New Japanese Hot Springs Are Scented With Popular Papico Ice Cream Flavors
With such a rich and extensive bathing culture that has manifested itself in everything between timeless and magical hot springs towns and even hot spring…
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Why Do Cats Love Cardboard Boxes? Japanese Illustrator Gives Unexpected and Heartwarming Reason
Much to the chagrin of cat owners everywhere, cats often seem to find less joy in their expensive scratch posts and more in the box…
Japanese Artist Charms With Capybara, Shoebill, and Kitty “Fake Sweets”
Japanese Twitter user and arts and crafts specialist @unamuu2014 does things a little different than previous food artists we’ve seen, who have gone as far…
Perfume’s Bubbly New VR Music Video and App Lets You Join In The Fun In an Exciting New Way
Electropop idol group Perfume have earned a solid fanbase in Japan as well as abroad by combining catchy, danceable tunes, fashionable retro-future stage outfits, unconventional…
30-Story-Tall Giant Panda Attacks Japanese Countryside
Ever since Kangkang and Ranran were unveiled at Ueno Zoo in 1972 after the normalization of bilateral Sino-Japanese relations, famously resulting in a kilometer-long line…
Cute Tokyo Motor Show Model Goes Viral By Making Suzuki “S” Logo With Her Fingers
At the most recent Tokyo Motor Show last month, visitors who stopped by the Suzuki booth were captivated not only by the new lineup of…
Japan Now Has Drinkable Strawberry Shortcake
Japan has never shied away from challenging the medium of canned beverages as a vessel for its favorite sweets. In the past, we’ve seen Japanese…
Pepsi’s Japan Exclusive Christmas Flavour Revealed
This winter, get ready to experience a Japanese-style Christmas cake, condensed into carbonated drink form! Japan has a reputation for being home to the quirkiest…
World’s First Skateboard Karaoke To Open In Kyoto
Karaoke is still one of Japan’s favorite leisure activities, so it comes as no surprise that karaoke system companies are always looking for ways to…
Yakiniku Sushi Is A Gourmet Sensation Fusing Sushi and Choice Meats Grilled At Your Table
In the last four years or so, restaurant development and design company SPICEWORKS Co. has fused two of the most popular foods in Japan, sushi…
New Vending Machine In Kyoto Lets You Make Your Own Personalized Kit Kat Souvenirs
Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…
Female Ninjas at Cafe Kunoichi in Tokyo Will Teach You Shuriken, Katana And Rice Ball Making
If you want to learn the way of the ninja, Japan has a ninja academy, after which you could even take a ninja certification test….
Meiji Era-Style Starbucks To Open Up Outside Hot Springs That Inspired Spirited Away
Starbucks Japan is known for taking advantage of the country’s beautiful scenery and regional flavors to release exclusive goods, such as stylish Mt. Fuji cups…
These Doggies Are So Cute You Could Eat Them
It seems we can never grow tired of cute dogs, whether they’re real shiba dogs striking sexy poses or putting on funny faces, corgis wagging…
Newest Japanese Kit Kats Are Premium Birthstone Chocolates To Be Sold Monthly
Japanese Kit Kat flavors are known for their variety, often taking advantage of regional and seasonal ingredients. It’s their high-end Chocolatory stores, however, that have…