NARS Cosmetics is on a campaign to promote its cult-favorite Orgasm blush in Japan right now. They’ve set their sights on the trendy Harajuku neighborhood…

Preschools in Japan are a little different than back home. While there are poorly and expertly run academies, some of the more exciting nurseries seem…

While many ramen shops in Japan remain open and you can even stay in your very own ramen shop-themed hotel room, heading out to your…

When Japanese melons are mentioned, people often think of Yubari City in Hokkaido, home of the famous Yubari Melon, but in fact, Ibaraki Prefecture is…

It’s Saturday night as I write this. It’s been a long week, and I’ve worked hard, so I figured why not have a drink. It’s…

Little gremlins are a different breed. While hyperactive at times—especially with sugar in their system—they are capable of surprisingly deep introspection. At particularly cogent times,…

Japanese “muscular performance group” ALL OUT (ALLOUT_smile) is always on the lookout for ways to translate their ripped physiques and enthusiasm for fitness into events…

Japan appears poised for hard times. Exports have plummeted and job losses and pay cuts are a haunting specter. Domestic demand, slammed late last year…

There is a bit of debate about how environmentally friendly Japan is. Upon a precursory glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking this spick-and-span country is…

Many aspects of Japanese entertainment and culture are famous worldwide—Pokemon, Dragonball Z, and a host of other animes are universally recognized. Sushi restaurants are popular…

Does the ideal marriage actually exist? I would imagine not. Although rewarding, relationships involve compromise, patience, and endurance—just like anything else in life that’s worth…

Upon arriving in Japan, you quickly realize the country lives up to its image abroad: the landscape is beautiful, people are courteous, and there is…

Nakanojojo When he’s not designing apps for a famous IT company, Nakanojojo is enjoying his life in Japan as an artist registered with the Twin…

Plastic modeling can be a rewarding, but frustrating hobby. Japanese Twitter user Buffy’s (@bafiwo) husband found that out when their young child accidentally broke a…

You might remember Japanese Twitter user BOC_METAL (@BOC_METAL) for their creative use of daiko oroshi (grated daikon radish) and plating skills to turn popular Japanese…