EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0: Fans Welcome The Ending Delayed More Than Eight Years With A Standing Ovation
The fans could finally see the end of Evangelion, and the satisfaction was worth waiting for 8 years. Here’s why. Simon Kagaya, for JAPAN Forward…
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These unique hand-crafted watches use the ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki in their design
Mizuhiki 水引 is ancient Japanese decorative art with origins in the Muromachi period. Featuring colored cords made of twined paper, often knotted in ornate patterns,…
Japanese service turns 15,000 restaurants nationwide into food kitchens for needy kids
In recent years, child poverty has become a major social issue in Japan. In response, the number of Children’s Food Kitchens, known in Japanese as…
Japan’s “Care for Care Workers” project offers much-needed support during the pandemic
Since February 2020, Japan, like much of the world, has been dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. As of March 2021, people are still being…
Cool cap from Yamanashi recycles traditional inden lacquered deerskin and Fujiyama Ori cloth
This cool cap is the fruit of a collaborative project between traditional craft makers in Yamanashi prefecture. It combines Inden lacquered deerskin and Fujiyama Ori…
A visit to Zenpukuji Temple in Azabu to see the oldest tree in Tokyo
The Giant Gingko Tree at Zenpukuji temple is said to be the oldest tree in Tokyo. Although it is only 20 metres in height, which…
Pandemics past, green futures merge in ceramic GAS MASK POT from Franco-Japanese project
TENEO, a fashion brand embodying the finest elements of French and Japanese materials and production, has teamed up with master ceramicist Shibukusa Ryūzō 渋草柳造, 7th…
Hiraizumi: a fabled earthly paradise made rich by gold dust
In the Travels of Marco Polo, the great Venetian explorer calls Japan “the land of gold – Zipangu.” It is believed that he wrote these…
Twitter user Licca makes mouth-watering Japanese cakes but look closely before digging in
Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…
‘Watch out, he bites’: Japan’s dogs before the ‘pet boom’
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The country has just 17 million children under the age of 16,…
Top tips for snaffling up cool bargains at Japan’s 100-yen shops
The one-hundred-yen shop, where everything costs 100 yen or less, is not particular to Japan. But no other country can boast the depth and breadth…
Haruki Murakami’s new Line of T-Shirts in collaboration with UNIQLO: Now on Sale
The Japanese writer, Haruki Murakami (春樹 村上) who has captivated book lovers all across the world, has now released a new line of T-shirts in…
Q Posket Inuyasha chibi figurines scheduled to appear this summer
The chibi figurine line, Q Posket by Banpresto, will release two more designs that feature the protagonist of the popular series Inuyasha, by Rumiko Takahashi, in August 2021. The two figurines…
Tea time is more enjoyable with these cute critter tea bags
In the midst of your hectic day-to-day life, there are moments when you want to take a breather. Sometimes you just want to clear your…
Drive-through greengrocer in Japan allows safe shopping, supports farmers during pandemic
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, most people are trying to maintain social distance. However, when it comes to putting…