Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
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Baki manga artist Keisuke Itagaki draws Rambo movie poster as only he can
Keisuke Itagaki is the manga artist behind popular martial arts and combat series Grappler Baki and its four sequels (and thus Netflix’s Baki anime series)….
Offer the best of Japanese fruits with JUICY Co.’s premium jelly gift box
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
Black Lives Matter March in Osaka Draws Crowd of Over 1,000
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, was captured on video and circulated widely, sparking protests…
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets now come with mouth numbing mapo and jalapeno cheese sauces
As with their variety of exclusive burgers and desserts, McDonald’s Japan’s Chicken McNuggets also occasionally get limited edition sauces. In the past this has included…
Digital dishes to drool over: Dell announces the winners of its “CG Gohan” contest
If you’re on a diet, we have the perfect zero-calorie meal replacement for you: Feast your eyes on some of these delicious images! It may…
Japan’s popular karaage-kun fried chicken officially certified as space food
One of the most popular types of hot convenience store food in Japan is Lawson’s “Karaage-kun”, nuggets of karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that come in…
Avatars made in Vtuber app REALITY can now be used in virtual SNS Cluster
Until now, the Venn diagram between Vtuber culture and VR social networks has been relatively small. On the one hand, Vtubers like Kizuna AI, Kaguya…
Artist creates stunningly realistic miniature of a Japanese idol fan’s room
There seems to be a real enthusiasm for incredibly realistic miniature worlds and dioramas in Japan, with artists creating beautiful goldfish ponds and even a…
Krispy Kreme Japan releases Lotus Biscoff topped doughnuts
In the past, Krispy Kreme Japan has tapped into Japanese tea culture, sakura Easter bunnies, and even superfoods for seasonal spins on their popular doughnuts….
Model Tsubasa Masuwaka Charms Fans with Her “Jirai-Onna” Makeup and Tutorial
Japanese makeup artistry is undeniably next level. Japanese cosplayers use makeup to transform themselves into unbelievably believable versions of anime heroes, magical creatures and even…
Blue Impulse thank health care workers with morse code message
On May 29, 2020, at 12:40pm Japan’s Aerobatic demonstration team – Blue Impulse – took to the skies to send a message to the country’s…
Easy One-Minute Stretch for Stiff Shoulders
Over the last few months many of us have suffered from a lack of exercise because of Japan’s “Stay Home” request. Besides going out for…
Who are the world’s favorite Sanrio characters? 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking
Today at 12pm, the 35th Sanrio Character Ranking award ceremony was streamed live on Sanrio’s YouTube, Instagram and Twitter accounts. © PR Times, Inc. Every…
Japanese maker releases low calorie and protein packed “Karaage without sin”
Karaage is one of Japan’s most beloved fried snack and bar foods, but you’ll find different incarnations of it around the country–such as Final Fantasy…