Gunma patisserie’s stunning fruit tarts are layers upon layers of summery sweetness
Located inside one of the Hobbit hole cubbies that form the exterior of the Shiroiya Hotel, Shiroiya the Pâtisserie may be small but their fruit…
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Osamu Tezuka print exhibition lets you own prints based on works by the Father of Manga
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ambassador Atom 「アトム大使」, the short manga series known for launching Astro Boy to a worldwide stage. To celebrate…
Japanese brand’s croissant cushion seat is perfect for fans of French pastry-inspired interior design
Japanese brands are a treasure trove of quirky and eccentric, but weirdly cute and stylish items. We’ve been introduced to oddities like fried shrimp umbrellas…
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Inuyasha and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Real Escape Game at Tokyo Dome [report]
Fans of the manga and anime series Inuyasha (「犬夜叉」) and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (「半妖の夜叉姫-戦国御伽草子」 Han’yō no yashahime: sengoku otogizōshi), the 2020 sequel of the original series, will be thrilled to know…
Make mouths water with these chocolate inspired ‘Kinder KICKS’ sneakers
Inspired by a nostalgic favourite from the 90’s, these new sneakers from STuREET’s new ‘The Fooooo D’ series offer quite the Kinder Surprise. A Pioneer…
Bring the sunshine into your home with these CARRY THE SUN solar lights
As an island nation resting on top of the boundary where four tectonic plates meet, Japan is no stranger to natural disasters and the darkness…
Here are some of the Japanese businesses offering discounts to fully vaccinated customers
In Japan, vaccination against the novel coronavirus infection has been gradually ramping up since February 2021. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, as of August…
This mochi slicer lets you enjoy dried mochi cakes in ways you didn’t know were possible
Kirimochi 切り餅 is a type of dried mochi (rice cake made of mochigome glutinous rice) cut into rectangles. They’re one of the most common forms…
Japanese volcanic ash cooking plates suppress smoke, use sustainable resource
As we’ve introduced previously in grape Japan, the Gifu Prefecture-based ceramics company Mitani Tōki, which uses traditional crafting techniques to produce high-quality Mino ware tableware,…
Propose to your rice ball loving crush with onigiri filling rings and cases
Japan’s onigiri, or rice balls, offer a variety of delicious fillings to choose from when in need of a snack or meal on-the-go. Although their…
Skateboarding book touches on the power, reach and potential of the sport
Not only does this year mark the skateboarding debut for the summer olympics, but with Japan winning gold medals the sport is attracting a lot…
Tiny yet functioning hairdressing tools are either unique conversation pieces or perfect for dolls
mimic: Beauty Salon Japanese precision casting manufacturer Castem Corporation has been creating a high-precision series of miniature tools that function just like their normal-sized counterparts….
Bandai releases full scale replica of Zenitsu’s lightning quick Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Fans of mega-popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have to be pleased with the efforts of Bandai’s prop and replica brand…
Adorable sand cats become Japanese beach’s landmark after taking over
When Japanese Twitter user Shigeto Hashimoto (@sgt_xen) was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army…
Olympics: Gratitude Pours In for Softball Coaches Praising Fukushima Peaches
“It was a shame that the media could not see what a safe and wonderful place Fukushima is.” ー U.S. softball team coach Ken Eriksen….