Each Page of Fist of the North Star Chapter One Made Into T-Shirts: 49 To Choose From!
Fans of the legendary post-apocalyptic manga and anime Fist of the North Star who happen to be in Japan between now and Monday, November 19th…
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Tokyo Winter Illuminations Guide 2018: For a Sparkling Japanese Christmas
Although Japan doesn’t strictly celebrate Christmas, come winter it’s become a steadfast tradition for various districts of Tokyo to furiously attempt to outdo each other,…
Video of Munchkin Cat Sleeping in a Tiny Japanese Bed is So Wholesome
Cat owners the world over grapple with the same problem. Spending a ton of money on elaborate cat toys, beds, towers and other trinkets that…
s**t kingz: This Japanese Dance Crew Wants the World to Sit Up and Watch
(by Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward) You might imagine my slight amazement when I found out that a comedy dance crew by the name of s**t…
Japanese Artist Creates Traditional Kiriko Style Glasses in Miniature Form
It would seem Japanese people have a knack for creating incredibly detailed works of art in miniature form. We’ve already seen artists creating sculptures on…
‘Nose-hair’ and Other Japanese Family Names That Make People Hate Their Ancestors
Japan is a country with a population of about 130 million people and about 300,000 different family names. You’ve probably heard of the common ones…
Keisei Skyliner & Teito Taxi Offers Seamless & Scenic Transportation To Your Hotel
Introduction If you’re planning on visiting Tokyo, one of your concerns as you get closer to your departure date is how to get to your…
Catch Cute Pikachu Face Doughnuts at Japan’s Mister Donut
At any given time, Japan has a whole host of limited time only collaborations between characters and food outlets to create adorable and in-demand snacks….
Kit Kat Japan’s Worldwide Vote is Over: Which Brand New Flavour Did The People Choose?
The results are finally in for Kit Kat Japan’s worldwide vote to decide a brand new flavour to celebrate 45 years of Kit Kat in…
INGRESS THE ANIMATION Kicks Off Fuji TV’s +Ultra Anime Lineup
Fuji TV’s +Ultra Anime Programming Japan’s Fuji Television network created the +Ultra anime programming lineup as “a new challenge.” As expressed in their motto: “We…
Ayano Date, Daughter of First Virtual Idol Kyoko Date, Makes Her Debut
Kyoko Date DK-96 Do you remember Kyoko Date? As the world’s very first “virtual idol,” she created quite a sensation back in 1996. Produced by…
Japan’s Moomin Valley Theme Park Grand Opening Decided for Spring 2019
As cute, large eyed creatures, Moomins were always sure to be a hit in Japan. When the TV animation was first shown in the country…
Kirin’s Bottled Teas Get a Healthy Flowery Beauty Garden Makeover in Shibuya
Kirin’s brand ‘Gogo no Kocha’, literally translated means afternoon tea. This popular range of bottled teas can be seen in everywhere in Japan, in the…
Cherry Blossoms in Autumn: Japan Weather Expert Explains ‘Surprise’ Sight
It’s October. The colors of autumn are expected to give us that magical image of Japanese sceneries, yet what does the weather surprise us with?…
Shimonada: Romantic Views at Japan’s Dreamlike Unstaffed Seaside Train Station
There’s a remote train station in Ehime prefecture, Japan. The station is unmanned and there’s a simple shelter with benches and not much else, the…