Spy x Family pop-up shop merch has cute peanut theme, Loid, Yor and Anya in overalls
Two weeks from now, fans of the internationally trending and wildly popular manga and anime series Spy × Family (stylized as SPY×FAMILY) will be converging…
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We tried one of the best pork katsu curry sandwiches in Tokyo
Katsu and Katsu Curry in Japan Pork katsu, known in Japanese as tonkatsu (豚カツ or とんかつ), is one of Japan’s favorite fried foods. The breaded…
Six cute hime cut hairstyles according to illustrator Narumi Hosokawa
Since last year, a hairstyle known as the hime cut (姫カット hime katto in Japanese) has been trending internationally. Whether it’s the models at Prada’s…
Cat hungering for a taiyaki cake is relatable to Japanese sweets-lovers everywhere
“He has the eyes of a hunter…!” “This is such a soothing sight…” “I can’t get enough of this picture!” These are just some of…
Japanese hobbyist can repel mosquitoes in style with his “armillary sphere” artwork
Mosquito coils, known as katori senkō 蚊取り線香 (literally “mosquito-removing incense”) in Japanese, are an unmistakable part of the iconography of summer in Japan. For many…
Japanese schools to introduce genderless swimsuits with unisex two-piece design
Three Japanese schools plan to introduce new genderless swimsuits with unisex two-piece designs during the current academic year (April 2022 to March 2023), with ten…
Genderless makeup artist Zutti Mattia wows with amazing makeover videos
Affiliated with the creative agency PPPSTUDIO, Zutti Mattia is a Japanese creator and makeup artist who promotes genderless beauty. With a background as a former…
“I saw two men holding hands…”: Japanese store has perfect response to prejudiced complaint
In the interest of improving customer service, it’s still common in many parts of the world for stores to have physical suggestion boxes. In Japan,…
Six most scenic summer drives in Japan
With the official start of summer coming up in just a few weeks, many people are looking forward to road trips. Japan is no exception,…
Things that make you say “Oh!”: Husband’s interpretation of rice cooker display goes viral
We all have an anecdote or two we can tell relating to embarrassing misunderstandings. Twitter user ゆう Yuu (@okykch1) has a real doozy of a…
Kimono Style: Celebrating in Shimoda With The Black Ships Festival
Shimoda is normally a sleepy fishing community famous for onsen and seafood, but it celebrates the Kurofune Matsuri with parades, flourish and kimono every May….
Adorable miniature melonpan pens are perfect for Japanese bakery lovers
If you love Japanese bakeries, you’re probably already familiar with melonpan. They’re one of Japan’s most famous original sweet breads. Very similar to Mexican conchas…
Polite exchange on bus turns into epic battle in hilarious hand-drawn animated short
In Japan, seats on highway buses and Shinkansen bullet trains are adjustable so you can recline them, which makes your journey more comfortable. As a…
Chunky or fine, which one are you? Japan’s red bean paste debate ends in crushing victory by…?
On the internet, you’ll often find people debating over their preferences in different varieties of foods. In Japan, for example, a famous one is the…
Ordering a free smile at McDonald’s Japan: Difference in illustrations “cracks up” TikTok
Although it has disappeared from McDonald’s locations in many other countries, one of the services still offered by McDonald’s Japan is the free “Smile.” As…