Too Many Bicyclists in Japan
Walking down the streets of a Japanese metropolitan center can be an eye-opening experience. Flashing neon signs provide an insight into the unexpected commerce of…
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Coronavirus and Olympics top of agenda as election for Tokyo governor kicks off
Prepare yourself for several weeks of being deafened by hoary platitudes broadcast from slow-moving people carriers: campaigning for the Tokyo gubernatorial election has officially kicked…
Moisturizing beauty mists envelop you in the fragrance of Japanese sweets
Beautiful with rice bran The Bijin Nuka brand was born in Kobe in 1894. Nuka 糠 or ぬか, means rice bran, and the bijin 美人…
Shiojiri Station – The train station that doubles as a wine vineyard
Hidden away by the Japanese Alps, is Shiojiri City. Regardless of the fact that it is located in the centre of Nagano Prefecture – a…
Perfect Pokemon Centre gifts to buy your dad this Father’s Day
Is your dad the very best? Like no dad ever was? Well, then he deserves only the best this Father’s Day. And what could be…
Japan’s Barbie Licca-chan wears face mask, rides Licca Eats scooter, uses self-checkout
In the post-pandemic “new normal” of self-quarantining and social distancing, doll makers have also been stepping up to the plate to make dolls that reflect…
McDonald’s Japan teases beef burger gathering – a summertime campaign menu
As part of a limited-time campaign from June 24th, McDonald’s Japan will be releasing three of the world’s most popular beef burgers to their Japan…
Akomeya Tokyo conjures up “cakeygori”: cake-like kakigori shaved ice creations
Technically, most of Japan is still in the rainy season, but with temperatures already passing 30 C (86 F) in much of the country, there’s…
Kitten Tries Carbonated Water for First Time and Approaches It with Adorable Curiosity
There is nothing like an adorable kitten to get online viewers cooing. Indeed, netizens around the world are particularly sensitive to a spunky, mischievous cat….
Tokyo Camii: Japan’s largest mosque is an oasis of calm in the big city
Photo by George Lloyd Head west from Yoyogi park on Inokashira-dori and you will come across an incongruous sight: a 40-metre tall minaret. It is…
Why Does This Cat Hate Piano Music?
I play the piano, and I can tell you it demands a lot of attention. Notes are deceptively laid out in a seemingly simple and…
Casio G-Shock watches coming out in Dragon Ball Z and One Piece special editions
Two of the biggest international anime franchises are getting the Casio G-SHOCK treatment this summer. Both models are based on the GA-110 series. With its…
Dangerously delicious Wasabeef fries return to Gusto family restaurants, takeout and delivery
Where’s the Wasabeef? Those who visited a Gusto family restaurant last year may recall the Wasabeef fries on the menu. In fact, we’d be surprised…
Original kanji contest is a chance to leave your mark on the Japanese language
An abundance of kanji Although most Japanese people only use a few thousand kanji in their daily lives—six thousand if they’re very knowledgeable—that’s only a…
Gongcha releases two new roasted green tea bubble teas in Japan
There’s no slowing down the boba boom train in Japan. Recently the bubble tea craze has produced boba beer and even boba pizza. The latest…