‘Ryūseitō’: The Story of A Meteor Sword Christened by ‘The Last Samurai’ Takeaki Enomoto
“Do you know about Ryūseitō?” asked Kuniichi Takami, 48, as he slowly took out a dagger, otherwise known as tantō (短刀, literally short sword). Hiroyuki…
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Japanese singer AI and SNS marketing firm FinT launch Instagram media Take Action for Peace
On June 18th, Japanese SNS marketing company FinT, Inc. announced the launch of “TAP: Take Action for Peace”, an Instagram media created by popular singer…
These gorgeous laser-cut wooden cover notebooks feature neo-Japanesque patterns
Do you use a notebook to take notes? Many people use the convenient memo function of their smartphones or computers instead of writing down important…
Nijisanji EN holds second Vtuber audition for both female and male characters
(Updated on March 4th, 2022: Please note that this article was written in June 2021 and refers to NIJISANJI EN auditions that have already concluded….
Japanese company helps local souvenir products unsold due to pandemic reach customers online
Souvenirs are, by their nature, destined for tourists. However, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people sightseeing in various tourist spots throughout…
Paper sugar packs for iced drinks to reduce waste in Japan, where plastic syrup packs are the norm
If you haven’t visited Japan before, you may wonder how sugar in paper packs could possibly be presented as a new idea, let alone a…
Japanese fashion brand collabs with Discovery Channel on upcycled tire “Whale” shoulder bag
Mondo Design, Inc. is now selling the “Whale” shoulder bag in a special collaboration between their brand SEAL, known for upcycled bags made from reused…
Photos of bleak shopping arcade and contrasting entrance sign shocks Japanese Twitter users
For many who have visited or lived in Japan, the word shōtengai 商店街 (shopping street or shopping arcade) evokes small shops competing for shoppers’ attention…
Feel like a Ghibli heroine at home with relaxwear inspired by Kiki, Sheeta and Arrietty
Some of our readers may recall when we introduced Donguri Closet. A spinoff brand of Donguri Republic, the most famous maker of goods for Studio…
Japanese high school freshman launches startup to cut food waste, opens fruit daifukumochi shop
On June 19th, 2021, a new branch of the Kanazawa-based fruit daifuku sweets shop Rinrindō 凛々堂 will open in the Kyōdō 経堂 neighborhood of Setagaya…
Total Concentration! Play hard and study hard with a new Demon Slayer Toy!
Do your children love Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba? Do they want to have a smartphone? Sega Toys Co., Ltd. will make their wishes come…
Crowdfunding Rescues Niigata’s Traditional Geisha Entertainment Culture
Banquets in traditional geisha settings were a feature of Niigata’s ozashiki cultureーuntil the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Here’s what one company did to save it. By…
Ready to throw a Japan-themed summer party? These items will make your party memorable
Although the novel coronavirus pandemic is still raging around the world, in some countries, things have eased up enough to allow people to consider throwing…
Bread artist continues to delight with creations contrasting cute bear heads and buff bodies
Buff bear bread Ran (@konel_bread) is a bread artist who teaches baking classes and creates various original designs of sweet and savory breads. She’s most…
“Attack on Titan” collaborates with online liquor store Kurand on Marleyan red wine
The internationally popular Attack on Titan, one of the best-selling manga of all time, may have officially concluded, but the excitement over the series is…