Marie from The Aristocats version of therapy robot has white fur and pink ribbon
As we introduced before in grape Japan, Qoobo, designed by Yukai Engineering, is a “tailed cushion that can heal your heart,” and is marketed as…
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Overseas start-ups look to spring from the blocks post-lockdown
Zuva, creator of the world’s largest database of start-up companies, says it is optimistic about the prospects for growth once Japan’s ‘state of emergency’ is…
One Piece teams up with popular snack Umaibō for a cheesy “treasure map” treat
Umaibō, the popular 10-yen stick-shaped corn puff snack which has been a kids’ favorite since 1979, is known for having many zany flavors. Spicy brined…
Recovering Kyoto Animation arsonist arrested; deemed fit enough to confine and interrogate
More than ten months after Building One of Kyoto Animation in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward tragically burned to the ground in a horrific arson-murder incident which…
Fulfill your dango desire with triple-sized mitarashi dango at Lawson Store 100
One of Japan’s favorite and affordable traditional sweets are dango 団子, dumplings made of mochiko glutinous rice, and prepared with various flavors, toppings and seasonings….
Japan’s first horse meat specialty fast food restaurant now open and even offering takeout
Although horse sashimi can be found easily on pub menus in Japan, horse meat isn’t actually all that common. Of course, horse meat specialty restaurants…
Omotenashi Matsuri: Online music party delivers best of anime and Japanese DJ scene
A new project from Omotenashi Beats Omotenashi Beats, a project started in 2019 by Avex Entertainment Inc. (AEI), Avex Management Inc. (AMG), and Avex Pictures…
Hotel New Otani’s secret French Toast recipe will make breakfast your favorite meal of the day
The state of emergency in Japan has caused a sudden spike in home-cooking fever. With many residents working from home and a lot of restaurants…
Potent “Garlic Punch” potato chips help you practice social distancing
An ode to garlic Garlic lovers can sometimes wax poetic about the object of their desire. With its beautiful white bulbs and pungent aroma, the…
New service rents out Sony 4K TVs from $17 a month; includes model updates, free delivery
Being able to watch your favorite shows on a large screen and with excellent image quality makes 4K televisions an attractive proposition. The problem for…
Watch a Bunraku Performance of the 47 Ronin on Youtube!
Right now the internet is blowing up with entertainment aimed at keeping us all sane whilst under lockdown. A simple google search will bring you…
Ministers pray for the end of COVID-19 at empty Aoi Festival
One of Kyōto’s three most important festivals, the Aoi Matsuri, went ahead at Shimogamo shrine on friday, albeit incredibly scaled back and without the famous…
Tired of Zoom Happy Hour? Meet virtually at Roppongi bar’s VR outpost awabar.vr on ambr
If you’ve lived in Tokyo for a while, you may know about awabar, a friendly little standing style bar in Tokyo’s entertainment district of Roppongi….
‘No contact’ app lets you check in to hospitals and hotels with QR code
Under the ‘state of emergency’ the Japanese government is encouraging people to minimise physical contact as much as possible. Yet lots of buildings, including hospitals…
Kombucha in the konbini: Healthy new soda combines kombucha and fermented fruit juice
The notion that kombucha comes from Japan is a common misconception. According to the Japan Times, English speakers very likely mistook the Japanese word kombucha…