Exploring the mysteries of “The Tsubaki Forest,” a short film by Jeremy Rubier
From The Tsubaki Forest, reproduced with permission from Jeremy Rubier “The Tsubaki Forest” is a new short film by the talented Jeremy Rubier, a French-born director,…
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Trying out Japan’s “godly” French Toast ice cream bars
French toast, especially when served hot and drenched in maple syrup, is a favorite of the breakfast table, but now it appears to be a…
Japanese chef wows with his rolling omelet technique
Shimaneko (@shimane90624493) is an Italian restaurant in Nishikubozuka, Tokyo. One of their recently shared omelet making videos is going viral with many people tempted to…
Ryoko Yonekura and Yu Shirota collaborate for the first time on stage in SHOW TIME
Japan’s two top-talented artists, Yu Shirota 城田優 and Ryoko Yonekura 米倉涼子 will collaborate for the first time on the entertainment show, SHOW TIME. It will be the artists’ first co-production…
Strike a yuzu scent with new Japanese aroma matchstick-style incense
Almost two years ago, Kobe Match, a traditional matchmaker founded in 1929, and incense innovator Daihatsu based on Awaji Island, teamed up to release matchstick-style…
Fight food loss and save money with Japan’s new Toku Pochi paid membership service
STRK Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of Toku Pochi, a members-only mail-order site that sells products at drastically discounted prices, including free (plus shipping)….
Muji releases new lineup of easy to prepare meals to curve food waste
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (often shortened to “Muji”) makes its name on no-name products, opting for a theme of minimalism with its abundance of lifestyle…
Public bathhouse in tattoo-averse Japan goes viral for its inclusive welcome sign
Japanese Twitter user riyo (@riyo_kcsn) posted a picture of a sign he saw when he visited the sentō (a type of public bathhouse) 『天然温泉 湯どんぶりの栄湯』”Natural…
VOCE’s beautiful body issue features Riho Yoshioka, Taisuke Fujigaya and Kento Nakajima
The July issue of VOCE magazine has been dubbed ‘the beautiful body issue.’ Gracing the cover of VOCE for the first time is actress Riho…
Protect your dog from the risks of speed-eating with this ingenious Japanese food dish
We want our dogs, our precious family members, to stay healthy forever, don’t we? Many owners pay attention to the food their dogs eat when…
Japanese maker releases 100% plant-based veggie wraps to curb food waste and add color to dishes
It’s (understandably) easy to focus on the filling of delicious rolls, but the wrapping we pack them up in can be just as important in…
Japan’s new instant noodle Rubik’s Cube is a puzzling treat
It seems like fans of instant noodles have a lot of ways to show their love for the classic easy meal these days, with beds…
Plastic straw alternatives go tropical with Okinawa’s pineapple leaf straws
The effort to reduce plastic waste around the globe is grand in scale, but small steps in everyday life such as using non-plastic and reusable…
Interview with Hiroyuki Goto from “Ichikei’s Crow – The Criminal Court Judges” – Producer
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: May 2021) Here’s an interview with Hiroyuki Goto,…
Japanese artist brings anime characters to life with stunning figure repainting
Painting a figure in itself can be an incredible investment of hard work and time, and even more so to do it well. Japanese artist…