Kirby Cafe rolls out a new summer menu for 2020
If you’re a fan of the great pink round one, July is going to be a great time to visit Kirby Cafe! Back by popular…
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Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea to reopen July 1st, 2020, with new coronavirus measures
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are slated to reopen on July 1, 2020, according to a report by Huffpost Japan, ticket counters inside the park will…
Tokyo Metro tests its first unmanned security and cleaning robot at Tsukishima Station
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in…
Japanese Instagrammer amasses over half a million followers by dressing up like his Mom
A lot of people have a lot of talents. The internet, YouTube, and Instagram have made that very clear. Eating excessive calories and sumo sized…
Founder of Hello Kitty Proprietor Bows Out After 60-year Career
You know her, you love her, and you can’t live without her. Hello Kitty is the quintessence of harmlessness and cute, one of several iconic…
Why are so many Japanese women pigeon toed?
It is an obvious, perennial question, one that must pop into the head of every visitor within 24 hours of touching down at Narita, and…
Japanese Whisky Smashes Auction Record
In recent years, Japanese whiskey has come to prominence. By and by, the world recognizes the expertise of Japanese craftsmanship in whiskey distillation, while aficionados…
“Virtual at-home cafe” is a virtually enjoyable maid cafe experience
From @home to at-home If you’ve ever visited Akihabara, or if you’ve been following grape Japan for a while, then you’ve probably heard of “at-home…
“Nodame Cantabile” cast reunite for online party in spin-off on Tomoko Ninomiya’s Twitter account
Fans of the internationally popular josei manga Nodame Cantabile got a pleasant surprise yesterday when author Tomoko Ninomiya suddenly posted a very brief spin-off on…
Egashira 2:50 capsule toy mascots are the comic relief you need
Hideharu Egashira, known by his stage name Egashira 2:50, is a Japanese comedian famous for being a shocking and disruptive figure, his gags often relying…
Adorable chibi-cigarette doll unites smokers and non-smokers with cuteness
No matter how much you like smoking, you probably haven’t found yourself wanting to hug and cuddle your cigarettes. Japanese stuffed animal and trinket artist…
Snow covered Mt. Fuji ice bars released in Japan
It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…
Does Hemp Have a Home in Japan?
In recent years, Western countries have been loosening laws surrounding the use and possession of marijuana. The recreational use of the plant is legal in…
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[Corona ni Makeruna] Performing Arts Bounce Back in Osaka Amid the Pandemic
(Noriko Kameoka, Osaka Culture Section, The Sankei Shimbun / JAPAN Forward) Who would have imagined such a long period of inactivity in the performing arts…
PEANUT’s Trailer Shop rolls in to Tokyo with must-have trendy goods
The character market in Japan is packed tighter than the Tokyo Metro at rush hour. The country relentlessly pumps out so many adorable or ultra-cool…