Japan’s mini-capsule pet hotel with AC and heater keeps cats comfy all year round
While cats have been enjoying some rather cute and creative bedding situations released in Japan lately, such as pet beds that turn them into feline…
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Japanese produce stand goods to be saved in industry-government-academia collaboration
CoCooking Co., Ltd., which operates the popular service TABETE allowing customers to “rescue” leftover or unused food from participating shops and restaurants, is collaborating with…
Japan’s Ajinomoto sells veggie drink made with sustainable superfood Wolffia globosa
A new way to get your protein and veggies On Friday, July 30th, Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. will launch a new vegetable drink called Mankai®, featuring…
Shoeface, which turns old kimono and traditional Japanese garments into stylish shoelaces, opens international online store
Earlier this month, Shoeface, a Japanese company that repurposes old or discarded kimono and traditional fabrics into stylish and distinct shoelaces, opened up its first…
Five super attractive Vtubers made their debut from Nijisanji!
Five powerful and unique Vtubers made their debut on July 22nd from Nijisanji, the popular Japanese Vtuber agency. They are the first Vtubers from Nijisanji…
Unique Othello boards from traditional Japanese paulownia box maker use reclaimed wood waste
New World Co., Ltd., and Masuda Kiribako Co., Ltd., which has been making traditional paulownia wood boxes, known in Japanese as 桐箱 kiribako, since 1929,…
Bingoya Handicrafts: probably the best souvenir shop in Tokyo
One of the difficulties of shopping for high-quality Japanese craft products in Tokyo is finding everything under one roof. This is where Bingoya comes in….
Kyūkyodō: probably Tokyo’s finest store for calligraphy supplies and high-end incenses
Photo by George Lloyd Kyūkyodō (鳩居堂) is a wonderful store that first opened in Kyoto in 1663 and is still run by the Kumagai family to…
Miracle Cat Cookie Tin is an organic snack that helps animal welfare in Japan
Japan is the country for cat lovers. Here, it’s not hard to findclothing, household items, or food inspired by felines. As someone who’s a big…
A craft beer born from Tokyo’s centre of subculture, Shimokitazawa
Summer 2021 is already turning out to be a scorcher here in Japan. Of the few things that can offer respite from the turgid heat,…
Seasonal styles and sweets are in as gelato pique unveils “White Summer” products and more
gelato pique, a famous loungewear brand in Japan, is known for its comfy and cute pajamas and assorted maternity and household products. The brand maintains…
The hidden ability of rice: Global Product Planning’s rice products maintain beautiful skin
It’s common knowledge that rice is the staple food of Japan and much of the Asian world. Not only do most residents eat the grain…
Solve the Pokémon Rubik’s cube by matching 52 Pokémon based on their types
Pokémon fans who also happen to be puzzle lovers are getting the best of both worlds with the release of a new Pokémon Rubik’s cube….
Traditional Japanese folk toys: Which is the most popular?
Like any other country, Japan is a land shaped by the micro-cultures that develop across it’s network of both interconnected and isolated communities. Sometimes the…
Extreme spice lovers get ready! Mita Seimenjo’s latest noodles are spiked with Trinidad Scorpion pepper
Summer is the season when all of the spicy things come out in Japan — you have seasonal spicy chicken nuggets and spicy potato chips,…