Imagine your Valentine’s surprise when they open this melon revealing a gorgeous cake inside
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to express your love and gratitude to the special people in your lives. Cake.jp proposes to make it the best…
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Driving demons away is normal on Setsubun, but this supermarket takes it to another level
Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…
Offer your Valentine the key to your heart with this chocolate-filled treasure chest
Are you looking for something different to offer that special someone (or make yourself happy) this Valentine’s Day? The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho hotel has…
Rakugo, a Revival: A Revealing Look At Japan’s Continuing Love Affair with Laughter
Will Fee, for JAPAN Forward The Japanese traditional comedic art form called rakugo has only grown in popularity in the 21st Century. Are there stylistic…
Elderly residents in Japan pass the time during the pandemic with washi art and VR trips
As in the rest of the world, COVID-19 is causing many residents in Japan to hunker down until the worst is over. During trying times,…
Vegans in Japan: you will go nuts for Good Town Donuts’ vegan rings!
For vegans living in Japan, life is still without many of the simple pleasures that we don’t give a second thought to in the states….
Give your Valentine pearl…chocolate!?
If love were measured in outlandishness, then Japanese Valentine’s Day gifts would be the standard against which all measurements are made. From ramen to true…
Twitter user has an interesting reaction to ordering Uber Eats
During Covid-19, many residents are likely to use dine-in services like Uber Eats to avoid cramped restaurants and eateries. Naturally, the delivery service is popular…
Festive felt decorations let you celebrate Girl’s Day and Setsubun at home
Festival days in Japan are rooted in centuries-old customs that are still faithfully honored to this day. Two of the most festive and symbolic days…
Why This Japanese Boss Really Needs Next Tuesday Off
You ever wanted to take a day off and find yourself thinking of a good excuse to tell your boss? Calling out sick is one…
A message on a cold winter day warms people’s heart
Winter is tough. Every winter season, cars get stuck in the snow and make traffic conditions miserable for residents. Indeed, the snowplows in Aomori, Japan,…
High School Student’s Emotional Last Bento From Mom
In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…
Make Your Own Umeshu With Choya’s Official DIY Kit
Choya is Japan’s leading umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) producer, headquartered in Osaka. On January 16, 2021, Choya opened their online shop and began selling DIY…
Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
Activart pop-up shop to open for a limited time in Yurakucho Marui Japan
Activart is an anti-aging care brand that develops hair care and skincare products and is famous for using human stem cells in their beauty products….