Print the Sumikko Gurashi characters on to your bread with this cute sandwich maker
The rag tag group of Sumikko Gurashi is one of the most highly-merchandised characters to come out of Japanese stationery company, San-X. The brightly-colored and…
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Official Rilakkuma fan club launched in Japan for fans of the San-X character
Fans of the relaxed brown bear Rilakkuma now have an exclusive place to connect with other fans and gain access to limited merchandise. The official…
Rengatei: venerable Ginza eaterie is birthplace of yōshoku classics like tonkatsu and omurice
Foodies often imagine that every country has its own distinctive eating habits. Ironically, the obsessive interest in national differences is one of the consequences of…
A trip to Snow Monkey Park in the mountains of Nagano prefecture
The troop of snow monkeys that bathe in a hot spring in Jigokudani in the mountains of Nagano prefecture has become one of the most…
Japanese Family Likes Acting Out Their Favorite Anime Series
The manga and anime series Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, (『岸辺露伴は動かない』 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai in Japanese), by Hirohiko Araki, a spinoff from the JoJo’s Bizarre…
These modern-day cats are busy adjusting their lives to the pandemic
During COVID-19, many people are shifting their lives online. Despite going out much less than they used to, many are—dare I say—increasingly satisfied with their…
There’s something unusual about this photo: 100,000 people couldn’t believe their eyes
Everyone is familiar with the childhood game hide and seek. If you were anything like me, your older siblings always wanted to play whenever you…
Cashier’s Surprising Response Calms Frustrated Customer
In July 2020, the Japanese government started charging for plastic bags nationwide. This measure was put in place to help reduce plastic waste and prevent…
Studio Chizu Unveils Teaser Trailer for Mamoru Hosoda’s New Film, “BELLE”
Today, we were given the first look at Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』Ryū to sobakasu no hime), with a 30-second teaser. Following…
Confused Employee Rushes to Bathroom When Colleague Points Out Wardrobe Malfunction
“Hey, your shirt is inside out.” “Looks like you forgot to take the tag off.” “You’ve got something in your teeth.” We’ve all been there….
30th anniversary exhibition for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water comes to Osaka
About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Despite a relatively short run, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (「不思議の海のナディア」/ Fushigi no umi no Nadia) was…
Snoopy and Charlie Brown inspired desserts and drinks now available for a limited time
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip and the Peanuts gang are loved all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Over the years, there have…
Easy-to-read Angel Heart watches released; web catalog stars beautiful actress Kanna Hashimoto
Angel Heart Spring/Summer 2021 Angel Heart, a brand of wristwatches developed by Ueni Boeki Co., Ltd., has released five new watches with easy-to-read watch faces…
These cute gyoza and omurice keychains are eco-bags in disguise
Eco-bags have become commonplace in recent years and they have become even more popular in Japan since last July when the government enacted a nationwide…
Japanese sweets store Suehiroan starts delivery of their popular Karintō Manjū
The Japanese confectionery store Suehiroan (末広庵) founded in Kawasaki started delivering their popular product かりんとうまんじゅう “Karintō Manjū” on February 8th. The store’s concept is to…