Recently, while changing the TV channels and searching for something interesting, I stumbled upon “Uwasa no Okyaksama”(ウワサのお客さま/The rumored customer), a show that you can watch…

Jōban-mono 常磐もの refers to seafood caught in the Jōban Coast (off Fukushima and Iwaki Prefectures), and has become a brand name for the delicious fish…

Held at the Tokyo Big Sight twice a year since 1994, Design Festa is an annual Tokyo art exposition that showcases the work of thousands…

A breath of fresh air in the world of manga publishing On September 2, 2019, Mantra, a new manga reading service unlike any other was…

Jōban-mono seafood Jōban-mono 常磐もの refers to seafood caught in the Jōban Coast (off Fukushima and Ibaraki Prefectures), and has become a brand name for the…

Japanese bakeries can often be overwhelming when it comes to offerings to choose from, but if you can pry your eyes away from ridiculously cute…

While Japanese Kit Kats are widely known for their range of Japan seasonal and regional exclusive flavors from around the country, one of their most…

Hina-ningyo are perhaps the most well known when it comes to the display of traditional ornamental dolls to pray for and celebrate the healthy growth…

Getting that “driver’s high” If you have a car, you may sometimes down an energy drink before getting behind the wheel or stash one in…

Are you running out of items to add to your collection of off-the-wall cat goods? Are lip gloss that simulates kissing a wet cat nose,…

The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa celebrates the people, culture, and nature of Japan’s southern islands. One aim of the festival is…

Japanese gaming furniture and roomwear brand Bauhutte set out to make winter gaming hibernation a lot cozier last year with its “4G for Gamers” onesie,…

Chances are you’ve heard of the Japanese stick-shaped snack Pocky, and its (usually) more salty and un-coated cousin Pretz. Made by Glico, the snacks are…

Thanks to Bandai’s “sweets division”, a series of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) called “Tabemasu” has made almost too-cute-to-eat desserts modeled after popular Japanese characters such…

Studio Ghibli fans can always count on Japanese retailer Donguri Kyowakoku for regular fashion releases inspired by the beloved animation giant, including vintage Princess Mononoke…