Japanese sushi chain releases rentable conveyor belts for home kaitenzushi parties
Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) is enjoyed by many as a family affair in Japan. However, the communal dining experience of having a sushi-go-round pass by…
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Feel like a Ghibli heroine at home with relaxwear inspired by Kiki, Sheeta and Arrietty
Some of our readers may recall when we introduced Donguri Closet. A spinoff brand of Donguri Republic, the most famous maker of goods for Studio…
Japanese high school freshman launches startup to cut food waste, opens fruit daifukumochi shop
On June 19th, 2021, a new branch of the Kanazawa-based fruit daifuku sweets shop Rinrindō 凛々堂 will open in the Kyōdō 経堂 neighborhood of Setagaya…
Total Concentration! Play hard and study hard with a new Demon Slayer Toy!
Do your children love Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba? Do they want to have a smartphone? Sega Toys Co., Ltd. will make their wishes come…
No-Face piggy bank gets upgrade by burping, talking, and playing Spirited Away tunes while eating money
Japan’s Donguri Kyowakoku is essentially a merchandise paradise for fans of all things Studio Ghibli. Among all their charming Ghibli goods, however, perhaps their biggest…
Crowdfunding Rescues Niigata’s Traditional Geisha Entertainment Culture
Banquets in traditional geisha settings were a feature of Niigata’s ozashiki cultureーuntil the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Here’s what one company did to save it. By…
Ready to throw a Japan-themed summer party? These items will make your party memorable
Although the novel coronavirus pandemic is still raging around the world, in some countries, things have eased up enough to allow people to consider throwing…
Soak up the beauty of Tsuyu with these recommended umbrellas from Tokyo Hands
If you’ve checked your weather app recently, you may have noticed some kind of pattern beginning to form; today … rain, tomorrow … rain, next…
346-year old confectionery maker combines moji and mochi to make “Emochi”, sweets with a smile
While “emoji” has become part of the global lexicon, it’s originally a Japanese word–絵文字 (emoji, meaning “picture word”), and has same meaning that it has…
Photographer captures touching moment between inseparable grandma and shiba inu
Japanese Twitter user YASUTO (@yasuto8888)’s hobby is photography, and particularly shots that show the charming relationship between his grandmother and her dog. A photo that…
Bread artist continues to delight with creations contrasting cute bear heads and buff bodies
Buff bear bread Ran (@konel_bread) is a bread artist who teaches baking classes and creates various original designs of sweet and savory breads. She’s most…
This Tom and Jerry Cheesecake has jumped straight out from the animation!
I must admit, when I first found a Tom and Jerry DVD readily available in DAISO, I was filled with excited nostalgia and couldn’t wait…
Celebrate Pompompurin’s 25th birthday with these cute collab desserts at FamilyMart!
If you have been looking for the cutest, sweetest dish of the season, then this may just be it. As Sanrio’s popular pudding-resembling dog, Pompompurin,…
Mister Donut’s new super squishy Mugyutto Donuts go on sale in Japan
Popular Japanese donut chain Mister Donut has released a new item called the “Mugyutto Donut”. “Mugyu” in Japanese means to squeeze or holda tight grasp…
All-organic and plant-based delicatessen Glean by OneBite opens in Shibuya
On June 12th, 2021, Pray Co., Ltd., the Japanese company behind vegan meal kit OneBite, is opening a plant-based delicatessen called “Glean by OneBite” in…