Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World Announces opening details, Mario Cafe this month
Video game fans around the world rejoiced when it was announced that Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, would be opening up a huge area…
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Artist creates gorgeous Japanese autumn leaves fallen on water table with rippling effect
One of the true seasonal treats of visiting Japan is koyo or momiji, its celebrated brilliant yellow, orange, and red fall foliage. The gorgeous layers…
JR East releases first-ever rail pass for foreign residents in Japan
The Japan Rail Pass, which provides unlimited travel riding JR trains (including the shinkansen bullet train) for a period of one, two or three weeks,…
Story of a High Schooler Approached by a Stranger Will Give You the Shivers
When a hairdresser needs to practice cutting hair, they need a model. Some hairdressers will even approach people on the street and offer to give…
Is this Japanese cat’s pose real? It looks like CGI
(@kunyan_kainyan) takes care of two foster cats and regularly updates her cat-centric Twitter with images from their daily life. Reproduced with permission from @kunyan_kainan Ku…
Studio Ghibli’s food porn is a guilt free feast for the eyes
Much to the joy of the internet, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of animated films on September 18th. The images, which…
Japanese tomato farmer gets revenge on classmates who mocked his English in sweetest way possible
Tomayto or Tomahto. Japanese Twitter user @pasmal0220 is a tomato farmer, and runs the direct sales office for Soga Farm. The farm specializes in tomatoes…
Storms and Protests During the First Month of Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts, Minus the Foreigners
Jay Alabaster, for JAPAN Forward Perched on the southern tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Taiji has long been a whaling base. But it is…
Celebrate fall with Japanese chestnut sweets collection at Mitsukoshi department stores
If there’s one ingredient that says autumn in many parts of the world, it’s surely the chestnut. As the world’s 8th largest producer, Japan is…
Historic Japanese incense makers’ leaf incense line adds maple, holly & more for fall & winter
Whether you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift or want to treat yourself, this beautiful incense shaped like fallen leaves is sure to please….
Share your love for the lazy life with these Gudetama wedding and engagement rings
You’ve found your soulmate and are thinking about living your life together. Congratulations! You might be thinking of an engagement ring or a wedding ring…
Harajuku food truck now serves Japanese Cheesesteak
Many of Japan’s headline-catching sandwiches such as fruit sandwiches and pudding sandwiches, are found in convenience stores. It’s a food truck in Harajuku, however, that…
Modeler spends 4 years making Gundam diorama and it’s a work of art
Plastic modeling is a hobby in Japan that requires a lot of time and effort, but there are some hobbyists that go above and beyond…
Illustrator’s charming key chain design gives you a travel companion to paint with nature
Gifted Japanese illustrator Kamome Fuyuno (@fuyuno97) from Kanagawa writes in her profile that she loves colored pencils and nature. The second part of that definitely…
Traditional Japanese hair ornaments inspired by Demon Slayer characters
Kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that are often used to pair with kimono. They can come in a variety of styles, including pins, beautiful fabric…