Japanese calligrapher and inventor もにゃゐずみ Monyaizumi (@Monya_sub) has been posting his brilliant ideas for new products on his Twitter account, some of which are available…

As many anime fans know, there are multitudes of ways to show your support for your 推し oshi, your favorite character. The conventional options include…

Among the sweet and savory baked goods available at Japanese bakeries, curry bread (カレーパン karēpan in Japanese) is usually one of the most popular. Filled…

VTubers have become so popular in society that they are now often used as corporate image characters. One reason for their rise to prominence in…

On August 16th, 2022, 峯岸みなみ Minami Minegishi, a former member of the idol group AKB48 and TV personality, revealed that she had gotten married. Her…

As Japan celebrates the Obon festival (Aug. 13th to 15th) this year, when the spirits of ancestors are believed to visit the family home, many…

Among summer vacation homework assignments in Japanese schools, one of the most typical is 自由工作 jiyū kōsaku. It’s literally “free craftwork,” but “free” as in…

August 13th is the beginning of the Obon season, a three day period when many Japanese people gather at their family home. Ancestors’ spirits are…

Even today, when upscale ramen shops serving fancy bowls with premium ingredients are known to earn Michelin stars, inexpensive and filling bowls of Iekei ramen,…

Fans of the original virtual diva Hatsune Miku will be happy to know that from August 12th to September 30th, 2022, they’ll be able to…

As we reported last week, since August 5th, 2022, McDonald’s Japan has been offering two sweet summer items featuring the likeness of Doraemon and his…

A bloom of jellyfish peacefully floating inside a blue glass… Photo by © grape Shop When you look more carefully, you’ll also notice bubbles surrounding…

Whether it’s fried egg on toast in Castle in the Sky, or herring and pumpkin pie from Kiki’s Delivery Service, there are many delicious-looking dishes…

“I love the expression on the lady’s face in the second panel!” “This is the psychology of all forms of indulgence! I’ll take note…” “I…

Japanese Twitter user ぼく Boku (@boku_5656) is a “culinary researcher” who posts recipes with cute illustrations on their account. You may have already heard about…