New UNIQLO Pokémon T-Shirts are iconic
Pokémon is one of Japan’s most iconic franchises. Spanning 24 years, 8 generations and nearly 900 creatures, the series continues to capture the hearts and…
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The Rockman Special Band Performs Remotely to Promote “STAY HOME” Awareness
Back in January earlier this year before the Coronavirus shut down all public gatherings, including stage and music concerts, CAPCOM hosted the Mega Man or…
“OBI square sandals” using upcycled kimonos: Relier81 and UNITED TOKYO collaboration
Kyoto-based Relier81 has made a name for itself crafting fashionable footwear from upcycled kimonos as a way of preserving the venerable tradition of kimono-making while…
Frito Lay brings wasabi and shichimi pepper to Doritos, Mike popcorn and Nikuatsu chips
In a new initiative for the Japanese market, Frito Lay is focusing on classic Japanese spice flavors wasabi and shichimi pepper across three of its…
New Ghibli Studio goods brand “Donguri Closet” focuses on strong and kind heroines
Fans of Ghibli Studio films, listen up! You may already know about Donguri Republic, the most famous maker of goods for the studio’s classic films….
Japanese charming cartoon cheese cheesecake is an easy to make delight
With so many around the world the world staying at home, quite a few household kitchens are seeing more use than they normally would as…
Top “cafe at home” dishes according to Japanese Instagenic analysis website Snaplace
With all the time spent self-isolating during the pandemic, many people are trying to find ways to occupy themselves at home. For those who enjoy…
Japanese artist’s striking illustrations show Tokyo overrun by whales and giant flowers
“I take scenes which you may see every day, and I aim to create a different world by adding something else.” This is how Japanese…
“Kusunohana Flavored Spirits 75” made with rice and lemons can also be used as a sanitizer
In response to a shortage of hand sanitizer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s health ministry decided to exceptionally allow beverages with an alcohol…
Creamy Mami gets you in shape during Golden Week with “Creamy Exercise” videos
Hopefully, you’ve been listening to the warnings and have wisely decided to stay home during the Golden Week holiday. But with all that free time…
Show your fighting spirit with a Fxxkin’CORONA face mask
As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide, it’s only natural for us to have very strong emotional reactions to this existential challenge. Some may…
Forced to Stay Home? ‘Air Closet’ Clothing Rental Wants You to Be Fashionable Anyway
Akiko Shigematsu, Sankei Shimbun, published in JAPAN Forward on April 28th, 2020 Seasonal changes that accompany the coming of spring are normally highly anticipated —…
Japanese gaming retailer releases bar tent and desk set for telework and online drinking
You may know Japanese gaming accessory brand for their ultimate gaming onesies that even feature toilet systems, but when they’re not releasing comfortable roomwear, they’re…
Artist turns Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cloud into stunning traditional Japanese painting
These days, the term nihon-ga can be used as a catch-all term for “Japanese paintings”, but it more often is used to specify Japanese illustrations…
Turn your cat into a napping traditional Japanese dessert with the anmitsu pet bed
If you peruse the catalog of Japanese online retailer Felissimo’s Neko-bu (“Cat Club”), you’ll find an almost endless supply of quirky feline-themed goods, but one…