In 2003, Mister Donut in Japan created the ポン・デ・リング Pon de Ring. A chewy donut made with tapioca flour and formed from eight balls, they…

Japanese school rules and the law The fact that high schools have rules governing their students’ behavior is nothing surprising. However, some Japanese schools have…

If there’s an everyday household item, Japanese designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) seems to have a super creative and quirky way to make it even better. Whether…

Popular Japanese donuts chain Mister Donut has found a great combination of cute and delicious with its hit Pokémon donuts, and this year they are…

The iconic Yokohama landmark attraction Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse recently went through a renovation for the first time since its opening and will be reopening…

Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…

Long-established Uji matcha specialty brand since the end of Edo era, historic Kyoto teahouse Kyoto Uji Itokyuemon has announced the start of online pre-order for…

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, popular anime Cardcaptor Sakura is teaming up with three brands from luxury Japanese fashion house Samantha Thavasa to release special…

Cosplay photo and video shoots seem to be getting more sophisticated year by year. While various video editing and specialized software applications have become easier…

Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump first appeared as a bi-weekly manga magazine in 1968 and became a weekly magazine in 1969. The magazine has not only…

Nothing says “welcome home” quite the way a pet excited to see you after a long while does. Whether you’ve been gone on a trip…

One produce-related phenomenon found on the Japanese corner of social media is that of the “sexy daikon.” The term is used for daikon radishes that…

An era unto himself, Toshiro Mifune was an enduring icon of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema. Here are some of his most memorable works….

After a tiring day at work, there’s nothing like coming home to find a hot plate of food waiting for you. And in the case…

While Nissin’s top instant ramen brand Cup Noodle continues to release a variety of exciting flavors, one mainstay ingredient in most of them is its…