Give your Valentine pearl…chocolate!?
If love were measured in outlandishness, then Japanese Valentine’s Day gifts would be the standard against which all measurements are made. From ramen to true…
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Twitter user has an interesting reaction to ordering Uber Eats
During Covid-19, many residents are likely to use dine-in services like Uber Eats to avoid cramped restaurants and eateries. Naturally, the delivery service is popular…
These funny and cute kids get a big reaction on Japanese SNS
Children sometimes surprise adults with their unexpected behavior. Twitter user Aya Hosoi (@hosoi) knows this well. Recently, her child surprised her while playing at a…
Festive felt decorations let you celebrate Girl’s Day and Setsubun at home
Festival days in Japan are rooted in centuries-old customs that are still faithfully honored to this day. Two of the most festive and symbolic days…
Why This Japanese Boss Really Needs Next Tuesday Off
You ever wanted to take a day off and find yourself thinking of a good excuse to tell your boss? Calling out sick is one…
A message on a cold winter day warms people’s heart
Winter is tough. Every winter season, cars get stuck in the snow and make traffic conditions miserable for residents. Indeed, the snowplows in Aomori, Japan,…
Watch out! These cats are scary when they are p!$$@d off!
Some people say, “cats are adorable.” Sure they are sweet sometimes…when they want something…but as recent Japanese researchers determined, don’t come between a feline and…
High School Student’s Emotional Last Bento From Mom
In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…
Make Your Own Umeshu With Choya’s Official DIY Kit
Choya is Japan’s leading umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) producer, headquartered in Osaka. On January 16, 2021, Choya opened their online shop and began selling DIY…
Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
Activart pop-up shop to open for a limited time in Yurakucho Marui Japan
Activart is an anti-aging care brand that develops hair care and skincare products and is famous for using human stem cells in their beauty products….
Famous Hokkaido soft serve ice cream store Mil Presso to start selling PotaPota Presso potage
MIL PRESSO(ミル プレッソ）is a specialty store in Hokkaido Prefecture, famous for their soft serve ice cream. The store’s name, Mil Presso, is a combination of…
Pandemic-themed Japanese Sweets “Gomitsu” to go on sale in February
The Wagashi / 和菓子 (Japanese sweets) maker Tōhōen 稲豊園 will release a new pandemic-themed set of five pieces in February, aimed to go on sale…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Valentine’s Day macarons and cakes available for pre-order
Since coming to Japan, I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Japanese way. I would make cookies or chocolates for friends or my special…
Japan’s Pingu Exhibition to take place at the Osaka Venue Daimaru Umeda in 2021
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Pingu series, Japan started the first full-scale Pingu Exhibition in August last year, in Tokyo. The popular Swiss-born…