Bongo the Robot Dog: like a real dog but quieter, cleaner and cheaper
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. Kids and pets are closely linked in Japan: as the number of…
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Kita Kyushu’s Coming of Age Ceremony is Like No Other
From Spain’s quinceanera, when females turn 15, to the United States’ sweet sixteen parties, cultures around the world celebrate when children come of age. In…
What is Setsubun and why do Japanese eat Ehomaki without talking for good luck?
Setsubun (節分) or “seasonal division,” represents the day of the beginning of the spring and is celebrated as part of the Haru Matsuri(Spring Festival) on…
Japanese toy company releases new Super Mario wooden block toys for kids
Ever since the very first Super Mario Bros. game was released in 1985, generations of fans throughout the years have grown up playing video games…
Mr Donut Collaborates with World’s Best Pastry Chef to Create World’s Most Elegant Donuts
Mr Donut is well known for its innovative collaborations with other chefs and popular franchises, like these gotta eat em all Pokémon donuts. Japan’s national…
We visit ONE PIECE Mugiwara Cafe for an Ace Birthday Meal
January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…
Japan’s Most Auspicious Days of 2020
In the United States and many other western countries, New Year’s Eve means staying up late with family or friends, counting down, and welcoming the…
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Delayed Until April
More Development Woes for FFVII REMAKE According to an official statement by Square Enix, the March 3rd release date for the much anticipated FFVII REMAKE…
Hyokkame Solo Exhibition: Discover The Surreal and Kawaii World of Artistic Kigurumi Masks
If you’re visiting Tokyo this January and your interests fall somewhere within the Venn diagram of anime, manga, Japanese subculture and art, then there’s a…
Japanese Artist Kazuho Imaoka Gorgeously Illustrates Beautiful Women And Their Cats
The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…
Hello Kitty Collaborates with Famous Maid Cafe @home cafe in Akihabara
If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…
Tokyo 2020 Official Posters Include Hirohiko Araki, Naoki Urasawa; Exhibition Ongoing
On January 6th, 2020, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled the twenty Tokyo 2020 official art posters, 12…
Coca-Cola Japan Releases First Ever Strawberry Coke
When Coca-Cola Japan isn’t decorating their bottles with beautiful cherry blossom labels, they seem to be introducing seasonal releases of “world firsts”, as they recently…
Starbucks Japan Kicks Off New Year With Roasted Green Tea Cream Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan just finished up a series of winter releases that offered Christmas Cake, Santa Boots Chocolate, and even mochi Frappuccinos. Now Starbucks Japan is…
Get Gear Featuring Namco Bandai, Nintendo & Cave Games at Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store
Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store If you’re a video game fan visiting Tokyo in January and February 2020, you’ll probably be headed to Akihabara…