Japan has a long-standing reputation for achieving astonishing feats of miniaturization in mechanical devices and electronics, but it’s also an aesthetic principle found in such…

© Studio Ghibli On the evening of January 7th, 2022, Nippon Television’s weekly movie show Friday road SHOW aired Hayao Miyazaki’s famous 2001 animated film…

Nagasaki is home to a number of dishes praised throughout Japan, but one foodie favorite is Nagasaki Kakuni Manju. The Nagasaki take on Gua Bao…

While Kentucky Fried Chicken has established itself as a Christmas favorite in Japan, that doesn’t mean the Colonel doesn’t stop seasonal releases in Japan once…

Hatsumode is the Japanese tradition of visiting a shrine or temple for the first time in the New Year, typically with purpose of praying and…

One of the traditional Japanese pastimes during New Year’s time is flying kites. It is said that people started flying kites to pray for good…

The first Japanese actor to star on Broadway four times In the fall of 2022, Ryoko Yonekura will be appearing on the Broadway stage as…

Japanese artist Yutaka Kitamura, who goes by the pseudonym GO motion (@rudesign), works mainly in design, video, and photography. One of his videos posted on…

In many Japanese homes, grilled plain mochi rice cakes* are most often appreciated at New Year’s time. They can be eaten plain, dipped in soy…

In Japan, custard pudding (called purin), is often seen as a nostalgic favorite of sweets enthusiasts, largely due to its prominence on the menus of…

Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…

This winter, a super famous instant udon brand 赤いきつね緑のたぬき Akai Kitsune Midori no Tanuki (Red Fox & Green Japanese Racoon) is running a collaboration with…

The talented and inventive Japanese illustrator かねろ Kanero specializes in obake お化け. Obake is often translated as “ghost” or “monster,” but it is written with…

On December 27th, 2021, McDonald’s Japan Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the Umakara (Tasty and Spicy) Double-Thick Beef Burger 「旨辛 ダブル肉厚ビーフ」 and the Smoked…

If you appreciate outdoor activities, setting up camp on a riverside can be a great experience. From rafting, when it’s available, to fishing, nature observation…