You may remember Japanese animation and model artist Takahiro Shibata (@iine_piroshiki) for their ingenious solution to masks steaming up glasses–a mask designed to look like…

For the first time in Japan, a regular beer with zero carbs will be sold. The brewery behind this achievement is Kirin Brewery Co. Although…

Ever since Japan announced it would require stores to charge customers for plastic bags, eco-bag sales have steadily increased. For example, Kyoto Shimbun reported that…

Fans of One Piece, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and Street Fighter V have been treated to some high quality character-inspired watches in Japan. Now Neon Genesis…

The sweltering heat of late summer will soon give way to the cooler winds of autumn, and with it, thoughts of chestnuts, mushrooms and other…

Electrify the summer heat away with these new cool and refreshing items on the Pikachu Sweets Summer Menu. Pikachu Sweets is the takeout-only subsidiary venue…

Two of Japan’s most loved flavours have just gone crunchy. Kyoto’s Gion Tsujiri Uji tea store, which has mastered the cultivation and production of Japanese…

For many, catching a glimpse of the morning sun as it rises above Mount Fuji (known as Diamond Fuji) is the ultimate experience in Japan….

After spending nine years in the idol groups AKB48 and SKE48, Sumire Sato, whose first name means “violet,” began working freelance as a creator, engaging…

Disney Japan has teamed up with popular Japanese cosmetics brand Witch’s Pouch on a lineup of space-themed makeup which will make your face sparkle like…

In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…

Osaka’s Expo 2025, which will take place on the man-made island of Yumeshima, finally has an official logo. The Japan Association for the 2025 World…

If you’ve never experienced one, consider yourself lucky, but there’s a chance you’ve come across an error message pop-up or two if you’ve been using…

If you bike a lot, you can appreciate the benefit of having a sturdy, lightweight bike. If you follow bike-related or crowdfunding news, then you…

While Japanese retailer Village Vanguard is largely known for their quirky oddity goods, their catalog seems to also favor all things shiny, such as RPG…