When it comes to lip colours, are you more all about pretty pink colours like Princess Serenity, or are your looks a bit more vampy…

There’s plenty of Sanrio shops in Tokyo already, but this one may be a bit harder to miss. The tourist haven of Asakusa, patronised by…

As a global trend, men are becoming more conscious about skin care and self-grooming, including body hair. So then, what about Japan? Japanese cosmetics brand…

Yu Matsu is the owner of a blog and Twitter which documents the daily life of his three shiba inu. The trio, Hinata, Aoi and…

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…

Instant noodle giant Nissin always has its finger on the pulse of pop culture, as it has demonstrated time and time again through collaborations with…

Ever popular, Japanese convenience store desserts are like little cups of heaven. Despite being reasonably priced, they’re always beautifully presented and delicious, and we are…

Japan’s food scene is notoriously difficult to navigate for vegetarians and vegans. But in the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo, it’s no surprise that options are…

Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! Initially…

Akiba Zettai Ryoiki’s absolutely kawaii maid cafe zones Akiba Zettai Ryoiki has made a name for itself with its super kawaii mood, its foreigner-friendly attitude,…

Whether it’s local delicacies such as Champon noodles, beautiful stained glass adorning churches or the famous Meganebashi Bridge, Nagasaki, with its exotic mood and delicious…

Something us Japan-lovers are often told by skeptics is that ‘Japan isn’t like the animes! Don’t get caught up in fantasies! It’s just a normal…

We’re used to hearing about the eccentric names that celebrities in the Western world give their children. Apple or Pixie or Zowie to name a…

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is welcoming the cherry blossom season this year by bringing sakura to the depths of the sea. The venue, which has…

Nestle Japan caused a stir when they announced that the first ever ‘ruby chocolate’ product on sale to the public would be in Kit Kat…