If you’ve ever been on a last train in Tokyo, you know that they can be a bit of a mausoleum on wheels for unfortunate…

Back in October, Japan’s Saga Prefecture announced that it would be recruiting “real life Team Rocket members” via its promotional Sagaprise! project website. The project’s…

Many people outside of Japan are surprised to learn that this country has a thriving telegram culture. You read that correctly. Telegram. If that conjures…

This year, Coca-Cola Japan have been smashing the special edition bottle designs. First was the springtime cherry blossom offering. お花見の季節がやってきた♪スマイルも満開:D #やっぱりコーク #cocacola #コカコーラ #桜ボトル #桜…

Kirby and his friends, with their simple character designs, have lended their likeness to everything from gas tanks and lingerie to meat buns, pancakes and…

Have you found the Jessie to your James? If so, jewellers U-Treasure are showing off a range of Pokemon wedding rings at their bridal fair…

The original Tamagotchi was a small, round handheld device on a keychain. 90s kids will fondly remember having one or more dangling off their book…

In 1972, artistic legend Go Nagai created the manga and anime Devilman, about a teenage boy with the strength and power of a demon yet…

Japan is bursting with natural wonders due to distinct seasons and diverse prefectures. From snowy Hokkaido at the top, to tropical Okinawa at the bottom…

You may have heard of Yona Yona, the beer brand of Yo-Ho Brewing Company in Karuizawa, Japan. Currently exported in the US, Australia, Korea, Singapore,…

If you’ever been to a Japanese bakery, you’ve no doubt noticed a variety of tasty breads and pastries to choose from, but one recent tread,…

Anyone can become the protagonist of a video game with the ‘Hero Lens’ Keychain. Simply hold it up and the landscape in front of you…

Gyoza are basically Chinese dumplings, but when served up in Japan you will usually get ‘yaki gyoza’. These are pan fried dumplings that are both…

While Tokyo is only just starting to feel the chill of winter, Northern parts of Japan have already had their first snows of the year….

When Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard isn’t offering KFC-scented bath bombs and see-through schoolgirl outfits, they like to get creative with animal-themed goods, and…