Top Ten Local Potato Chips in Japan: Strange and Unique Flavors you must try
During New Years’ I was watching one of my favorite Japanese shows, Zawa Tsuku. They came up with this corner to choose the champion of…
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Nana Asano: The Heisei-Born 21-year-old who yearns for the Showa Era
As an enthusiast of vintage-inspired fashion, past decades, and a fan of Japan’s ‘bubble period’ and Showa myself, I tend to watch anything related to…
New Demon Slayer earrings are a stylish way to show some love for your favorite characters
Demon Slayer is arguably the most popular anime in Japan right now, and all the related merchandise that’s been popping up everywhere in the country…
New cat-themed kitchenware set from Japan has everything you need for a tea party
There is such an abundance of cat-themed home items in Japan, that if you wanted to fill your entire house or apartment with them, you…
Photographer Brings “The Phoenix Temple” to Life in these Gorgeous Photos
Working mainly in Kansai, Maeyama-san’s (@xxakaxxv) aim is to “move viewers with the beauty of scenic photographs.” Maeyama-san’s recent photography of Byōdō-in Temple’s main hall…
A pioneering pet lover: the “Dog Shogun,” Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Japan’s cats and dogs are a secretive bunch. Although you wouldn’t know it from walking the streets of Tokyo, for the majority of owners like…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
Singer and voice actress Rumi Shishido’s Sony Music era tracks now streaming worldwide
About Rumi Shishido Rumi Shishido 宍戸留美 launched her singing career in 1989 when, at the age of 16, she was selected as the Grand Prize…
Show your love for Pikachu with this Casio BABY-G Pikachu collaboration model
The first Pikachu BABY-G In 2019, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casio’s women’s watch brand “BABY-G” collaborated with Pokemon on a special Pikachu model. A…
Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
Enjoy a Frappy New Year with McDonald’s Japan’s limited edition Frappes
Mc Donald’s Japan are masters of thelimited edition menu. Their store window displays revolve so fast with McFlurries of seasonal and holiday treats that you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…
Buggalicious in Spring: Caterpillars gorged on sakura leaves are prized for rich sakura flavor
Insect food in Japan With dwindling food resources, a swelling population, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the global insect food industry continues to…
Sakura Forecast 2021: Cherry Blossoms Come to Japan Earlier Than Usual
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward The blooms started opening out in Okinawa on January 13, and are expected in Tokyo around March 18. The Kanhi-Zakura cherry…