BEAMS JAPAN releases stylish two-toned kayari buta mosquito incense burners
Summer is coming. That means long romantic evenings, kakigori for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, and of course, the return of a pest that no one…
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Morinaga adds pistachio flavour to it’s Pino ice cream collection this summer
In recent years, the sweets and confectionery market has seen the release of pistachio flavor products one after another. In the ice cream market alone,…
These ‘Gimmick Boxers’ prove that folding underwear can be fun for the family
With back-to-back state of emergencies keeping us at home, we find ourselves spending more time surrounded by family. Whilst it may sound almost like a…
The Pokémon hanko collection expands to the Unova region
Despite the push from the government to encourage the use of handwritten signatures, personal seals are still a very much normal aspect of everyday life…
Muji releases new lineup of easy to prepare meals to curve food waste
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (often shortened to “Muji”) makes its name on no-name products, opting for a theme of minimalism with its abundance of lifestyle…
DESIGNART TOKYO comes back with a new Theme in October 2021
DESIGN ART TOKYO is an event organized by DESIGNART, a management and planning company in Japan that has as goal sharing the grandeur of all kinds of art…
Jump Heroes unite for the new Jump Chi Heroes Mobile Game TV Commercial
Jump Chi Heroes (ジャンプチ ヒーロー janpuchi hīrōzu) is a Japanese mobile game that mostly features characters from the Weekly Shōnen Jump manga. The bubble wrap RPG…
Top ten tea sweets: Japanese people rank their favorites
Japan has a rich culture when it comes to tea, and there are many assortments and plenty of blends you can choose from for your…
Original Soundtrack for “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” Now on Sale
Whether you are an anime fan or not, it is probably impossible not to be familiar with the Japanese animator and film director, Mamoru Hosoda, or…
VOCE’s beautiful body issue features Riho Yoshioka, Taisuke Fujigaya and Kento Nakajima
The July issue of VOCE magazine has been dubbed ‘the beautiful body issue.’ Gracing the cover of VOCE for the first time is actress Riho…
Japan’s healthiest ‘fast food’ restaurant – PROTEIN LAB. opens new store in Umeda
Fast food and eating clean are two phrases that shouldn’t really be seen side by side, but nevertheless, this new store in Osaka is proving…
Take part in round two of the Umaibo and Japan National Horserace Derby collaboration
As things are starting to heat up for the 88th Japan National Horserace Derby which is due to be held on 30 May 2021, Japan…
SHIBUYA109 Lab reveals results from Generation Z Gender Awareness survey
Though this year has seen Japan move up from 121st place to ranking in at 120 (out of a total of 156), Japan’s Gender Gap…
Finally, a Statue for General Higuchi who Saved Thousands of Jews from Nazi Persecution
The statue would recognize Higuchi’s humanitarian achievements saving 20,000 Jews under Nazi persecution, just before the start of World War II. By Noboru Okabe (Sankei…
Bubbly cat and bunny duo glasses turn your beverages into adorable drinking companions
You may remember the popular bubbly shiba inu and penguin glasses made by Goodglas, which use handmade blown double glass walls to turn your beverage…