Robotics Bringing New Comfort for Lonely Seniors
Robots are finding their place in responding to the needs of a population that is aging and increasingly feeling isolated. Yuko Kano, JAPAN Forward Dr…
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“Emperor of Anime Songs” Ichiro Mizuki reveals he had lung cancer surgery
Since his debut in 1968, Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor 水木一郎 Ichiro Mizuki has sung countless anisong (anime song) hits for classic…
Real ninja’s technique for staying cool in summer makes waves in Japan
Ninja were known just as much for their fast, acrobatic moves and deadly skills when fighting as they were for their espionage skills and covert…
Vtuber group NIJISANJI opens fan clubs for Hyakumantenbara Salome and five other Vtubers
VTuber and Virtual Liver group NIJISANJI, operated by ANYCOLOR, Inc., has opened new fan clubs for six of its virtual talents as part of its…
Unusual traffic sign “appears” in Japan and netizens aren’t the only ones buzzing about it
Electronic traffic signs provide information on road conditions, such as traffic congestion and road closures, so that many people can travel comfortably and safely. In…
Forget the Catbus, this funky fancy cat cable car will take you for a ride
Saho (@urbex_34) is a Japanese photographer speciaizing in unusual landscapes in Japan and abroad. In this case, they focused their camera on a cable car…
All-you-can-drink Hyoketsu chuhai cocktail now served at 51 buffet restaurants throughout Japan
What better way to beat the heat than enjoying cold beverages. Anyone who has visited Japan knows that convenience stores and supermarkets will always stock…
Japanese writer stuns Twitter with his 1940s makeover, showing that good fashion never dies
The history of fashion clearly shows that looks go in and out of style with the times. Not only clothing, but also makeup and hairstyles…
Puffed up puffer fish turn into adorable wagashi Japanese sweets
Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45) is a 和菓子 wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) chef at 和菓子處吉祥庵 Wagashidokoro Kisshōan near the beach in Shōnan, Kanagawa Prefecture, who fashions colorful…
Tokyo ramen shop puts cool new twist on ice cream ramen in collab with Coolish ice cream
Ramen has been around long enough that all kinds of unusual toppings and flavor combinations have already been tried. As crazy as it may sound,…
An Idol Group’s Fight Through the Pandemic Is Now on Screen
Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….
Ecstatic for Ichiran: “Laid-Back Camp” drama actress Yuno Ohara reviews popular ramen chain
Actress 大原優乃 Yuno Ōhara loves the ramen restaurant 一蘭 Ichiran. In fact, she’s such a fan of the popular ramen chain that she recently featured…
Japanese designer’s viral “toast with jam and butter” fashion has netizens drooling
Tasty fashion choices Since fashion is a form of self-expression, people have different tastes in what they consider fashionable and what items they like to…
With its first unit TEMPUS, Vtuber group HOLOSTARS English’s adventure begins
Finally confirming the rumors and hopes of countless Vtuber fans around the world, Cover Co., Ltd., known for its Vtuber agency hololive productions, officially announced…
Lean, tender and delicious beef tenderloin katsu sandwiches from Shinsekai Grill Bon
If you love katsu, you may be more familiar with the chicken and pork varieties, but there’s one other major katsu genre that must be…