Japanese Twitter users get creative with amusing reinterpretations of new Osaka Expo logo
With an expected 28 million visitors, the Osaka Expo in 2025 is propped up to be the next big international event happening in Japan after…
Made in Japan
Retro, Vintage, and Cars: A day at the Megaweb History Garage in Odaiba
Do you fancy retro items and vintage aesthetics or are you a fan of the Showa Period or old cars? At the Megaweb History Garage,…
Top six beaches in and near Tokyo to chill out during hot summers in Japan
You’d think that finding nice beaches where you can sit, relax, read a book and get away from the noise of the metropolis might be…
Japan Travel Guide: Top 5 Museums to Visit in Tokyo
Most of the people who visit Japan, or any other country, for that matter, usually have a few museums included in their itinerary. There is…
Japan Travel: Belly Button Festival “Hokkai Heso Matsuri” in Furano, Hokkaido
Japan has many unique festivals. In this article, I will talk about one of the most interesting festivals held during summertime in the northern area…
Kirin Brewery makes Japan’s first zero-carb beer: “Kirin Ichiban-Shibori Tōshitsu Zero”
For the first time in Japan, a regular beer with zero carbs will be sold. The brewery behind this achievement is Kirin Brewery Co. Although…
Boys be eco-conscious! Luxury umbrella maker designs staid striped eco-bags for men
Ever since Japan announced it would require stores to charge customers for plastic bags, eco-bag sales have steadily increased. For example, Kyoto Shimbun reported that…
Japanese restaurant Akomeya Shokudo rolls out a healthy and enticing autumn sweets lineup
The sweltering heat of late summer will soon give way to the cooler winds of autumn, and with it, thoughts of chestnuts, mushrooms and other…
Former AKB48 member Sumire Sato supervises violet afternoon tea at The Strings Hotel Yagoto Nagoya
After spending nine years in the idol groups AKB48 and SKE48, Sumire Sato, whose first name means “violet,” began working freelance as a creator, engaging…
Tongue-tingling green Sichuan peppercorn chicken now at MINISTOP convenience stores
Stuck in self-imposed (or company-mandated) isolation due to the novel coronavirus, many of us are trying to find ways to compensate for the lack of…
Make your face sparkle like shimmering stars with Disney’s space-themed cosmetics lineup
Disney Japan has teamed up with popular Japanese cosmetics brand Witch’s Pouch on a lineup of space-themed makeup which will make your face sparkle like…
Japanese service upcycling vintage kimonos into one-of-a-kind parasols now available online
In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…
Osaka’s Expo 2025 logo elicits comparisons with guarana fruit, snacks, creatures and more on Twitter
Osaka’s Expo 2025, which will take place on the man-made island of Yumeshima, finally has an official logo. The Japan Association for the 2025 World…
Vent frustrations or make memes with these “Error Playing Cards” from creator Monyaizumi
If you’ve never experienced one, consider yourself lucky, but there’s a chance you’ve come across an error message pop-up or two if you’ve been using…
Trick-or-treating during a pandemic? These face shields have your kids covered
Halloween is still more than two months away, but some parents may already be making plans. Although things are supposed to be a bit spooky…