Dragon Ball and Shenron sweets will grant your wagashi wishes
“Tabe-Masu” wagashi series Bandai’s “Tabe-Masu” 食べマス wagashi sweets series sold exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores are a fun, affordable and easy way of enjoying…
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Japanese artist crafts mysterious “children of the stars” lamps with out of this world cuteness
One look at the Twitter page or online shop of Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer Isasa (@isanatolu) will let you know that the talented artist…
Breathtaking photos of countryside temple’s hydrangeas shows of underrated beauty of rainy season in Japan
“This is what it looks like during rainy season in the country side.” Photos with the above caption, posted on Twitter by Japanese photographer skgk…
Chomp down on some strawberry dishes at this “Midsummer Strawberry Festival”
If you are a lover of all things strawberry, then XEX Nihonbashi has the perfect summer event for you: The Midsummer Strawberry Festival. The festival…
Caring Ice – an all new plant-based ice cream perfect for those with a sweet tooth
Being on a plant-based diet in Japan is not one of the easiest of feats. Outside of Tokyo the concept of veganism is a relatively…
Can you wake up your sleeping classmate in this new smartphone game?
We all had, or perhaps still have, that one classmate that can’t help but fall asleep during school lectures.Whether the lesson was boring or full…
Haruma Miura’s agency Amuse Inc. releases emotional statement on his untimely death
At 2:10 PM, Saturday, July 18th, 2020, Haruma Miura (30) passed away at a Tokyo hospital. The popular actor and singer began as a child…
Dragon Quest fans can now fill their bento boxes with adorable Slime fish cakes
Kamaboko, often translated as “fish cake”, are a Japanese cured surimi, typically made of boiled and processed whitefish that you’ll often see as appetizers, drinking…
Krispy Kreme Japan releases no-bake cheesecake and basque cheesecake doughnuts
Superfoods, popular Japanese teas, and world famous biscuits are just some of the creative themes Krispy Kreme Japan will bake up for their seasonal doughnuts….
New Japanese beverage Calpis bottles reveal gorgeous pairs of anime illustrations when you finish drinking
Fans of Japanese soft drinks will be familiar with Calpis (or Calpico as it is called in some countries to avoid an unfortunate pronunciation mixup)….
You can now visit the setting of “A Whisker Away” in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture
About A Whisker Away If you have Netflix or if you’re an anime fan, you’re probably aware of A Whisker Away. It’s a touching story…
New Studio Ghibli plates deliver Kiki and Totoro to your dinner table
Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an absolute treasure trove for Studio Ghibli fans, and has shown no lack of creativity with tote bags that perch…
Japanese designer invents Spidey-style wrist gadget which shoots plastic shopping bags
Charging for plastic bags As of July 1st, 2020, Japan requires all retailers to charge customers for plastic bags. While the new rule is intended…
82-year old Hiroshima woman fends off bear attack by punching it and knocking it down
Not to be outdone by a 63-year old fisherman who fended off a bear with karate, an 82-year old woman in Hiroshima prefecture recently shooed…
Zashiki warashi: the mythical children who look after your house
Perhaps you’ve heard of zashiki warashi? They’re pretty famous in Japanese folklore, and still crop up regularly in anime and manga. They’re ghostly children who…