Matsuken Sunbreak! Japan’s favorite dancing shogun promotes Monster Hunter in promo MV
Today, June 30th, 2022, is an exciting day for gamers who have been following the hit Monster Hunter game series. The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak…
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We tried one of Japan’s most famous pork katsu sandwiches
If you love pork katsu, known in Japanese as tonkatsu (豚カツ or とんかつ), then you probably know that you can enjoy these breaded and fried…
Japanese nail artist goes viral with “Gakuen Handsome’s lethal weapons”
When manga and anime fans think of Gakuen Handsome, the Boys’ Love doujin game which was adapted into a series of smartphone games, novelizations, OVA…
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[Review] My happiness leveled up when I began living with an octopus wiener pillow!
Do you have any special items for relaxation or to reduce your stress such as herb teas, eye masks, or the like? Of course, those…
Showa retro vibes in the nostalgic Tokyo neighborhood of Shibamata: Top places to visit
Shibamata (柴又) is a nostalgic neighborhood full of charm. It’s also highly underrated. Many tourists prefer going to the big city and choose more flashy…
Artist shows potential of knitting in cosplay with striking Demon’s Hand from “Hell Teacher Nūbē”
When most people think of knitting, they imagine warm scarves, gloves, hats and sweaters and, for those who are more into handcrafted items, maybe plushies,…
Japanese shaved ice master’s gourmet kakigori will make you feel like a billion yen
A shaved ice master opens his own store On June 16th, a Japanese-style cafe specializing in shaved ice with a spacious and opulent interior opened…
Level up your ramen game with this foolproof recipe for ramen eggs
If you love ramen to the point that you’ve begun making it at home, then you probably know that an excellent bowl of ramen doesn’t…
Big Hero 6’s Baymax makes an unexpected “appearance” in a Japanese kitchen
Japanese Twitter user and manga artist めめ Meme (@meme4coma) was about to cook a dish of 肉じゃが nikujaga—a popular Western-influenced stew mainly consisting of meat…
Shisolicious! This simple and delicious recipe will give you a great reason to eat more shiso
Unless you were raised in Japan or Korea where it’s commonly available, chances are you discovered shiso leaf (perilla) as a garnish with sashimi. If…
Japan opens a mocktail bar where moms-to-be can unwind
As more people pursue health and wellness-driven lifestyles, alcohol-free bars continue to gain in popularity around the world. But what about people who usually drink…
Malzeno from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak hijacks 3D digital ad space in downtown Tokyo
Malzeno Attacks! As some grape Japan readers may recall, Tokyo has a giant 3D calico cat who meows and looks down on the crowd thanks…
We tried the gourmet egg sandwiches famous in Japanese showbiz as backstage snacks
In case you haven’t heard by now, Japan is heaven for egg sandwiches, or たまごサンド tamago sando. The late Anthony Bourdain is famous for having…
Japanese cooking artist turns Kirby into adorable raspberry mousse cakes
Video game hero Kirby continues to ride his star of popularity. Not only does he have his own cafe but he has enjoyed collaborations with…
Legendary sourcebook of ninja secrets discovered in Japan
On June 19th, 2022, municipal government officials in 甲賀市 Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture, famous for being a center of ninja heritage, announced that a manuscript…