At various times during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, international leisure travel to many countries has been restricted, and sometimes entirely curtailed. When it comes…

The hype over Mappa’s anime adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hugely popular Chainsaw Man manga is in full swing as the amazing first episode just dropped…

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year, as the autumn wind blows and temperatures fall, thoughts turn to warm and…

If you’re in the Tokyo area, then you probably know that the weather has suddenly gone from balmy to frigid. This week, temperatures as low…

Everyone loves a plushie of their favourite character. They work as a soft hugging companion, as well as adding some character to a room, but…

Japanese blogger あとみ Atomi (@yumekomanga) conveys humorous and interesting episodes from her daily life in the form of manga. Since she works as a supermarket…

Since 2007, McDonald’s Japan has welcomed the beginning of cooler temperatures every fall with 三角チョコパイ sankaku choco pai, literally “triangular chocolate pies.” These popular hot…

One of Japan’s favorite fall and winter dishes is oden. The hearty stew made from dashi and soy sauce broth often includes daikon radish, fishcakes,…

As part of the Showa retro trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the Showa era,…

Japanese company 菅公学生服株式会社 Kanko School Uniform Co., Ltd., which sells school uniforms and addresses various social issues surrounding children and schools, is currently selling a…

If you love fried chicken and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll be interested in Japan’s very own version, known as 唐揚げ karaage. It’s a…

Asahi Breweries, Ltd.’s “Asahi Super Dry Draft Jockey Can” is the world’s first*1 canned beer that, when opened, produces a fine foam that tastes just…

“Unnaturally fluffy (and) insanely delicious” Compared to the kind of fresh foods you might find in convenience stores in most parts of the world, Japanese…

Sanrio is releasing a new series for its most popular characters stylized in the chic “gyaru” fashion of Japan’s 90’s called the “Tokimeki Heisei ko-gyaru…

Cake.jp Co., Ltd. is an online Japanese confectionary store. Their company’s stated mission is to “Warm your heart up with our sweets.” As the phrase…