Updated with information on availability in the United States and Europe Many of our adult male readers who work in jobs with a dress code,…

University entrance exams are stressful enough, even without the looming fear that you might burst out laughing at any moment because of some surprise surreal…

When this shiba dog’s bowl froze solid in the frosty winter weather, it became an adorable photo opportunity. Shiba inu, arguably Japan’s favourite national breed,…

Food Ticket Machines If you’ve ever eaten at a ramen shop, curry shop, beef bowl restaurant or any number of inexpensive restaurant chains in Japan,…

With her beautiful pink hair styled in a cute bob, her large, expressive eyes, flawless skin, full lips and slim proportions, the latest fashion model,…

If you’re planning on visiting Japan in Spring, you’re probably looking forward to enjoying the beautiful and subtly fragrant blossoms of the cherry trees, or…

Hello Kitty is turning 45 this year but she hasn’t aged a bit since she first turned up on the scene. Her merchandise can be…

by Mizuho Miyazaki The Escape Stone, long said to be resilient in the face of calamities, has fallen — revealing the silhouette of a cat….

Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly known for it’s spiciness. In fact, the flavours are famously subtle, and many Japanese people just never developed a taste for…

Coca-Cola continue to capitalise on Japan’s cherry blossom obsession by releasing their yearly limited edition sakura themed coke bottles. The design is predictably floral and…

Although Akihabara is not very well known for its nightlife, there’s one place where you can party all night on weekends, and that’s the legendary…

(April 29th: Updated with new information) As an island nation, Japan has a fascination with all things related to the sea. The Japanese gaming industry…

To Kingdom Hearts fans it seems to have been an eternity, but finally the next installation in the main game series is here. Thirteen years…

This month sees the opening of an exhibition and gift shop in Tokyo dedicated to tiny animals and tiny animals only, the Marutto Beastie Exhibition….

For Muslim travelers to Japan, dining out can sometimes be stressful. Although the number of halal restaurants in major Japanese cities have increased, it can…