Halloween in Japan doesn’t have the tradition of Trick or Treating to center around, but adventurous seasonal releases from fast food chains and a cosplay-edge…

The Tsukiji fish market and its early-morning auctions are one of Japan’s top experiences that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. What sets…

Now widely worn throughout Japan as bold fashion pieces, Sukajan, or Souvenir Jackets, were originally worn by American soldiers stationed in Yokosuka after World War…

Japanese bento, traditional home-packed or take out lunch boxes, have become well known around the world thanks not only to their delicious and varied contents,…

Though futons are not as commonly used as beds anymore, loyal admirers of the traditional Japanese bedding continue to use them for their comfort as…

Ice cream is not just for kids, it’s for everyone. Popular ice cream brand Haagen Dazs has the same mentality, and is ready to release…

The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…

Sometimes life in our fast-paced world can get so hectic, we forget to eat. But if it were up to any of us, we would…

Owakudani is an active volcanic valley in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, just outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Looking around, you may feel as though you’ve…

Normally if you want to see animals you have to visit a zoo, circus or go camping. But Japan has a variety of hot spots…

You often here many lamenting the death of newspapers, but Japanese artist Chie Hitotsuyama is finding a lot of artistic life in them. The 34…

Ideas borne out of a whim often turn out to be the seeds of something brilliant, and Cup Noodle brand Nissin had a similar flash…

The worldwide craze for Pokemon Go has definitely come down from it’s ridiculous peak, but one of the testaments to the game’s influence is that…

You may remember when the news of McDonald’s Japan’s chocolate sauce covered French fries, or the “McChoco Potato” (fries are called “Fried potato” in Japanese),…

Though we may not hear about Neko Atsume as much as we used to, fans of the charming game still continue to collect fish to…