First official Pokémon anime soundtrack album in ten years to be released
Pokémon fans who love the show’s music will be happy to learn that an official anime soundtrack is being released on November 4th, 2020, marking…
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These butter, cheese & mayo potato chips from Japan are the “final boss” in junk food indulgence
Sometimes you just want to dive headlong into junk food territory and just let loose, reveling in an indulgent moment where calories are the furthest…
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” Anime Released on YouTube
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…
Nail artist’s ‘beer nails’ transform your favorite drinks into a tasteful work of art
Who says beer is just for drinking? One Japanese nail artist wants to prove that there are artful ways of showing appreciation for alcohol. On…
Luxurious new nursing home in Tokyo’s Nakano Ward offers golden years to the aged
On September 1st, nursing home provider Care 21 opened Plaisant Grand Nakano Saginomiya, a private nursing home for the elderly in Nakano ward, Tokyo. Osaka-based…
Japanese dango dumpling maker sells bleeding “cursed mummy” dango for Halloween
Based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Yagumo Dango has been making dango dumplings for nearly half a century. A staple of the neighborhood sweets shop,…
Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance to be streamed live
Many Hatsune Miku fans will be happy to learn that the twice-postponed Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance taking place on October 25th, 2020,…
Japanese kamaboko crab sticks from Ichimasa go upscale with a limited black truffle version
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…
Japanese photog’s stunning fall forest village shots have Twitter users doubting it’s in Japan
It’s not such an uncommon occurrence on our planet. Discovering a place that looks so different that you’d think you stepped through a portal into…
Story of a High Schooler Approached by a Stranger Will Give You the Shivers
When a hairdresser needs to practice cutting hair, they need a model. Some hairdressers will even approach people on the street and offer to give…
Studio Ghibli’s food porn is a guilt free feast for the eyes
Much to the joy of the internet, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of animated films on September 18th. The images, which…
Storms and Protests During the First Month of Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts, Minus the Foreigners
Jay Alabaster, for JAPAN Forward Perched on the southern tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Taiji has long been a whaling base. But it is…
Celebrate fall with Japanese chestnut sweets collection at Mitsukoshi department stores
If there’s one ingredient that says autumn in many parts of the world, it’s surely the chestnut. As the world’s 8th largest producer, Japan is…
Historic Japanese incense makers’ leaf incense line adds maple, holly & more for fall & winter
Whether you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift or want to treat yourself, this beautiful incense shaped like fallen leaves is sure to please….
Share your love for the lazy life with these Gudetama wedding and engagement rings
You’ve found your soulmate and are thinking about living your life together. Congratulations! You might be thinking of an engagement ring or a wedding ring…