Japan’s Adult Festival: How to Celebrate Coming of Age Day
If you head down to your local municipal office, shrine, or even Disneyland this coming Monday, you’ll probably run into hordes of newly or soon…
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Local Senior Citizens Build Beautiful Straw “Year of The Rat” Guardian In Front Of Shrine
When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…
The Perfect Gift For That Workaholic Friend: Sleeping Cats Encourage You To Catch Some Z’s
In Japan, as in many countries around the world, striking a harmonious work-life balance is a serious challenge. When the balance tips on the side…
Hello Kitty Collaborates with Famous Maid Cafe @home cafe in Akihabara
If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…
Tokyo 2020 Official Posters Include Hirohiko Araki, Naoki Urasawa; Exhibition Ongoing
On January 6th, 2020, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled the twenty Tokyo 2020 official art posters, 12…
Japanese Artist Crafts Awesome Paper Miniature Model Of Shinjuku
We’ve seen some impressive paper art from Japan in the past, but Nagoya-based office worker Toshi (@Fe2AEiFqz0X9AYw) may have set the bar with his now…
Get Gear Featuring Namco Bandai, Nintendo & Cave Games at Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store
Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store If you’re a video game fan visiting Tokyo in January and February 2020, you’ll probably be headed to Akihabara…
Kyoto Shrine Kicks Off New Year with Match of “Kemari” Ball Game Dating from 7th Century
The ancient sport of Kemari On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, spectators assembled at the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Shimogamo Jinja 下鴨神社 shrine in Kyoto to witness…
Welcome Good Fortune with These Adorable Lucky 700 Yen Manekineko “Banknotes”
Whether you’re celebrating the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and wish to participate in the tradition upheld in Japan (and many…
In Idol-Obsessed Japan, Polygamists And Centenarians Are Burning Up Pop Charts
“What’s that? Turn it up!” There is always that song, or that group, that gets your feet tapping. Everyone knows it when they hear it….
Want to win the lottery? The Best Shrines and Power Spots to Pray for Good Fortune before Buying Takarakuji
Who doesn’t want to win the lottery, right? In Japan, you can find Takarakuji (treasure) lottery tickets sold almost everywhere. Especially before New Year’s, they…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 29
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Upcoming Fuji TV Dramas: “Absolute Zero 4” & “Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist”
If you’re a fan of Japanese TV dramas, then you surely know that Fuji Television has excellent dramas airing on Mondays at 9 PM and…
How Japan Is Complimenting Itself Away from Burnout And Career Fatigue
In recent years, several companion services and products have popped up in Japan. There is a wide variety. Companion robots and AI devices are entering…
Pokemon Center Tokyo Bay Tempt Trainers Out to Chiba with Giant Surfer Pikachu and Pikachu Parade
Often, one of the priorities for tourists visiting Tokyo is a pilgrimage to the Pokemon Center. The fabled dream destination of our childhood has several…