It’s Here ーTop Things to Know for Tokyo Game Show 2020
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward For video game lovers around the world, it will come as no surprise that the Tokyo Game Show is still set…
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Canned cocktail with a suckerpunch of lip-puckering lemon: Strong Zero Giga Lemon
Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero brand of canned cocktails won the Guinness World Record in the category of best-selling spirit-based RTD (ready-to-drink)…
Brother with Down syndrome teaches himself to write page numbers for sister’s first published book
Japanese author Nami Kishida (@namikishida) has gained quite a following on Twitter for emotional stories she has shared on Twitter. She recently put them together…
Historical drama Tenamon ya Sanbikasa scoops top prize at TV awards gala ceremony
Tenamonya Sanbikasa てなもんや三度笠 has won the top prize at the annual Satellite Broadcasting Association awards ceremony, which was held at Yomiuri Hall in Otemachi, Tokyo…
Fall asleep alongside Totoro and friends with these Totoro-themed sleeping goods
Settle down for a comforting night’s sleep alongside Totoro with these new pillows, pillow cases and sleeping bags from character goods store Perfect World Tokyo….
Japanese confectionery shop creates Disney Villain cakes for Halloween and they’re wickedly cute
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Japanese confectionery shop with branches all over Japan. Aside from the usual cakes and sweets, they also make themed confections…
Enjoy the big screen at this nostalgic drive-in theatre in Osaka
Enjoy a breeze of nostalgia on the 25th and 26th of September at this drive-in theatre in Osaka. The event has been planned in collaboration…
Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ centre set to open in Shinjuku
Coinciding with International Coming Out Day, Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ centre will open it’s doors to the public on Sunday the 11th of October 2020….
Stunning photography of beautiful garden in Kyoto draws comparisons to Studio Ghibli and Makoto Shinkai
Often billed as the traditional culture center of Japan, Kyoto is home to a plethora of beautiful temples, shrines, and especially gardens. One of the…
Japanese fans for pandemic’s “new normal” fight bacteria, virus and foul odors
Some Japanese women hide their mouths when they laugh as a matter of etiquette or a mannerism corresponding to a certain traditional feminine ideal. It…
Studio Ghibli generously releases 400 images from its films free of charge, with more to come
In a move which surprised many in the anime community, Studio Ghibli announced on September 18th that it was making images from its films available…
New Japanese vending machine displays only nutritional information and back label for drinks
There are very few contents a Japanese vending machine could be stocked with that would surprise anyone. Over the years, we’ve seen vending machines for…
Hightail it over to Pikachu Sweets for an Eevee’s Tail Apple Pie Frappe
Since 2019, Pikachu Sweets, the takeout-only branch of Pokemon Cafe, has been offering Pokemon-inspired sweet desserts, drinks and other tasty treats. © PR Times, Inc….
Japanese photographer captures breathtaking images of stained glass spiral staircase
One of the most popular day-trip destinations for international visitors staying in the Tokyo area is Hakone. Famous for its soothing hot springs and natural…
Kirby Dream Land masks released in Japan
The round mound of pink pound and hero of Dream Land Kirby is usually known for inhaling things to get a powerup, but this time…