Tokyo was rocked by an earthquake but one damage report shook Twitter users with laughter
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
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Coming soon to konbini shelves near you – Suntory shares winter ‘Horoyoi’ lineup
To the completely unprepared, a trip to the alcoholic section of any Japanese convenience store or supermarket can quickly turn into an overwhelming game of…
Historic Kyoto sweets maker gets into Halloween spirit with ghoulish traditional sweets
Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a long-established traditional Kyoto sweets store (referred to in Kyoto as Kyogashi) with a history going back 1803, is preparing some adorable Halloween…
New liqueur has a taste apple pie fans will love and a name Pikotaro could have invented
Do you love apple pie? Do you like liqueurs? Are you looking for the perfect liqueur for the fall-winter season? If you answered yes to…
Greedy hamster caught red-cheeked after stealing food has the expression of the year
As many hamster lovers know, the adorable little furballs can be very particular about their favorite foods, leading to some zealous eating and hilarious reactions…
Head to Yuzawa Kogen Panorama Park for a colourful adventure this autumn
As the temperatures begin to cool, and the nights grow longer, the last of cicadas singing their songs in solitude can only signify the beginning…
New traditional Japanese winter coat comes with a cat pouch for kitty snuggles
With colder weather approaching, many cat lovers are finding themselves with more time to bundle up indoors and warm up with their feline friends. In…
20 emus escape from farm in southwestern Japan; half of the mob is still on the run
A resident of Kikuchi City, in southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, woke up this morning to find a mob of emus, large flightless birds native to…
Photographer shows that Kyoto’s non-major attractions are just as gorgeous with stunning autumn shots
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) is known for capturing breathtaking photography around the Kyoto area, particularly in shots that display its natural beauty throughout its very…
Ginza Hachimitsu – a golden treasure made with nectar from the Imperial grounds and surrounding areas
Honey is Mother Nature’s gift of gold. But in a world where urbanisation is fast taking over the natural world, our hard working honey bees…
Sentō-turned-cafe Rebon Kaisaiyu teams up with Fuku-no-yu for ‘Sentō Day’ event
It is no secret that Japan is one of the best places in the world where one can enjoy a relaxing soak in thermal waters…
This company ages your favourite liquor down on the seafloor in Shizuoka
According to legend, a long time ago some caskets of old wine were pulled up from a ship that had been wrecked on the seafloor…
Doraemon meets Hokusai – a modern twist on ukiyo-e woodblock prints
When it comes to traditional Japanese culture and art, Katsushika Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e woodblock print series Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji are amongst the most celebrated….
Ten tasty treats to satisfy your sweet tooth at Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores
Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores offer a wide variety of products, from lunch boxes to daily necessities. During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer, the…
AI Vtuber Tsumugi Nen to make her 3D livestream debut on October 8th, 2021
Japanese Vtuber management and AI technology company Pictoria Co., Ltd. announced today that Tsumugi Nen 紡ネン, a unique Vtuber based on machine learning, will make…