The troop of snow monkeys that bathe in a hot spring in Jigokudani in the mountains of Nagano prefecture has become one of the most…

The manga and anime series Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, (『岸辺露伴は動かない』 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai in Japanese), by Hirohiko Araki, a spinoff from the JoJo’s Bizarre…

During COVID-19, many people are shifting their lives online. Despite going out much less than they used to, many are—dare I say—increasingly satisfied with their…

In July 2020, the Japanese government started charging for plastic bags nationwide. This measure was put in place to help reduce plastic waste and prevent…

“Hey, your shirt is inside out.” “Looks like you forgot to take the tag off.” “You’ve got something in your teeth.” We’ve all been there….

Dogs are big business in Japan. Pet ownership is growing over recent years while some canines reach legendary status. Hachiko, the faithful hound immortalized as…

Japanese artist Hiroki Ōkuma 大熊弘樹 has stunned his followers and other art-lovers with a viral post on his Twitter account revealing his latest oil painting….

Each frame of the manga is a product of scrupulous research by artist Satoru Noda, a Hokkaido native whose work received the 22nd Tezuka Osamu…

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows you to experience a virtual space by wearing special goggles. As this technology is continuously improved upon,…

Citizens of Japan work hard. Weekday jobs often run overtime, and rush-hour trains in the morning and evening are typically crowded with exhausted business people….

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our live, many stressed out residents are in need of some new entertainment. Instagrammer nowchimachan is helping followers relax by…

Real Co., Ltd is an accessory manufacturer, but it also conducts wholesale businesses for major apparel brands and department stores since 1985. They have a…

An instant sensation Exactly half a century ago in 1971, Nissin launched its famous Cup Noodles, the world’s first instant ramen product in a cup….

The experience of shopping in Japan has definitely changed during the pandemic. Likely the same in other countries, customers almost uniformly wear masks, mostly remain…

Pets are often full of surprises and make us smile. (@Shibamugi28) decided to turn the tables to get a reaction out of her dog, Komugi….