Pumpkin flavoured cat-shaped cheesecake is the purrfect treat for this autumn
If the reintroduction of Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Starbucks Japan after 15 years hadn’t quite given it away, pumpkin season is fast upon us, and…
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Can sickness-fighting monster Amabie defeat COVID-19 from outer space?
By now, you’ve probably heard of Amabie, a plague-fighting monster from Japan that originated a few hundred years ago. According to an old Edo-period tale,…
New media site in “Easy Japanese” designed to be easier for foreign residents to understand
Alfasado Co., Ltd., a Japanese company involved in software, website applications, internet services, consulting and marketing, has launched やさにちウォッチ Yasanichi Watch, a new media site…
Take a dive into your tea time with these adorable surprise sea animal cups
Setting aside some time from even your most hectic days to enjoy your favorite tea or coffee is a great way to reset and refresh,…
To open in 2023, ‘Japan Fish College’ will offer curriculum integrated with the sea
Consuming 7.5 billion tons of marine products each year, Japan is the largest fish-eating country in the world. As an island nation where only 20%…
Japanese coffee shop chain Excelsior Caffé to curb food loss via food sharing service TABETE
Excelsior Caffé joins the effort to reduce food loss Some of our readers may recall our recent article in which we introduced Starbucks’ recent efforts…
Neko Neko Cheesecake and Pastel Pudding create ultimate kawaii dessert
If you are a foodie keeping a watchful eye on the latest gourmet trends, then there is not a chance that you’ve missed out on…
Japanese singer and musician Gackt takes indefinite hiatus due to vocal and neurological disorder
The agency for popular Japanese singer, musician, and actor Gackt announced on Wednesday that he would immediately be suspending all activities and going on an…
Akio Ōtsuka is new voice of Jigen in Lupin III; new book features interviews, covers anime’s history
Passing the mantle Today on September 7th, 2021, the official website for Part 6 of the Lupin the 3rd TV anime series announced that voice…
You can buy yourself a mini log cabin for telework at Tokyo’s Shibuya Loft
With the understandable rise of telework in Japan over the course the pandemic, many companies have been releasing furniture and devices to accommodate those who…
Lemonade by Lemonica tackles food waste with Lemon Peel Jam
With bright tones of yellow contrasting against a crisp white background, it’s hard to resist the charm of any
Sustainable Japanese seasoning uses rice bran often discarded in the rice milling process
Rice bran and food waste As many of our readers surely know, rice is a staple food of the Japanese people. In the rice milling…
Guinness World Records crowns Mochimaru as The most watched cat on YouTube
These days we’re all trying our hardest to be at the top of the influencer race, but despite our efforts it’s difficult to knock the…
Pignic Farm & Café opens pet hotel exclusively for micro pigs
Though arguably not as pet-friendly as a pet-loving country should be, Japan craves cuteness, so it comes as no real surprise to see miniature versions…
Nissin releases super combination series of Cup Noodle that fuses popular flavors together
Nissin has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marquee Cup Noodle in Japan in many ways, including new eco-friendly packaging that hides cute cats…