Fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in Japan have quite the menu of food to sample inspired by the hit anime and manga, including…

Turning 20 marks the commencement of one’s life as an adult in Japan, and that journey into adulthood is celebrated on Seijin no Hi (Coming…

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Customer service in Japan is pretty often praised, but for situations where it’s felt that a worker really went the extra mile, the term “kami-taiou”,…

As one of Japan’s most famous mochi ice cream products, Lotte’s Yukimi Daifuku 雪見だいふく has been enjoyed for over 40 years. With its perfect combination…

What do you drink when you’re relaxing at home? It probably varies from coffee to tea to juice or maybe your favorite tipple if you’re…

Japanese papercraft artist トモヲ Tomowo (@tomowo_PS2) has recently been focusing on “cardboard crafting,” creating everything from masks to helmets (his Gundam helmets are particularly impressive)…

Crayons often conjure up images of our childhood, but for 74-year-old watercolor artist Shibasaki, that’s not a reason to put them away, but to use…

As many dog lovers know, our faithful canine friends can be very alert about our needs and compassionate when we stumble into trouble. Japanese Twitter…

A collaboration with Matsumoto City Illuminations means that the return of the Matsumoto Ice Carving Festival (after a break in 2021 due to the effects…

Those attending the hybrid event were rewarded with fresh ideas, colors and cultural contexts from the professional designers and participants in Indonesia and Japan. Sheila…

When it comes to the already vast but very specific world of Japanese gacha capsule toys, Bushiroad Creative’s Tama-Kyu brand really dives into every niche….

Japanese clay artist and YouTuber ネンドザイカーSNAIL Nendozaiker SNAIL (@nendo_snail) often takes inspiration from popular video game characters for his amazing works. For example, we’ve seen…

During the hot and humid Japanese summer, even the biggest ramen fan may find the idea of making their way into a crowded restaurant for…

The popular animated film Porco Rosso by Studio Ghibli, released in 1992, is known for its many famous sayings, including “A pig that doesn’t fly…