Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever to talk about gender stereotypes at SDG Global Festival
SDG Global Festival of Action from Japan On Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, “SDG Global Festival of Action from JAPAN” will be held,…
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Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…
When getting the silent treatment is a good thing: Japanese hair salon’s pandemic measure
In order to reduce the risk of infection from the novel coronavirus, many people have been avoiding a visit to their usual hair salon or…
Soft and easy to clean, these Japanese diatomite bath mats will keep your feet dry and comfy
Diatomite, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth, is a natural material that absorbs humidity and used in a variety of products such as coasters and trays….
Lighting Designer Motoko Ishii’s Collection of Works In Search of a New Land of Light
“There is something about luminosity that resonates with people. The glow of the lighthouse, the eternal flame. It could be a testimony for being alive…
nanakusa: Japan’s first NFT marketplace with a crypto artist registration system launches beta
Today, Japanese blockchain platform company SmartApp, Inc. launched the beta version of nanakusa, Japan’s first NFT marketplace for registered crypto artists. In the beta version,…
Unused Valentine’s Day chocolate recycled thanks to Japanese food waste reduction service
Although they sell very well around Valentine’s Day and White Day, chocolates are obviously enjoyed throughout the year. It seems like new chocolate sweets appear…
Sakura Drone Project provides free gorgeous sakura backgrounds, virtual hanami and more
While some people may try to find socially distant ways of enjoying cherry blossoms this year, the pandemic has put the kibosh on the typically…
Tokyo pizzeria distributes free DIY pizza kits to kids with families to help them avoid crowds
Earlier this year, PST Roppongi (PST stands for Pizza Studio Tamaki, after its chef, Tsubasa Tamaki) distributed free pizza making kits called お家de pizza ouchi…
The White Country unveiled: Interview with team behind unconventional Hokkaido tourism video
“I think I found myself in this land” Last month, the Hokkaido Tourism Organization unveiled a new video on their official website, Good Day Hokkaido….
Paying respect to the 47 rōnin, Japan’s most famous ‘men of honour,’ at Sengakuji Temple
The rival moral codes of pre-modern Japan live on in the present day. On the one hand, you have corporate Japan, which takes its morals…
Can video games solve social issues? Research by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment & top university
The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…
Unique herbal tea bags create a beautiful world of sea creatures in your teacup
Imagine a fantastic ocean world appearing in your teacup. It’s possible with “Ocean Tea Bag,” available at grape SHOP. In this article, we will introduce…
Comfort Hotel Introduces Complimentary Springtime Nanohana Veggie Potage
Choice Hotels Japan introduced a new addition to their complimentary breakfast service at their Comfort Hotels nationwide. Their “Springtime Nanohana Veggie Potage” was developed in…
Goa trance electronic music K.U.R.O. is helping audiophiles rediscover Buchla synthesizers
If you walk down the streets of Kobe, Japan for long enough, you’re bound to come across a labyrinth of shōtengai 商店街, or shopping arcades….