Inside the First Ever Official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe in Japan
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! To…
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Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
Japan’s Cat Lovers Try to Dethrone Meat Day and Declare November 29th Cat Toe Beans Day
Japan loves a good pun, in fact there are a plethora of unofficial national days based around date puns. There are so many different ways…
‘Kill Bill’ Restaurant Gonpachi’s New Branch Serves Up Sushi Hand Rolls
You may have heard of Gonpachi, the Tokyo restaurant featured in the famous Crazy 88s fight sequence in Kill Bill. The venue in Nishi-Azabu is…
Forget About Champagne, Sparkling Sake Brings a Traditional Japanese Twist to Christmas Dinner
Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…
Christmas Tree Inspired Frappucino is Starbucks Japan’s Most Festive Beverage Yet
Starbucks Japan have finally announced the their final offering in the Christmas beverage line-up for this year. Much like the three kings bringing their gifts…
Use a Pikachu Stamp to Sign Official Japanese Documents with a Pokemon Seal
That’s seal, not Seel. But now it’s possible to get a Seel on your seal if you want. In Japan, rather than signing documents and…
Japanese Grandma Learning English One Word a Day to Help Out During the Tokyo Olympics
Omotenashi is a Japanese word which is being thrown around a whole lot in the run up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Omotenashi means hospitality,…
Starbucks Japan Exclusive Winter ‘You Are Here’ Mugs Depict Snowy Mount Fuji
Lovers of coffee-related souvenirs can rejoice, Starbucks’ ‘You Are Here Collection’, which has previously showcased many different countries, is making another appearance for a winter…
Japanese Couple Have Shiba Inu Ring Bearer at Cutest Wedding Ceremony Ever (Video)
A Japanese couple lived the meme dream when they enlisted their adorable pet dog to be the ring bearer at their wedding. 昨日はパパとママの結婚式だったの！柚子ねリング運んだんだよー！頑張ったのー！#柴犬 #黒柴 #結婚式…
15-Year-Old Japanese Artist’s Tricky 3D Coca Cola Art Is Good Enough To Drink
We’ve seen optical illusions used in everything from special shirts to give appearance of a bigger breast size and bringing anime characters to life, but…
Professional Anime Artist Continues Transforming His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Characters
In the past we’ve had the pleasure of introducing Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!) and the…
Try All Kit Kat Japan’s Coolest Flavours in $55 Anniversary Box
Japan has become known overseas for their many delicious and eccentric Kit Kat flavours. Some are seasonal, and others are inspired by traditional and regional…
Try The Most Delicious Of All Japan’s Seafood At The 2018 Japan Fisherman Festival
While Japan is home to so many delicious cuisine, perhaps its seafood is the main attraction for so many who visit to enjoy a food-themed…
Pokemon Tamagotchi Featuring Eevee is the Ultimate Crossover for Nostalgic 90s Kids
For those who don’t remember Tamagotchis, the original was a small, round handheld device on a keychain. The simple game involved raising your own virtual…