New Grid-Bonsai Trees Let You Enjoy Traditional Japanese Art As A Puzzle
As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…
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Look Dandy in These “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind” Neckties
Fans of Hirohiko Araki’s popular Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure series who are still basking in the afterglow of the recently broadcast fourth season of the anime…
Have Chill Rodent Dreams With Adorable Capybara Pillow Covers
Japanese online retailer Felissimo‘s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) seems to be on a mission to satisfy every animal…
Food Allergy Sufferers in Japan Can Enjoy KFC with New Low-Allergen Chicken Meal Set
For those who suffer from certain food allergies, dining out at fast food restaurants can be a challenge. One chain in Japan is taking measures…
Kawaii Monster Cafe’s Halloween Menu Features Western “Monster Celebrities” Vampire, Frankenstein and Werewolf
With Halloween a month away, many of those who plan to be in Tokyo this season are thinking of doing something fun for Halloween. There…
New Mochi Flavored Popcorn Released In Japan
Frito-Lay Japan’s Mike Popcorn lineup hasn’t been afraid to take chances on bold flavors in the past. Just two years ago they teamed up with…
Enjoy A Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Tempura and All-You-Can-Drink Libations
If you’ve ever strolled along the riverfront or visited a popular tourist spot near around Tokyo Bay, especially at night, you may have noticed long…
Garigarikun Popsicle Rolls Out Rolled Omelet Flavor; Suggests Soy Sauce, Ketchup Topping
Garigarikun is a popular brand of Japanese popsicle made by Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. which is famous for three reasons: 1. the standard soda flavor…
Inflate Your Cat’s Holy Ego With This Buddhist Statue Scratching Post From Japan
The “Cat Club” (Neko-bu) division of Japanese online retailer Felissimo has put out some creative feline bedding situations in the past, including popular cat beds…
This Fall, 4,000 Yen Buys All-You-Can-Drink for A Month at 138 Izakayas in Tokyo Area
If you’re living in Japan or plan on visiting this fall and if you also enjoy drinking, you may know about izakaya, those convenient establishments…
Fans Will Be On Cloud Nine at This Wonderful “Weathering with You” Cafe
More than two months since its July 19th release, Makoto Shinkai’s hit film “Weathering with You” continues to bring fans to movie theaters in Japan….
Eggs ‘n Things Japan Serves Up Rich Uji Matcha Whipped Cream and Red Bean Pancakes
Uji matcha, high quality green tea from Kyoto’s famous matcha producing region, is regarded by many as the best green tea in Japan. Its deep…
Viral Crowdfunding Hit Yuru-Hakama Roomwear is Back for the Reiwa Era
Yuru-hakama concept As we’ve reported before, Campfire Creations (previously known as Mocolle), a brand which takes creators, illustrators and designers’ ideas and transform them into…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 11
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Meet Momo and Other Ghastly Girls at “The Grudge Girls Revolution” Exhibition
Momo and the Grudge Girls Although most of the world may only know about Momo through the Momo’s Challenge viral hoax, her origins are in…