Ride Roller Coasters, Escape Zombies and Manatee-ify Yourself at Japan’s Indoor Amusement Park Joypolis
For thrill seekers, nothing can beat a day at a theme park. But sadly, from time to time bad weather can put a damper on…
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Jack Daniel’s Whisky Releases A Japan-Exclusive Black Sakura Edition
Spring is not only famous for sakura in Japan, it’s also the season for hanami, picnicking under the beautiful blooming cherry trees with coworkers, family…
Coolest Sculptures from Sapporo Snow Festival and Some Designs to Expect This Year
The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is a spectacle of ice and snow which takes place every February in Hokkaido’s most major city. Snow…
Phoenix-Like Clouds Illuminate The Skies of Okinawa Before Daybreak
In Okinawa on January 18, moments before the first rays of dawn peeked over the horizon, accomplished photographer, CG artist and Twitter user KAGAYA (@KAGAYA_11949)…
Why This Picturesque Japanese Village Looks Just Like a Swiss Christmas Card
If you look at this photo and think it doesn’t look like anywhere else in Japan, you’d be right. Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu…
A Memorable Excursion to Idyllic Takataki Lake – Part 1: Kominato Railway
Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and Enoshima Island are some of the common day-trips which typically get mentioned in tourist guides and travel sites. However, since these…
Inside Tokyo’s Amazing Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exhibition and Cafe
To celebrate Final Fantasy’s 30th anniversary, a special exhibition is running until 28th February 2018 at the Mori Arts Center Gallery, Tokyo. Source: (C) Grape…
Now You Really Can Send Your Valentine a Sweet Message, Letters Spelled in Chocolate
Year after year, Japanese chocolate makers and company marketing teams scratch their heads trying to coming up with innovative products and services for Valentine’s Day….
Astonishing Memo Pads Reveal Intricate Embedded Models The More You Use Them
Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…
Tokyo Hit By Heaviest Snow Storm In Four Years And Some Actually Enjoyed It
Tokyo suffered Monday night as a winter storm dropped anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in the city, the largest snowfall in a…
Japanese Artist’s Incredibly Detailed Creations Made Using Only Cardboard
From pop culture icons to every day items, it seems there’s nothing that can’t be cardboard-ified by Monami Ohno. The Japanese artist creates mind-blowingly intricate…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….
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Sony’s Upgraded Pet Robot Dog Aibo Will Steal Your Heart [Video]
On January 11, in the Year of the Dog, a date which can be pronounced “wan wan wan” in Japanese, an onomatopoeia for barking, Sony…
The World’s First Naturally Pink ‘Ruby’ Chocolate Bar From Kit Kat Japan
A completely new type of chocolate has apparently been discovered. In addition to milk, dark and white chocolate, ruby chocolate is making its debut this…
This Tokyo Arcade’s Creepy Dystopian Atmosphere is Straight Out of Blade Runner
If you’re a fan of video games or have a penchant for the darker side of history, Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse) is the arcade…