Japanese photog captures sunset silhouettes of electric wires, train tracks & other infrastructure
Sometimes it just a matter of being at the right time and right place. Combined with a masterful eye and skill, and a photographer can…
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Ads for Japanese pizza chain vaunt their natural, unpretentious pizza with barechested Italian
Napoli no Kama ナポリの窯 (lit. “Napolitan oven”), a Japanese pizza chain operated by Strawberry Cones, Inc. has launched a new advertisement campaign featuring a series…
Blurring the line between work and play: “workation” rentals become a thing in Japan
During COVID-19, the demand for various industries is increasing. Perhaps surprisingly, vacation villas fall within this category. Until recently, villas were naturally considered by most…
Origami zoom parties help Japanese arts-and-crafts aficionados get through COVID-19
Ever since the COVID-19 virus began to spread—something that feels like a hundred years ago—the lifestyles of people worldwide have dramatically changed. Obviously, people were…
Ultra-comfy pajama brand gelato pique collaborates with Asahiyama Zoo
gelato pique is a brand growing in popularity in Japan. As residents often find themselves at home these days, they seek stylish room wear that…
Nagoya’s cutest dessert has Japan in a flap
Japan poses the sweet-toothed with a paradox. The country crafts phenomenal desserts, too tasty not to eat, but then shapes them in the form of…
Starbucks Japan releases sustainable carrot cake
One of the simple pleasures that come from living in the era of globalization, is the joy of travelling overseas and sampling local menus from…
New miniature replicas of legendary Fire Emblem weapons released for pre-orders
New merchandise based on the Fire Emblem games was recently announced by series developers, Intelligent Systems, and now fans can have their own miniature replicas…
Pokémon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a colorful interactive exhibition
To celebrate 25 years of the wonderfully expansive world that started out from two 8-bit video games, an interactive exhibition called “Pokémon Colors” is set…
Studio Ghibli fashion brand GBL brings back popular T-shirt series
GBL is a casual fashion brand that specializes in clothing inspired by Studio Ghibli, and this year, they’re taking the most popular designs from their…
Iconic Cardcaptor Sakura outfits get transformed into adorable capsule toys
The stunning outfits worn by Sakura Kinomoto in the anime adaptation of the popular magical girl series, Cardcaptor Sakura, have been transformed into a lineup…
YOASOBI x UNIQLO UT Collection to be released in July!
The UT collection refers to the Uniqlo lineup of T-shirts created in collaboration with different bands, authors, artists, shows, manga, or anime series. One of…
Latest work by Maki Miyoshi, author of manga “My Boy in Blue,” released in new digital format
The latest work from Maki Miyoshi, known for the romantic shōjo manga series, My Boy in Blue (PとJK P to JK / lit. “the policeman and…
Guide to the rainy season in Japan: What are the best “Tsuyu” apps?
It is still the rainy season in Japan, so if you are visiting it during the tsuyu time, you might experience a few inconveniences. Tsuyu…
Japan Travel Guide: A visit to the Kamakura Museum of Literature
This June, I decided it is time to escape a little from the busy Tokyo and headed to Kamakura, one of my favorite places in…