This mouthwatering award-winning dessert is made from whole premium mini melons
When Japanese melons are mentioned, people often think of Yubari City in Hokkaido, home of the famous Yubari Melon, but in fact, Ibaraki Prefecture is…
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How to make Japanese spirits
It’s Saturday night as I write this. It’s been a long week, and I’ve worked hard, so I figured why not have a drink. It’s…
Peeking behind the scenes at a hot spring inn and other everyday aspects of Japan
Many aspects of Japanese entertainment and culture are famous worldwide—Pokemon, Dragonball Z, and a host of other animes are universally recognized. Sushi restaurants are popular…
World’s first fish face photo book “Uozura” reveals a whimsical world of expressive fish
“Cold as a fish” may be a common idiom used for people who don’t show any emotions, but maybe it’s time to reconsider. Fish can…
Japanese service transforms old kimono and obi into gorgeous sneakers
It can always be hard to say goodbye to or simply etire old clothes. Whether they’re damaged or just don’t fit, threads that have sentimental…
Exquisite Shinobu Kocho statue captures her mid-attack using Butterfly Dance: Caprice
When it comes to the international hit manga and anime franchise Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, all of the Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps…
Man creates awesome responsive robotic double hand out of bands and wires
Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…
Tokyo Sake Festival invites cosplayer Enako, entertainer Erina Kamiya, other celebrities
While sake consumption continues to increase internationally, Japanese people are drinking less sake than they used to. According to the National Tax Agency, consumption in…
Show your love for Sylvanian Families with this cute necklace collection
Ongoing popularity of Sylvanian Families Sylvanian Families (or Calico Critters if you’re in the US) continue to be popular both at home in Japan and…
Soso in Hibiya puts a chic and contemporary spin on traditional wagashi sweets
Modern interpretations of Wagashi As with many forms of culinary arts in Japan, respecting the old ways is not only important for maintaining continuity with…
Japan’s poop museum releases big “kawaii poop” squeeze capsule toys
With adorable ham and egg hamsters and Cthulian squid-watermelon hybrids, capsule toys, or “Gacha”, can get pretty creative in Japan. Despite the seemingly never ending…
Discover exceptional eggs from all over Japan during gourmet egg market at Tokyo Station
Japan takes its eggs seriously. Of course, you can buy cheap eggs at the supermarket costing between 15 to 20 yen apiece, but you can…
Minor hero from Kinnikuman wants to save the world from coronavirus with non-contact hook
Kinnikuman Maybe you’re a fan of classic Japanese manga and anime and you got into Kinnikuman that way. Maybe you live in Japan and have…
Fresh boba shop Mot Tram serves chocolate mint boba drinks this summer for limited time
Vietnamese boba shop Mot Tram is thriving in Japan with its drinks featuring deliciously chewy and flavorful boba pearls freshly made on-premises, and popular combinations…
Paulo D’Alberti: the startup founder shaping the future of online education in Japan
COVID-19, like the unruly troublemaker that haunts every classroom, has thrown education into disarray in 2020. While schools are furtively unshuttering their doors, many still…