New ‘2-on1’ style online lessons look to turn Eikaiwa business on its head
“In the lesson, I can talk to my teacher one-on-one, and I can understand almost everything that he/she says. But I can’t keep up with…
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Tea time is more enjoyable with these cute critter tea bags
In the midst of your hectic day-to-day life, there are moments when you want to take a breather. Sometimes you just want to clear your…
Drive-through greengrocer in Japan allows safe shopping, supports farmers during pandemic
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, most people are trying to maintain social distance. However, when it comes to putting…
Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever to talk about gender stereotypes at SDG Global Festival
SDG Global Festival of Action from Japan On Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, “SDG Global Festival of Action from JAPAN” will be held,…
Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…
When getting the silent treatment is a good thing: Japanese hair salon’s pandemic measure
In order to reduce the risk of infection from the novel coronavirus, many people have been avoiding a visit to their usual hair salon or…
Nissin upgrades Cup Noodle for 50th anniversary with low carb protein packed upgrade
When instant noodle maker Nissin isn’t busy working on the 1-meter long soba noodles to wish for long life or the world’s chewiest instant udon,…
Japanese organizations battle food loss and save cats with delicious mikan “Meow Juice”
Japanese non-profit cat rescue organization Neco Republic seems to always be searching for creative ways to help out our feline friends. In the past they’ve…
Exhibition in Saitama to display artwork of blackboard illustrator Reina Nakajima
Everybody has drawn on a school blackboard before with a piece of chalk, but not everybody has made something as impressive as this: In January…
Walk amongst the clouds with this VR video of Kyoto’s Edo era ‘Floating Tea House’
Located atop of Yawata’s Otokoyama, the ancient Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine was built to overlook Kyoto and to provide the gods with a location from which…
Who is Rola, the hottest face in Japanese advertising?
You’d be hard-pressed to visit Japan without seeing Rola’s face. You see her striking features everywhere — in countless advertisements for everything from makeup to…
Japan’s Astroscale launches and places in orbit world’s 1st commercial debris removal satellite
Astroscale Holdings Inc., which is engaged in space debris removal services for a sustainable space environment, announced the successful orbit insertion of ELSA-d, the world’s…
Soft and easy to clean, these Japanese diatomite bath mats will keep your feet dry and comfy
Diatomite, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth, is a natural material that absorbs humidity and used in a variety of products such as coasters and trays….
Give yourself a purring tea time companion with adorable kitty green tea bags
The definition of doggy bags got an adorable dimension added to it when a Japanese tea maker decided to attach clever and cute dog images…
Capsule toys of concerned animals weighing themselves for life goals released in Japan
Capsule toys in Japan are known produce figures of niches you may have never even considered, but animals seem to get even more specific treatment…