World’s first fish face photo book “Uozura” reveals a whimsical world of expressive fish
“Cold as a fish” may be a common idiom used for people who don’t show any emotions, but maybe it’s time to reconsider. Fish can…
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Seiko teams up with Street Fighter V for high quality character watches
With high quality wristwatches inspired One Piece, Studio Ghibli, Mobile Suit Gundam, and even traditional Japanese art, it was only a matter of time before…
Exquisite Shinobu Kocho statue captures her mid-attack using Butterfly Dance: Caprice
When it comes to the international hit manga and anime franchise Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, all of the Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps…
Tokyo Residents can get 50% OFF entry to Tokyo Skytree until August 23rd
The world’s tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree located in Sumida Ward, has a bit of a reputation as being on the pricey side when it comes…
Man creates awesome responsive robotic double hand out of bands and wires
Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…
Tokyo Sake Festival invites cosplayer Enako, entertainer Erina Kamiya, other celebrities
While sake consumption continues to increase internationally, Japanese people are drinking less sake than they used to. According to the National Tax Agency, consumption in…
Show your love for Sylvanian Families with this cute necklace collection
Ongoing popularity of Sylvanian Families Sylvanian Families (or Calico Critters if you’re in the US) continue to be popular both at home in Japan and…
Twitter user makes maze for playful spider crawling across monitor
Whether you think spiders are misunderstood household helpers or even the smallest ones give you the creeps, it appears that even they cannot resist the…
Soso in Hibiya puts a chic and contemporary spin on traditional wagashi sweets
Modern interpretations of Wagashi As with many forms of culinary arts in Japan, respecting the old ways is not only important for maintaining continuity with…
Japan’s poop museum releases big “kawaii poop” squeeze capsule toys
With adorable ham and egg hamsters and Cthulian squid-watermelon hybrids, capsule toys, or “Gacha”, can get pretty creative in Japan. Despite the seemingly never ending…
Minor hero from Kinnikuman wants to save the world from coronavirus with non-contact hook
Kinnikuman Maybe you’re a fan of classic Japanese manga and anime and you got into Kinnikuman that way. Maybe you live in Japan and have…
Going Home For Obon: How COVID-19 Has Changed Everyone’s Plans
Florentyna Leow, JAPAN Forward Every year on the 14th of August, the Matsuyama family loads up their car with 10 lanterns in preparation for the…
Fresh boba shop Mot Tram serves chocolate mint boba drinks this summer for limited time
Vietnamese boba shop Mot Tram is thriving in Japan with its drinks featuring deliciously chewy and flavorful boba pearls freshly made on-premises, and popular combinations…
Paulo D’Alberti: the startup founder shaping the future of online education in Japan
COVID-19, like the unruly troublemaker that haunts every classroom, has thrown education into disarray in 2020. While schools are furtively unshuttering their doors, many still…
Make-it-yourself crêpe mixture, plus three tasty sweet and savoury recipe ideas
Nothing quite beats a homemade crêpe when it comes to enjoying the Japanese summertime. Light thin pancake-y goodness wrapped with seasonal fruits, syrups and cream…