Japanese Sushi Chain Issues Apology, Bans Photography After Viral YouTube Video
Earlier this month, Tokyo-based American YouTuber TkyoSam placed a GoPro on the conveyor belt at Sushiro, a popular revolving sushi restaurant chain in Japan. After…
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Max Out On Matcha Sweets At Westin Hotel’s Magnificent Matcha Dessert Buffet
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha… It seems we just can’t get enough of that rich, green ambrosia. The global popularity of matcha has encouraged Japanese service-providers to…
Worldwide Auditions for New Anime Looking for English Speaking Singers
Is it your dream to star in a Japanese anime but thought you would never get the chance due to your language? An amazing opportunity…
Experience Samurai Sword and Archery Demonstration at Sakura Castle Park
If you’re a fan of samurai, traditional Japanese martial arts and Japanese castles, and you happen to be visiting or living in Japan right now,…
Coca-Cola to Launch Their First Ever Alcoholic Drink in Japan But What Exactly is a Chu-Hi?
Although Coca-Cola and the various brands they own are widely used as mixers for spirits around the world, the company are yet in their 132…
Yahoo! Japan Releases Touching Online Video to Commemorate Tohoku Earthquake
This year is the seventh anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake (also known as the Great East Japan Earthquake). It was a powerful magnitude 9 and…
Carry Around Your Own “Anti-Rain A.T. Field” With These Elegant Evangelion Umbrellas
Maehara Kouei Shouten 前原光榮商店, makers of Western style umbrellas, now in their 70th year of business, are famous for producing elegant, sturdy umbrellas made with…
Chabacco: Sticks of Powdered Green Tea Packaged Like Cigarettes
While green tea and products made with it continue to gain international attention, domestic consumption of simple green tea in Japanese households is sadly on…
Otaku Coin: The Cryptocurrency That Could Save the Otaku Industry – Interview (Part 1)
Since the end of 2017 when they first made the announcement, Japanese pop culture news site and online store Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) has been…
Have A Tea Party With Pikachu And Friends Thanks To Cute Karel Čapek Collaboration Tea
As one of the most popular game and anime franchises, Pokémon commands a lot of attention from companies and service providers, resulting in an amazing…
Dragon Ball Bulma’s New Voice Actress Gives A Spotless Debut Performance
Ever since voice actress Hiromi Tsuru sadly passed away last Fall, Dragon Ball fans and anime fans in general have wondered who would take over…
30,000 Girls’ Day Dolls Displayed At Japan’s Original “Big Hinamatsuri” in Tokushima
In the days leading up to March 3rd, known as Hinamatsuri ひな祭り, or Girls Day, many Japanese families display special ornamental dolls which have been…
Speak With An Anime Character’s Voice With The Astonishing Animegaphone!
You may have seen toys, gadgets or smartphone apps that digitally alter your voice, changing your gender or age or making you sound like a…
Plan Your Sakura-Viewing in Japan With This Blooming Forecast
If you’re planning to visit Japan in Spring to enjoy the cherry blossoms, you’ll surely be interested in knowing where and when the best conditions…
Stay Warm And Entertained In Winter Aboard The Yomeishu Kotatsu Train
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 The Sanriku Kaigan is a beautiful coastline extending along the Pacific Ocean from southern Aomori prefecture, through Iwate prefecture and northern…