New Japanese rice cooker cuts 20% of sugar from servings for healthy meals
Rice is definitely a staple of the Japanese diet, so it’s no surprise that a rice cooker is often thought of as a crucial appliance…
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Japan’s corona-fighting monster Amabie makes a surprise appearance in a fireworks festival
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
YouTuber explores Shibuya in perfect imitation of a video game character interacting with their world
Anyone who has spent any amount of time playing video games knows that no matter how realistic the game is, characters often have an odd…
Feast on yakiniku without the niku: vegan Japanese barbecue “meat” is now a thing
Yakiniku, or Japanese barbecue, is a popular meal option when you’re visiting Japan. Literally meaning “grilled meat,” it’s also the most unlikely dish you’d typically…
You’ve never had cheesecake like this: gluten-free sobako cheesecake is a new taste sensation
Gluten-free cheesecake isn’t anything new. The secret is all in the crust. You can make it with gluten-free graham crackers or make a crust from…
Japanese maker releases glowing and flashing gaming masks
For good reason, masks are in high demand at the moment. Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, masks have been used in Japan for a…
Senior shiba inu can’t stop shivering at the vet, but isn’t actually afraid of the shot
No matter how old a dog gets, heading to the vet can be a very trying experience, as famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan showed us…
Japan’s only Kendama bar tops its original craft beer with foam art for 1st anniversary
Have you heard of kendama けん玉? A traditional Japanese skill toy, kendama has a handle (ken), a pair of cups, and a ball (tama), all…
Popular Japanese textile maker releases beautiful yukata designs for Animal Crossing
Renowned kimono makers and textile manufacturers from Kyoto have been releasing designs modeled after their actual high quality garments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Animal…
Color-coordinate your stationery with Kokuyo’s colorful lineup and a new web app
KOKUYO ME In October 2019, Japanese stationery brand Kokuyo launched a new lineup called KOKUYO ME, based on their concept of “Life Accessories.” The lineup…
Wakeup Call: Japan’s Smoking Problem is Bad for Health, Worse for the Environment
Robert D. Eldridge, PhD, for JAPAN Forward As readers who have lived here for any length of time will recognize, Japan has been slow to…
Detailed map shows how Japan stereotypes each prefecture
Japan has 47 prefectures, and while not 100% true, they do each have some distinct specialties, qualities, and incidents that lead to stereotypes. Japan historian…
Check out Chansey’s nine new one-of-a-kind manhole covers in Fukushima Prefecture
Pokemon manhole covers in Japan If you’ve been following Pokemon-related goings-on in Japan, you may have heard of Pokemon-themed manhole covers. If the existence of…
Kenshi Yonezu to perform in Fortnite’s Party Royale
There was DJ Marshmello last year, Scott Travis in April of this year, EDM celebrity DJs Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki and Deadmau5, as well as…
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Mother finds that her rapier wit is no match for her son’s tepid sense of humor [manga]
Babies are such weird, drooling, inarticulate munchkins with ridiculous demands. They eat and nap ad nauseam but incite chaos at odd hours of the night….