Sustainable shaved ice at haishop café Innovation Design Inc., a Japanese company focused on solving social issues through its business ventures, will introduce a new…

The inconvenience of hidden faces For those who have jobs involving frequent meetings and exchanging business cards, one of the many inconveniences brought about by…

While there’s a very good reason for the expression “puppy dog eyes”, cat lovers will be sure to remind that felines have their own irresistible…

There are generally two types of people in this world; those who enjoy savoury things, and those who prefer food that is sweet. If you’re…

Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…

By Nozomi Matsukawa 松川希実, withnews As people’s lifestyles change, nostalgic dagashi* “penny snacks” are disappearing one by one. What is the meaning of dagashi in…

Pokémon characters in clay Japanese clay artist Kyogen (@SereN0w07) creates whimsical and adorable creations out of polymer clay, but also sometimes using shrink plastic. As…

Update: Akidearest tried the pizza out, so you can get a real look and review of it! Nobody will ever accuse Domino’s Pizza Japan of…

It was just a couple of days ago, much to the delight of the internet, that a giant lifelike cat moved into the digital ad…

Japan’s Donguri Kyowakoku has long been a heavenly emporium for Studio Ghibli fans to hunt down charming merchandise inspired by their favorite films by the…

Based in the Akihabara district of Tokyo, it’s no surprise that Japanese maker Thanko has quite the resume of creative tech and gadgets under their…

SNK has announced a new entry in the popular “The King of Fighters” video game series titled “THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV” to be released…

Umaibō: Japan’s beloved “tasty stick” Since 1979, Umaibō うまい棒 has been a household name in Japan. Literally meaning “tasty stick,” the snack brand made by…

Far from worthless The first time I stepped into a dagashi (“penny snack”) shop, I was driven by curiosity. I was on my way to…

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has released “Tokyo Sustainability Action,” an English translation of a summary document outlining its efforts to realize the Sustainable Development…