Adorable My Melody fashion doll is Sanrio’s second official collaboration with Pullip
Sanrio fans who also collect (or at least, appreciate) fashion dolls may recall Sanrio’s first official collaboration with famous doll maker Pullip last year, on…
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Soda-flavored soy milk? Kikkoman’s surprising summer soy flavors
Soy many flavors You may know Kikkoman for their soy sauce and other seasonings, but in Japan, they’re also famous for their soy milk beverages,…
Poisonous blowfish dissection puzzle lets you safely learn and simulate being a licensed chef
The fugu: a dangerous delicacy Torafugu, the tiger pufferfish, is the most prestigious fugu species, prized for its subtle taste and texture, and enjoyed in…
5G tech makes switching between public and private networks easy
5G broadband is expected to become the norm in Japan in the not too distant future. At present, 5G is only used in confined spaces…
The Alley launches “Japanese Yogurt” drink series with red beans from Hokkaido
Trendy Taiwanese boba tea shop “The Alley” is cautiously reopening some of its locations in Japan tomorrow, May 14th, 2020, adding Kobe Sannomiya to their…
Bring the beloved characters of Studio Ghibli to your table with vintage glasses and plates
With many Japanese people under self-quarantine, some of those who enjoyed visiting trendy cafes before the pandemic (and even some who didn’t) have been busy…
Escape Lockdown with a VR Tour of the National Museum of Nature and Science
With almost the whole world under lockdown, people have been coming up with new and innovative new ways to keep themselves occupied and entertained whilst…
World’s Longest Running Anime, Sazae-san Halts Production Due To Coronavirus
The lockdown of 2020 sees us spending a lot of our time finding ways to keep ourselves occupied, whether that entertainment comes from home studying,…
Interim results of 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking: Dogs in the lead for top three spots
Every year, Sanrio announces its most popular characters based on the results of entries submitted by fans online through its website, by postcard, and through…
Fukuroi: Shizuoka town determined to put empty houses to good use
Thanks in part to its aging population and the general preference for new houses, Japan has literally millions of empty, old properties. Ten million of…
Luxurious Uji matcha donuts at Japan’s Mister Donut make a surprise comeback
A season for tea May is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings for green tea. It’s when shincha 新茶 (new tea), tea made of…
Mount Fuji Under Lockdown: Trail Closures
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Häagen-Dazs “Matcha Ensemble” combines four matcha sensations in one
Häagen-Dazs is no stranger to Matcha. Through many years’ experience in the Japanese market, the ice cream giant has learned how to incorporate the prized…
Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: Rui Hachimura ‘Had a Great Year’ as a Rookie
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Stay cool with Chocolate Mint Sablé sandwich cookies from Ginza Cozy Corner
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures already exceeding 30 C (86 F) in some parts of Japan, it’s only natural that many…