Tradition And Technique Meet In New Japanese Match Style Incense Sticks
Two traditional crafts of Hyogo prefecture, matchmaking and incense production, have come together in a simple but innovative new design called Hibi: incense sticks in…
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Tokyo’s New Luxury Bus Offers Stress-Free Fancy Ride And Breakfast
In December, Tokyo sightseeing bus group KM will be teaming up with Nestlé to offer a lucky select number of applicants facing grueling commutes in…
The Super Genki Disney Obaachan: Yoshiko-san
Recently, while changing the TV channels and searching for something interesting, I stumbled upon “Uwasa no Okyaksama”(ウワサのお客さま/The rumored customer), a show that you can watch…
Japanese Artist Crafts Epic Beast And Plant Hybrid Sculptures
Held at the Tokyo Big Sight twice a year since 1994, Design Festa is an annual Tokyo art exposition that showcases the work of thousands…
Interview with Mantra, A Manga Translation System and Reading Site Poised to Become “The Netflix of Manga”
A breath of fresh air in the world of manga publishing On September 2, 2019, Mantra, a new manga reading service unlike any other was…
Tokyo Bakery Goes All In On New Extra Fluffy Cat Shaped Bread
Japanese bakeries can often be overwhelming when it comes to offerings to choose from, but if you can pry your eyes away from ridiculously cute…
New Japanese Kit Kats Team Up With Number One Sweets Souvenir Seller For Gold Caramel Banana Flavor
While Japanese Kit Kats are widely known for their range of Japan seasonal and regional exclusive flavors from around the country, one of their most…
Renowned Traditional Japanese Doll Maker Crafts Gorgeous Fabric-lined Wooden Pikachu
Hina-ningyo are perhaps the most well known when it comes to the display of traditional ornamental dolls to pray for and celebrate the healthy growth…
Groom Yourself Like A Cat With Cat Combing-inspired Hair Gel From Japan
Are you running out of items to add to your collection of off-the-wall cat goods? Are lip gloss that simulates kissing a wet cat nose,…
KFC Japan Opens Up All-You-Can-Eat-And-Drink Buffet Restaurant In Tokyo
For several years, Kentucky Fried Chicken has rolled out seasonal all-you-can-eat fried chicken options at select restaurants in Japan, but menu items have been limited…
Fearsome Palm Tree Japanese Folklore Dragon Gives Goosebumps In Okinawa
The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa celebrates the people, culture, and nature of Japan’s southern islands. One aim of the festival is…
Japan’s New Ultimate Gaming Onesie Is Equipped For Every Situation
Japanese gaming furniture and roomwear brand Bauhutte set out to make winter gaming hibernation a lot cozier last year with its “4G for Gamers” onesie,…
Japan Celebrates Year Of The Rat With Impossibly Cute Capybara Hot Spring
“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows…
Put Your Sweet Tooth In The Corner With New Sumikko Gurashi Traditional Japanese Sweets
Thanks to Bandai’s “sweets division”, a series of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) called “Tabemasu” has made almost too-cute-to-eat desserts modeled after popular Japanese characters such…
Japan’s Fancy Cat Siamese Kitty Pajama Set Gives A Full Feline Transformation
For feline fans in Japan, Felissimo’s Cat Club (Neko-bu) division provides a treasure trove of quirky cat goods that includes everything from kitty milk scented…