Green Botanical Afternoon Tea set is inspired by Japanese garden aesthetic
Afternoon tea offerings in Japan run the gamut from traditional to unconventional and everything in between. As can be expected in Japan, it isn’t unusual…
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Yuji Oda & Yuto Nakajima exclusive interview Summer 2020 from “SUITS Season 2”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Here’s Yuji Oda & Yuto Nakajima’s exclusive interview from Fuji…
Japanese Kit Kat goes to the bar with Kit Kat SNAX snack mix, chocolate almond milk stout
In Japan, Kit Kat isn’t only for kids. One of the clearest indications that Nestle Japan has its eyes firmly on adult consumers is the…
Evangelion teams up with Japanese elegant rock fashion brand glamb on tees and hoodies
Evangelion + glamb collaboration To commemorate the upcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the fourth and final film in Hideaki Anno’s Rebuild of Evangelion…
Unique Iphone cases feature Mickey Mouse in kabuki actor Ukiyo-e woodblock print style
If you’ve ever visited Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, then you may have picked up a few gifts at one of the many gift shops available,…
Japan’s cat-shaped bread slices return with new watermelon flavor this summer
Japan is no stranger to cat-shaped bread. One baked goods company in Japan, All Hearts Company, even came up with a brand dedicated solely to…
Japanese businessman with ADHD develops a novel way to get organized and stay focused
There’s a lot going on. Walk along a crowded street in downtown Tokyo, bicyclists whizzing by your shoulder, and you’ll see how much focus it…
YouTuber unpacks impressive collection of Ghibli’s Totoro, Spirited Away, and other Made-in-Japan Toys
I remember action figures. Walking through endless Toys R Us aisles as a child, looking up at all the icons of Saturday morning cartoons emblemized…
The Role of the Japanese Sword in Noh and Kyogen
Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward Someone once said that studying the Japanese sword is one of the quickest ways to get a profound understanding of…
Fully articulated Super Pipimi BARI Mode plastic model kit is a must for Pop Team Epic fans
Fans of Pop Team Epic will surely recall the 13th episode’s homage to prolific animator Masari Obari in the form of Super Pipimi BARI mode….
Japanese sweet shop celebrates Star Festival season with magical Milky Way jelly and more
Today, July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day…
Rep your favorite Vtubers with Nijisanji caps, themed keychains designed by Kae Tanaka
With over a 100 VTubers, Nijisanji is one of the most successful Vtuber projects. While most of their Vtubers are based in Japan, they also…
Doraemon Stand By Me 2 attraction is coming to Universal Studios Japan this summer
“Doraemon: STAND BY ME 2” XR Ride In 2014, STAND BY ME Doraemon, the first-ever 3DCG animated feature film in the history of the Doraemon…
Pikachu home companion robot waddles, lights up and sings in response to your voice
Every year, the Japanese port city of Yokohama is taken over by an army of Pikachus in an event called Pikachu Outbreak. The Pokémon event…
Japanese photo-artist Tanico reverses proportions in common Japanese dishes
Photo-artist Tanico Photo-artist Tanico can create breathtakingly beautiful montages of cityscapes and nature, creatively accentuated with text. In recent months, however, his food-related work seems…