Virtual Singer YuNi To Have Her First Live VR Concert on Xmas Eve
(Updated: 12/13/18) A rising virtual star Virtual YouTuber and singer YuNi, whom we had the pleasure of interviewing earlier this year, has seen her channel…
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Shin Noguchi Captures The Charming And Odd Of Everyday Life In Japan With Street Photography
In searching the internet for Japanese photography, you’ll find no shortage of beautiful work that celebrates the country’s rich culture and scenery. While many of…
Cherry Blossom-Themed Airbnb Apartment Opens in Harajuku, First Offering From MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON, the Harajuku-centric organization promoting news on Japan and famous for their yearly festival to which foreigners can attend free of charge, has…
Photographer Shows How Awesome Japan’s “Lamest Prefecture” Can Look
Despite being home to rich natural splendor and the endlessly charming Edo period merchant town of Kawagoe (one of the most popular day trips from…
Japanese Illustrator Suzushiro Puts Maids on Skateboards And We Can’t Complain
If you’re a fan of Japanese manga and anime, you may have seen skateboarding characters before (Misaka Yata in K comes to mind), and there’s…
Japanese Video Game Onesie For Lazy Gamers Is Equipped For Every Situation
As many gamers know, the holiday season mostly consists of a steady diet of curling up with a blanket and rendering yourself immobile with the…
Enjoy Fall Colors in Tokyo at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall leaves in Tokyo, where the prime season typically begins in mid-November and ends in early to mid-December….
Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
Used Car Dealership In Japan Receives Michelin Recognition For Affordable Gourmet Ramen
There are quite a few surprises regarding Michelin recognition in Japan, including at least two ramen restaurants, one of which released a cup noodle version…
‘Kill Bill’ Restaurant Gonpachi’s New Branch Serves Up Sushi Hand Rolls
You may have heard of Gonpachi, the Tokyo restaurant featured in the famous Crazy 88s fight sequence in Kill Bill. The venue in Nishi-Azabu is…
Forget About Champagne, Sparkling Sake Brings a Traditional Japanese Twist to Christmas Dinner
Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…
Use a Pikachu Stamp to Sign Official Japanese Documents with a Pokemon Seal
That’s seal, not Seel. But now it’s possible to get a Seel on your seal if you want. In Japan, rather than signing documents and…
We Found An Extra Large Helping of Curry at Go Go Curry
by Japan Shopping Now / KOREKORE Aliens We are investigating throughout Japan. My stomach is growling. We are hungry. It’s already lunchtime. We’d love to…
Ajirojima Islet: Where ‘Crumbs of Shooting Stars’ Sleep
(by JAPAN Forward) The moon peeks out between the clouds, silhouetting the profile of the islet. Depicted in a long-exposure photograph are a host of…
15-Year-Old Japanese Artist’s Tricky 3D Coca Cola Art Is Good Enough To Drink
We’ve seen optical illusions used in everything from special shirts to give appearance of a bigger breast size and bringing anime characters to life, but…