Saitama Travel: Winter Illumination in Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
The Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park is located in Namegawa, Saitama Prefecture, on the Hiki Hills (Hiki Kyuryo) and it covers a large area of…
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NieR:Automata Wins the PlayStation Platinum Prize at the Sony PlayStation Awards
An honor at the Sony PlayStation awards Along with the 25th Anniversary of the PlayStation, the globally acclaimed NieR:Automata was one of five titles that…
Japanese Robotics Solution Stamps Hanko And Signs Contracts, Baffles Twitter Users
Hanko culture in the digital age While a growing number of banks and government bodies now allow customers to handle their business digitally and do…
Make or Break Bonds at the Fate Stone in Gion
Christmas in Japan is more of a couple’s day than a family holiday. It’s not a national holiday and most people have to go to…
Kizuna AI Collaborates with scentnations on Original Unisex Fragrances
Can a fragrance encapsulate the essence of a virtual entity? For the legions of fans of Virtual YouTuber, singer, entertainer and personality Kizuna AI, this…
Okunoin – Cemetery of The Undead
Okunoin is Japan’s largest cemetery, and although the grounds itself contains over 200,000 graves, according to legend, there are no real dead at the resting…
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Team Up With 160-Year-Old Kyoto Doll Makers for Traditional Japanese Souvenirs
You may have heard of the unique Starbucks located on Kyoto’s famous Ninenzaka, the steep hill leading up to Kiyomizu Temple. In order to blend…
Japanese Photographer Captures Stunning Images of “Time-Traveling Samurai”
A series of stunning images recently posted by architect and photographer Atsushi Kobayashi (@atsushi_k_photo) have been trending lately, and understandably so. Representing a collaboration with…
Mobile Suit Gundam Designs On Traditional Japanese Lacquerware And Dishes
Launched by the Gundam Cafe located in Akihabara, the Discovery-G series is a lineup of collectible goods that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship and art with…
Unique Texture Thermos Series With Designs Inspired By Japan’s Traditional Art And Nature
Region and season special edition tumblers from Starbucks are always a popular souvenir with overseas visitors, travelers who may want to reflect on the more…
The Many Faces of Pepper The Empathetic Humanoid Robot
Robots have their nay-Sayers. Just listen to tech-entrepreneurs like Elon Musk or Andrew Yang and you’ll likely have trouble sleeping at night. According to them,…
Japan’s Menstrual Cycle Mascot Is Up to The Challenge
Close encounter of the kawaii kind Standing on a crowded train, I feel a jostle at my side. An older lady is fumbling through her…
The Tanagokoro, an ultra-minimal wallet for a cashless society
For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…
Japan’s 100% Pork Back Fat Broth Ramen Is For Only The Greasiest Of Noodle Lovers
Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…
Take Home A Bit of Japanese Nightlife Nostalgia with LED Snack Bar Sign Magnets
The sunakku: Japan’s nostalgic “snack bars” Ah, the Japanese sunakku スナック A fixture of Japanese nightlife for over half a century, these cozy little drinking…