Accessible toilets are installed in train stations, commercial facilities, and other places where many people come and go. They are intended to provide access to…

Spooky season may have come and gone in Japan, but the month of October saw plenty of terrifying demon parades and Halloween celebrations, and especially…

Just in time for the Setouchi International Art Triennial, the 100-year-old UOI inn-turned into a perfect otaku guesthouse has reopened for business. Yuki Takada, JAPAN…

Known for his popular papercraft robot figures, Japanese artist Tomohiro Yasui (@kami_robo_yasui) sometimes makes time to sculpt impressive figures from other surprising sources–such as when…

Häagen-Dazs ice cream always delights with its limited-time seasonal flavors… For the fall 2022 season, their 甘熟 紅はるか Kanjuku Beni Haruka sweet potato flavor has…

While it’s necessary to keep a good eye on their health, it’s an unfortunate truth for pet owners that can evoke some pretty stressed reactions…

Internationally famous J-pop star Utada Hikaru updated her Instagram account on Halloween day, October 31, 2022. She posted an image of herself standing in front…

While any time of year is great, spring and fall are very much two popular seasons to travel to and around Japan. The reason for…

Do you know of a Japanese chocolate called Black Thunder? They are a very popular brand that sold over 200 million* chocolate bars in 2017….

Following an initial announcement in September 2022, Lead Edge Consulting, Inc. has now revealed more details of its highly-anticipated NFT art project “TOMIE by Junji…

Even for the most dedicated Dragon Ball fans, it’s hard to imagine feeling as fabulous and powerful as Lord Frieza while lounging at home. Thanks…

As part of its Gashapon 45th Anniversary Project, Bandai Co., Ltd.’s vendor business will release the Gashapon Station W (Double), a capsule toy vending machine…

Japan’s PATATTO series of convenient collapsible chairs for outdoor activities is getting a Disney twist that will make them quite useful to use at actual…

Japanese wristwatch giant Seiko is releasing a new model for their SEIKO ASTRON NEXTER series to celebrate Los Angeles Angels and MLB star Shohei Ohtani’s…

In Japan, as in other countries where Halloween is celebrated, people are likely to dress up in a wide variety of costumes, from “standard” costumes…