The petite series from interior design shop Francfranc will help you work more comfortably
Spring is a time of change. Many people feel rejuvenated as April marks the beginning of spring. As such, it’s only natural to redesign your…
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Save water and space with this super-compact tank-type dishwasher from Thanko
Gadget vendor Thanko Co., Ltd. announced today that in June 2021, it will release a stylish black color model of their popular Lakua compact tank-type…
Japanese firm Refinverse Inc. expands operations of its upcycled fishing net nylon
Since 2019, Japanese company Refinverse Inc. has been recycling airbag fabric but mainly discarded fishing nets into a product line of nylon resin called REAMIDE….
Interview with the Producer of the All-Girl VTuber Group hololive English
in September 2020, to much fanfare and anticipation from fans, COVER Corporation (CEO: Motoaki Tanigo) announced the launch of hololive English, an all-girl VTuber group…
New Sights on the Horizon: Interview with Kengo Kuma
“After corona, we have entered a period where the role of architecture must consider how the place and humans can be connected.” (Architect Kengo Kuma)…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
World’s top startup competition for SDG-minded social entrepreneurs: Japan preliminary round
The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest startup competition for social entrepreneurs tackling sustainable development goals. The XTC JAPAN Steering Committee, the organizer…
50-year-old Japanese man’s stylish makeover gets rave reviews on social media
Whether it’s Extreme Makeover and Queer Eye in the US, or shows like 10 Years Younger in the UK, reality makeover shows are a popular…
Sustainable canine fashion service upcycles owners’ jackets & coats into formal doggie wear
Pier’s, a bespoke brand creating one-of-a-kind garments for you to cherish, will start selling high-quality custom-made upscaled outfits for dogs in collaboration with Laule’a doggies,…
These flower-print cups and saucers are inspired by Okinawa’s traditional Bingata textile patterns
Bingata 紅型 is a traditional Okinawan textile dyeing technique that has long attracted people with its bright colors and simple motifs inspired by the flowers,…
Surround yourself with sleeping cats with Neko Cup sand sculpture molds
The time has come when you can buy peace of mind and without breaking your bank…! This “Infinite Cat Making Machine” developed by Yuka Morii…
This stop-motion animated Kirby victory dance is the most adorable Kirby video ever
Some of our readers may recall the amazing stop motion animation of Sakura from Street Fighter taking on a Red Bull can, which we introduced…
Japanese tomato farm and sake brewery cut food waste with tomato shiokōji using flawed produce
The Predicament of Yoda Farm Yoda Farm in Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has devoted itself to tomatoes for half a century. Although they used to…
McDonald’s Japan brings back its duo of Samurai Mac burgers as regular menu items
One year ago, McDondald’s Japan released two Samurai Mac burgers, “samurai-themed” burgers, each representing a feuding samurai faction. On one hand, the Wild Faction’s roasted…
Seibu Ikebukuro sells Spring-inspired bento box lunches to enjoy during flower-viewing picnics
Many of you are probably already familiar with the flower-viewing custom in Japan during spring. Around this time of the year, people gather in…