Osamu Tezuka fans can now perk up with easy-to-make Black Jack coffee
Ahhh, coffee! Where would I be without you? I certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain this job—or any job for that matter—without a cup of…
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Tōno: immerse yourself in the distant past with a visit to the cradle of Japanese folklore
Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…
Sports Hochi to release “Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours 5th Anniversary Special Edition”
Summary Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd., publisher of the daily newspaper “Sports Hochi”, will release a “Love Live! Sunshine‼ Aqours 5th Anniversary Special Issue” from March…
Bursting with berry flavor, Pino ice cream bonbons use 100% Amaou strawberry juice
Pino is a bite-sized bonbon with a smooth ice cream filling and a chocolate coating that melts in your mouth. One of Morinaga Milk Industries’…
These adorable otter mugs, lids, spoons and chopstick rests are otterly irresistible
Taking a breather at home is an important way to refresh yourself. On your day off, you may want to order a nice cup of…
Level up your coffee game with paperless filter made with Aritayaki ceramic ware techniques
A cup of coffee for breakfast, tea time, or in between chores or work is a great way to take a break. Instant coffee is…
Stunning photo of meteor above Izu Ōshima island looks like a scene from “Your Name”
Bolides (commonly known as fireballs) are the brightest of meteors you’re ever likely to observe in the night sky. At around 3:00 a.m. on March…
Can Japan meet its carbon emissions reduction targets?
On October 29th last year, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that Japan would reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. This was a…
Try this limited edition kiwi sake for a fresh taste of Spring
As Spring blossoms in Japan, it can mean only one thing: it’s time to unfurl the picnic blanket and enjoy some drinks underneath the sakura…
Japanese company’s Doggy Supporter is putting the spring back into elderly dogs’ steps
It’s well known that Japan faces an aging population crisis. Accordingly, Japan is currently making efforts to fortify society against the ravages of time; designated…
Chocolate maker Tirol goes classy with their Premium Chocolat Framboise product
March 14th, White Day, recently came and went in Japan. It is essentially the sequel to Valentine’s Day for those unfamiliar with the special occasion….
Hotel New Otani Landscape Garden: an oasis of peace in Akasaka – and it’s free!
Looking for a quiet spot in central Tokyo is easier said than done. If ever you find yourself yearning from a break from the crowds…
Zoom lecture about Kagawa Toyohiko, “the Gandhi of Japan” on March 30th
Kagawa Toyohiko Kagawa Toyohiko (賀川 豊彦 1888-1960) was one of the foremost peace campaigners and internationalists of the twentieth century. He was known as ‘the…
New Spring dessert “Strawberry Mont Blanc” now on sale while supplies last
Japan’s Mont Blanc specialty shop 生搾りモンブラン専門店 namashibori monburan senmonten (literally “freshly-pressed Mont Blanc specialty shop”) released a brand-new dessert on March 11th, 2021. The store’s…
Japan’s Caffè & Bar Pronto releases a seasonal Pink Tea Latte with ruby chocolate this March
Caffè & Bar Pronto, a well-known Japanese café chain established in 1988, released a new seasonal beverage on the 14th of March. The new drink…