In August 2021, OiTr Corporation will launch a new service called OiTr ads, installing dispensers with digital signage functionality to display silent advertisements exclusively in…

I don’t know about you but creepy crawlies are not the first thing that come to mind when I think of dinner. But of course,…

Shrines and temples have long been a symbolic place to connect with one another, but sadly the number of worshippers across Japan has decreased by…

As the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with…

A dessert with a variety of colors and toppings could always be a great pick-me-up, and simply brighten up your day. Especially during the rainy…

Japanese Akihabara-based retailer Thanko tends to focus on “practical” appliances, including wearable kotatsu and silent ice making machines, but they’ve recently been on a streak…

As of June 1st, Japanese media company CRYTPON has released a new licensing system for profitable use of the content of their Vocaloid characters; “Hatsune…

On June 24th, Japanese mobile network company IVR officially released “VR Kareshi” (boyfriend), a virtual dating service app available for Android/iOS, as previously introduced in…

Kimono is inclusive, and it’s for now. It welcomes everyone, according to kimono pioneer Mamechiyo. Above all, it connects with life and with place, and…

“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…

Tokyo-based Funabashiya produces one of Japan’s traditional sweets “Kuzumochi”. They released an “instant shaved ice” (only available for delivery order) as a seasonal item and…

With his latest film BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』ryū to sobakasu no hime, which means “the dragon and the freckled princess”) scheduled to premiere in Japanese…

Tegoneya tsukune bar opening in Tokyo On June 29th, 2021, Shōya Ltd., which operates about 400 of its eponymous restaurants nationwide, will open a new…

Lately in Japan, Burger King seems to be fully embracing the concept of “bigger is better.” In addition to their tidy dining-thwarting Ugly Burger series,…

Fairycake Fair, a Japanese cupcake and cookie store produced by confectionery specialist Romi Igarashi いがらしろみ, has teamed up with singer Miu Sakamoto 坂本美雨 (daughter of…