This Unicorn Softserve is Tokyo’s most magical ice cream!
Tokyo’s Asakusa district is an unspoiled relic of old Edo. Its ancient, narrow streets are crammed with century old stores and restaurants still vending their…
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4th richest person Warren Buffett looks to Japan for a safe investment
Japan’s economy appears to be in rough shape. The bad news is that the East Asian country logged its largest drop in GDP, 27.8 percent…
Adorable Japanese flapjack octopus magnets want to stick around and keep you company
Whether you call them octopuses, octopi or octopodes, the Japanese flapjack octopus is one of the cutest cephalopods around. Now you can get one as…
Harry Potter memo pad “magically” reveals embedded Hogwarts Castle the more you use it
Omoshiroi Block Japanese architectural model maker Triad Inc. sells amazing memo pads called Omoshiroi Block. The company leveraged their experience making architectural models to create…
Kenko Tokina’s retro cool camera instantly prints black-and-white photos on thermal paper
Embracing the retro look Instant cameras have been around for over 70 years now, and different formats have come and gone. Although many models are…
Empty trains caused by COVID-19 mean changes to JR timetables in Tokyo & Kansai
COVID-19 has caused mass changes across the globe, from the rapid digitalisation of services, to the large switch from office life to remote work. One…
Discover The Invisible Child at Moomin cafes and shops this Autumn
The Invisible Child is one of the most talked about and studied short stories originating from the popular Finnish children’s book; ‘ Tales from Moomin…
Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake Family Ranch pays tribute to classic anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”
Located three-and-a-half hours away from Tokyo, the lakeside leisure park area and family ranch at Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake is 300,000 square meters large and…
The fish that fought back: role-reversing cookie from cormorant fishing area goes viral
Sometimes, surprises come in small packages. A few days ago, Twitter user Tanabota banzai (@Ankosri) posted an unusual looking cookie along with a pamphlet from…
Isekai anime-inspired English textbook turned into light novel in Japan
Last year, Japanese public broadcaster delighted (and definitely surprised) anime fans and English learners alike by releasing a fantasy anime style English textbook simply titled…
Cultivate your kami collection with “Spirited Away” kami figurine series
Many of those who love Hayao Miyazaki’s classic film “Spirited Away” will surely remember the enigmatic cast of spirits and supernatural beings who help Chihiro…
Carry your gear in style with GITS SAC_2045 foldable crates and Tachikoma toolboxes
If you’re a fan of the latest animated series “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045” and you have some gear you need to store or carry…
Royce’ releases a new crop of chocolate-coated chips featuring delicious Hokkaido new potatoes
Royce’ is synonymous with delicious chocolate in Japan, and famous for its chocolate truffles, otherwise known as “raw chocolate.” They’ve sold chocolate-coated potato chips before,…
“Virtual Tokyo Tower” lets you experience a highly futuristic version of the tower in VR
Completed in 1958, the Tokyo Tower represented the state of mind that Japan was holding on to at the time. The country was going through…
Pokemon hand washing hanko mark the struggling signature device’s next evolution
Hanko, the traditional Japanese ink stamps used to sign official documents, are facing extinction. Japanese companies are ditching the device as it fails to function…