All-organic and plant-based delicatessen Glean by OneBite opens in Shibuya
On June 12th, 2021, Pray Co., Ltd., the Japanese company behind vegan meal kit OneBite, is opening a plant-based delicatessen called “Glean by OneBite” in…
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Natural Japanese fashion brand nest Robe crafts clothes hangers from excess fabric
Following food waste, fashion waste is one of the most serious environmental problems facing our world. It is said that the amount of clothing discarded…
Tour service Japonisme’s Pride Month campaign features discounted virtual tours, rainbow logo
Every year in June, Pride Month is celebrated in the United States to support LGBTQ+ people. JAPONISME, which provides travel services to people from all…
Gorgeous new figures imagine Ram and Rem from “Re:Zero” starting life in the “Neon City”, Emilia coming soon
If you’re a fan of the twin demon sisters Ram and Rem from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, chances are you’ve seen your…
Hello Kitty interviews Japanese marine-earth science R&D agency on plastic waste problem
Today, on World Oceans Day (June 8th), Hello Kitty released a video on her official YouTube channel, HELLO KITTY CHANNEL, of her online interview with…
New “mask” gives you permanent melonpan munching face while blocking microdroplets
Do you love melonpan? Of course you do. Who can resist that satisfyingly ridged pattern, the round shape, and the combination of delicious, crunchy sugary…
Strength and beauty combined: Traditional Japanese Kiriko cut glass in unbreakable silicone
Kiriko 切子 glass is a beautiful Japanese artisanal glass craft with carefully applied cuts, often in intricate patterns. Within Kiriko, the traditions of Edo-kiriko 江戸切子…
Loneliness at the End of the Line
The Hanasaki line has seen busier days. The local train that connects the cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido fights to live another year…
Japan discovers the secret of weight loss… It’s kawaii
Losing weight is obviously not straightforward. Like me, you’ve probably tried your entire life to lose weight but have never been able to keep your…
McDonald’s Japan releases trio of Pikachu themed fruit desserts for summer
Are you ready to re-charge this summer? McDonald’s Japan sure is. They’ve enlisted the help of cathartic cutie, Pikachu to produce 3 new refreshing Pokémon…
These mystery Japanese gift sets will make your dad very happy on Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like most of us you probably still haven’t found a gift yet. Now, you…
Have your dream wedding in the skies over Japan!
Good news for the couples who are thinking about giving up their wedding ceremony because of the pandemic. Here’s a unique and luxurious way to…
Japanese “muscle junkie” girl’s “maximum effort” JoJo pose photos go viral
In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…
Interview with Violence Tomoko, creator of the manga “A Love Story in Virtual Reality”
Virtual reality technology, already a staple of science fiction literature, continues to be a popular theme in manga and anime. Works like Accel World or…
Japanese jewelry brand Canal 4℃ selling jewelry made with sustainable lab-grown diamonds
Today, June 4th 2021, Japanese jewelry brand Canal 4℃, developed by F.D.C. Products Co., Ltd., launched its first jewelry using lab-grown diamonds at its stores…