Evangelion director Anno Hideaki’s acclaimed film Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence) aired on Japanese TV on November 12th, setting social media abuzz. The day after the…

As a staple of entertainment in nightlife and go-to for hanging out in groups in Japan, it’s no wonder we’ve seen so many karaoke chains…

Japan’s strengths when it comes to food are numerous. Their traditional cuisine is world famous and many of their eccentric innovations become viral hits. But…

Electropop idol group Perfume have earned a solid fanbase in Japan as well as abroad by combining catchy, danceable tunes, fashionable retro-future stage outfits, unconventional…

A favourite among expats in Japan, Kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) is incredibly good value for money. Most well-known chains such as Sushiro and Hamazushi churn…

Ever since Kangkang and Ranran were unveiled at Ueno Zoo in 1972 after the normalization of bilateral Sino-Japanese relations, famously resulting in a kilometer-long line…

At the most recent Tokyo Motor Show last month, visitors who stopped by the Suzuki booth were captivated not only by the new lineup of…

If the usual ice cream flavours are a bit too bright for your aesthetic, it could be worth braving the sunlight to pay a visit…

This winter, get ready to experience a Japanese-style Christmas cake, condensed into carbonated drink form! Japan has a reputation for being home to the quirkiest…

Although the Japanese don’t strictly celebrate Christmas, come winter it’s a steadfast tradition for various districts of Tokyo to furiously attempt to outdo each other…

Twitter user and fishing enthusiast TG made an astonishing discovery last Thursday open opening a pack of lettuce he bought at the supermarket: うおぉぉ～?スパーで買ったレタスから❗❗冷蔵庫で3日…寒かったね?( ;…

Karaoke is still one of Japan’s favorite leisure activities, so it comes as no surprise that karaoke system companies are always looking for ways to…

In the last four years or so, restaurant development and design company SPICEWORKS Co. has fused two of the most popular foods in Japan, sushi…

Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…

If you want to learn the way of the ninja, Japan has a ninja academy, after which you could even take a ninja certification test….