Japanese food brand Ichimasa launches SDGs ad campaign with US-born comedian Patrick Harlan
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…
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Den-en-chōfu: Ebeneezer Howard’s utopian garden suburb brought to life in Tokyo
One of the striking things about Tokyo is the lack of mansions. The city certainly has wealthy residential neighbourhoods, such as Akasaka, Aoyama and Azabu,…
Mini urn helps family members remember and commemorate the deceased anytime, anywhere
Japanese graveyards and graveyards are a little different from what most Westerners know. In contrast to the majority of Western countries, Japan usually cremates family…
Online school Jibunme offers yoga classes, meditation, and fortune-telling for mindfulness
With COVID-19 still in full swing in Japan, it is difficult for residents to join physical training lessons or pursue their typical exercise regimen. Nevertheless,…
The Look of Complete Bliss on This Japanese Dog’s Face…
Taking care of a dog isn’t all just bundles of fun and getting your face licked…but it is mostly isn’t it? Pet owners know we…
“No-Mask Picnic Day” Organizers See Reason and Cancel
The novel coronavirus has completely changed the daily lives for many across the world. It began spreading in Japan around February 2020, and as of…
What Do Locals Think About Osaka’s Current Covid-19 Crisis?
It’s hard to believe over a year has passed since Covid-19 spread across the world, infecting over 140 million people and taking more than 3…
Shark Attack – Japanese Cat Attacks Shark Toy
Although house cats have been domesticated and many never even go outdoors, they still retain their hunter instincts. Many, but not all, cats will often…
Sakura Season is Over, Time for Tulips at Osaka’s Expo Park
Cherry blossom season came early this year, and it disappeared just as quickly. Everyone’s SNS feeds were full of white and pink petals for a…
The Fascinating Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Post-war Repatriates
Don’t be put off by the cumbersome name. The Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Post-war Repatriates is a fascinating place. Though little-known,…
Japanese project fuses art and Braille blocks to “create new paths” for the visually impaired
Japanese tech entertainment label HYTEK has launched the STREET ART LINE PROJECT to “create new paths” for the visually impaired through the power of art….
FamilyMart shows its support for Tokyo Rainbow Pride Week with Rainbow Famichiki packaging
FamilyMart (operated by FamilyMart Co., Ltd.) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in September 2021. To encourage customers to visit FamilyMart stores, the Japanese convenience chain…
A Must-Visit Hidden Gem in Ginza: The Showa Retro Café Ginza N
At only a four-minute walk from the Ginza Station, you’ll discover Ginza N (ギンザ エヌ / Ginza Enu), a quiet café bar located at the…
Kuge: Japan’s original art snobs have a lot to answer for
Traditional Japanese artistic disciplines like calligraphy, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging are loved and admired around the world. But why are they enveloped in…
In praise of Masato Hara, legendary film producer, who has died at 89
Masato Hara 原正人, the legendary film producer who worked with Akira Kurosawa, Nagisa Oshima and other leading Japanese filmmakers in a seven-decade career, died of…