It’s been almost one month since the new year started. What are your New Year’s resolutions? If one of them is “to pass the JLPT,”…

Sanrio Inc. has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the internationally known potato chip brand Pringles (Kellogg’s Japan) featuring its popular characters Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll….

Fans of Studio Ghibli were overjoyed when it was announced that the beloved animation studio was opening up a theme park that would recreate the…

Some of our readers may recall the talented and imaginative Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer イササ Isasa (@isanatolu), whose beautiful crafted anthropomorphic “children of the…

The world of fashion moves fast with the times, and sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming for those trying to keep up. That’s how…

Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: January 2022) Q: How did it all come…

The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, and while that description may be off-putting for the uninitiated, closer inspection reveals an adorable and very chill…

Those looking for fast food fried chicken with a twist in Japan have quite a few options, including a buffet-style KFC with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink…

From office (or classroom) to oshikatsu In Japan, the market for manga, anime, video games, and idols, among other things, is so large that concerts…

Ukiyo-e, traditional Japanese woodblock prints, are one of the country’s most iconic art forms. Perhaps the most recognizable print is The Great Wave Off Kanagawa,…

Japanese Twitter user いしちゃん Ishi-chan (@ishi_20200104) is raising her two-year-old son. Ishi-chan’s mother-in-law hand-made a plush toy for her grandson. When Ishi-chan saw the finished…

Disney-Twisted Wonderland, a well-known Japanese mobile game inspired by Disney villains, has announced a new original metal art magnet and sticker series using traditional Japanese craft techniques! Sun-Star…

Bullying in Japanese schools is a well documented problem. According to the Mainichi, a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology found 543,933 cases…

Unless you’ve played a supporting role in The Little Shop of Horrors, chances are you’ve never been swallowed by a giant carnivorous plant, alien or…

If you check out the camping goods section of your local Daiso store in Japan, you’ll surely find lantern lights displayed. However, since they’re so…