FamilyMart adds Uji Matcha flavour to their original cheesecake lineup
For the dessert-lovers amongst us, the endlessly growing and ever-adapting list of sweet treats from Japan’s convenience stores are one of the things that bring…
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SDG focused design and apparel store ‘Sustainable Think’ opens in Shibuya and Nagoya
Sustainable Think is an apparel and fashion store which aims to teach it’s customers about SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and the current global environment through…
Where’s the angel? Japanese aquarium photog captures sea angel’s shocking form in mid-feast
The common clione (Clione limacina) goes by many names. Some call it the naked sea butterfly, but perhaps more fittingly because of its adorable appearance,…
Interview with the Producer of the All-Girl VTuber Group hololive English
in September 2020, to much fanfare and anticipation from fans, COVER Corporation (CEO: Motoaki Tanigo) announced the launch of hololive English, an all-girl VTuber group…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
World’s top startup competition for SDG-minded social entrepreneurs: Japan preliminary round
The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest startup competition for social entrepreneurs tackling sustainable development goals. The XTC JAPAN Steering Committee, the organizer…
50-year-old Japanese man’s stylish makeover gets rave reviews on social media
Whether it’s Extreme Makeover and Queer Eye in the US, or shows like 10 Years Younger in the UK, reality makeover shows are a popular…
Adorable peeking hamster face and butt mugs make for a cheeky tea time
As many hamster lovers will tell you, the furry little critters are blessed with a total of four adorable cheeks as their charm point. Whether…
These flower-print cups and saucers are inspired by Okinawa’s traditional Bingata textile patterns
Bingata 紅型 is a traditional Okinawan textile dyeing technique that has long attracted people with its bright colors and simple motifs inspired by the flowers,…
Stunning drone shot reveals gorgeous heart lake in Hokkaido
Kei Otani (@Kei_Otani) uses drones to take photos of beautiful scenery in Hokkaido. A view of nature up from the sky is almost more beautiful…
Daughter taken aback by fishy breakfast
Japanese Twitter user Yama-katsu (@tdkmam2) has a daughter about to become a first grader. On one morning, Yama-katsu made some fried fish for breakfast. However,…
Japanese tomato farm and sake brewery cut food waste with tomato shiokōji using flawed produce
The Predicament of Yoda Farm Yoda Farm in Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has devoted itself to tomatoes for half a century. Although they used to…
Pokémon mail service begins in Kagawa Pref. with Slowpoke mailbox and delivery truck
If you travel across Japan, searching far and wide, you can encounter hundreds of Pokémon-themed manhole covers. The now famous covers have been installed to…
Hero students, ex-yakuza hubbie top ranking of anticipated Spring ’21 anime in Japanese survey
The Spring anime season has already begun, and as always, anime fans around the world are excited about the new season’s offerings. Expectations and preferences…
Japanese photographer captures beautiful dreamy landscapes of Kamakura in infrared
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…