These Demon Slayer jack-o-lanterns show some next-level carving skills
Even if trick-or-treating may be somewhat restricted this year due to social distancing concerns, there will still be many who wish to celebrate the spirit…
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Boba tea shop Pearl Lady collaborates with Sanrio on My Melody and Kuromi boba teas
A mainstay on the boba tea scene in Japan, Pearl Lady is celebrating its 17th year. © SocialWire Co., Ltd. Since it’s in the mood…
Kentucky Fried Chicken sets up fried chicken pick-up lockers in Japan
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan can be a little more adventurous than its stateside origin, going as far to open up an all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC restaurant…
Where to eat vegan in Kamakura: Top three restaurant recommendations
Located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura is one of the most popular cities to visit in Japan due to its variety of Buddhist temples and…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
Japanese sandwiches are so commonly crustless that finding a crust becomes a viral tweet
On October 9th, high schooler and amateur illustrator Esu posted these pictures of a sandwich: ランチパックに耳が付いてた!!!! pic.twitter.com/FVFlx9AcH9 — えす@絵描き (@esu_3101) October 9, 2020 Reproduced with…
What happened when 20 volumes of “Demon Slayer” were stolen from a Japanese onsen
Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…
First official Pokémon anime soundtrack album in ten years to be released
Pokémon fans who love the show’s music will be happy to learn that an official anime soundtrack is being released on November 4th, 2020, marking…
Distinctive hologram-coated “aurora” Japanese letter sets have patterns from dusk till dawn
Whether you’re the kind of person who loves stationery stores and often buys letter sets or simply someone who wants to send a handwritten message…
Couples to be offered $5700 to get hitched in Japan. Will its ailing demographics recover?
For committed couples in Japan, it may be time to tie the knot. Or at least government officials appear to think so. The Cabinet Office…
Japanese dango dumpling maker sells bleeding “cursed mummy” dango for Halloween
Based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Yagumo Dango has been making dango dumplings for nearly half a century. A staple of the neighborhood sweets shop,…
Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance to be streamed live
Many Hatsune Miku fans will be happy to learn that the twice-postponed Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance taking place on October 25th, 2020,…
Japanese kamaboko crab sticks from Ichimasa go upscale with a limited black truffle version
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…
How do you create a beautiful summertime photoshoot? – Hold your breath.
Sometimes, the lengths we go to just to entertain those around us, take things to the extreme. Whether it’s the endless hours put into learning…
A vicious street fight in Kabukicho between two…rats?!
As the red light district of the world’s largest metropolis city, it comes as no surprise that Kabukicho is lively throughout the day and into…