Kraft Mochi Mochi Matcha Red Bean dessert cheese slices released in Japan
Last year, Kraft and Japanese sweets and dairy maker Morinaga Milk Industry added to Japan’s assortment of flavored dessert cheese slices (berry and chocolate are…
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Japanese firm Refinverse Inc. expands operations of its upcycled fishing net nylon
Since 2019, Japanese company Refinverse Inc. has been recycling airbag fabric but mainly discarded fishing nets into a product line of nylon resin called REAMIDE….
Studio Ghibli reveals why their anime food always looks so delicious
Beloved Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli’s films are often praised for their beautiful world and character building, charming animation, and fantastic music, but no matter…
Evangelion inspired gelatin leaves quite the Apocalyptic Impact
After multiple delays, the long awaited release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion and ultimate conclusion…
Interview with the Producer of the All-Girl VTuber Group hololive English
in September 2020, to much fanfare and anticipation from fans, COVER Corporation (CEO: Motoaki Tanigo) announced the launch of hololive English, an all-girl VTuber group…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
DMM.com recruits SDG-conscious designers for high level 3D printed art and products
Japanese internet and e-commerce company DMM.com Ltd. is primarily known for their entertainment website, DMM.com, which allows users to purchase a number of goods, with…
Bandai’s new Gunpla Recycling Project aims to make reusable Gundam model kits
Referred to as Gunpla (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”), plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models have been a mainstay of Bandai’s contribution to the…
New Sights on the Horizon: Interview with Kengo Kuma
“After corona, we have entered a period where the role of architecture must consider how the place and humans can be connected.” (Architect Kengo Kuma)…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Japanese maker releases Pocket Soap that lets kids have fun washing hands and destroying kawaii viruses
While safety countermeasures against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) such as masks and social distancing have become a norm for many, it can…
Only one week left to see exhibition of Constructivist posters at Teien Art Museum
Art lovers have less than one week left to see Constructivist Posters of the 20th Century at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Shirokanedai….
World’s top startup competition for SDG-minded social entrepreneurs: Japan preliminary round
The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest startup competition for social entrepreneurs tackling sustainable development goals. The XTC JAPAN Steering Committee, the organizer…
Awesome green tea bags protect your cup with ninja, samurai, and other characters
Very few things are as calming and soul-centering as a nice hot cup of authentic green tea. But sometimes you may find yourself feeling as…
50-year-old Japanese man’s stylish makeover gets rave reviews on social media
Whether it’s Extreme Makeover and Queer Eye in the US, or shows like 10 Years Younger in the UK, reality makeover shows are a popular…