Toy record maker which engraves records with a smartphone reissued after sold-out first run
Publishing and toy company Gakken’s Otona no Kagaku 大人の科学 scientific kits are very sought-after and often sold out quickly after they are released. It’s not…
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Security guard and cat locked in standoff have touching reunion after museum reopens
Just a few years ago, the Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan became a bit of a viral internet sensation–although not particularly for…
Super realistic Nissin Cup Noodle Model definitely needs more than 3 minutes
Nissin Cup Noodle is often the subject of some creative promotional campaigns, including Final Fantasy-inspired Ultima Weapon sporks and commercials that transform the cast of…
Naruto-themed suite at glamping resort will enhance your stay at Awaji Island Anime Park
Nijigen no Mori, otherwise known as Awaji Island Anime Park, has attracted fans of the international hit manga and anime franchise Naruto (and Boruto) since…
Otter-ly adorable Tokyo Banana Racco coffee milk cakes are now selling online
If you’ve ever gone through Tokyo Station or stopped by a gift shop at any other major station in the Tokyo area, chances are you’ve…
Orange Vanilla Coke finally comes to Japan
First released in Canada in June 2018, and then in the United States, where it became one of Coca-Cola’s more popular flavored versions, Coca-Cola Orange…
What are Japanese people doing the homestay period? Home camping and other ideas
Due to the coronavirus effects and many nurseries, kindergartens, and schools being closed, families are spending more time together at their homes. However, children can…
Sustainable development fund to support SMEs post-lockdown
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Promotion Corporation subsidizes capital investment by small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in the capital. It…
Do you want a job creating Pokémon? Game Freak is Hiring!
A good many of us born since the 1980s probably know and can remember a special moment in our youth when we powered on our…
Robots Pepper and Whiz Help During the COVID-19 Crisis
Japan has something of a love affair with robots. Residents in this country are constantly up against a high-context, save-face society that can leave individuals…
Cooled Masks Sold in This Vending Machine Turn Out to Be a Hit
Masks have been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, here in Japan and across the larger international community. While their effect against the COVID-19 infection…
The sorcerer of straight lines: Rokkakudō DADA’s atmospheric art
There are no curves in the world of 六角堂DADA (Rokkakudō DADA). And yet, with only straight lines, the artist conjures up compositions which are at…
Fujitsu’s futuristic Cómodo gear is a wearable AC unit with biometric sensing & monitoring
Wearable AC gets cool You may have already seen wearable cooling gadgets before. The concept isn’t new. Using either small fans, sometimes combined with water…
Happy shiba inu family sunshade keeps your car cool and easy to spot
Although we still need to exercise caution during the unfolding coronavirus pandemic, many of us rely on cars to pick up groceries, engage in essential…
Get your matcha fix with Garrett Popcorn Japan’s 4X strength Matcha Kinako Walnut mix
Garrett Popcorn Shops definitely has its fans in Japan. Since they opened their first stand in the popular Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo in 2013, the…