In Tokyo, anarchy comes on two wheels
Tokyo must be the single cleanest and most orderly city in the world. Everything is beautifully well-maintained, there is no litter on the streets, and…
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Hiroshima punk band PEXPOX’s Instagram and YouTube are full of psychedelic music madness
Music is a magical thing. Of course, it’s an approximately 20 billion dollar a year industry led by the likes of Billie Eilish and other…
Kamen Rider Reaches 50 Years Of Masked ‘Transformation’
The masked heroes of Kamen Rider have always changed with the times, and they will again with the pandemic. Strong heroes, weak heroes, women heroes,…
Dispose of cooking oil efficiently with Japanese microfiber named after The Rose of Versailles
Here’s a useful product that has been making the rounds on the Internet in Japan. It looks very similar to Riyoko Ikeda’s famous shojo manga…
Digging up Takenoko (Bamboo Shoots) in the Japanese Countryside: Tips and Recipes
A couple of weeks ago, my husband suddenly asked me if I want to go takenoko hori (たけのこ掘り) or digging up bamboo shoots in English….
Kujūkuri Herb Garden in Chiba Prefecture: Plants, Seasonal Drinks, and Unique Herb Items
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit some hidden spots in the Chiba Prefecture when I went bamboo shoots digging in Sanmu, and…
Mother’s Day gifts from LINE provide an easy way to celebrate with Mom
This year, Mother’s Day is being celebrated amid a renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in Japan. While that is undeniably disheartening, messaging company LINE, ubiquitous throughout the…
Flowers bloom eternally in Japan with the help of origami
Floral culture takes a front seat during spring in Japan. For starters, consumers are slammed with sakura-themed choices at convenience stores and shops. Some crossovers…
Bumper crop of films scoop prizes at 13th Okinawa International Film Festival
The 13th Okinawa International Film Festival came to a close after a weekend of screenings of sterling creations from some of the brightest talents in…
Momotani Juntenkan launches range of Halal beauty products for Muslim women
Momotani Juntenkan has been helping Japanese women to become even more healthy and beautiful since it was established 136 years ago. Now it has launched…
Discover Yomitan Village in Okinawa with the IGLOOO x Yomitan EC Project Collaboration
IGLOOO, a Japanese company that manages inbound marketing and business promotion for overseas customers, has teamed up with the Yomitan Village of Okinawa for a…
Exclusive Interview with Ryohei Suzuki from “The Romance Manga Artist”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: April 2021) Ryohei Suzuki, the star of Fuji…
Make your cooking kawaii with these Japanese koneko kitty cat food molds
Cats bring comfort to many people. There are surely people in the world who love cats and collect cat goods. If you’re now of them,…
Beautiful Japanese handmade skeleton watches have straps made with famous Ibaraki leather
Take a look at this gorgeous skeleton watch: © grape SHOP Or how about this one: © grape SHOP Handmade wristwatches meticulously modeled by Japanese…
Japanese food brand Ichimasa launches SDGs ad campaign with US-born comedian Patrick Harlan
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…