Photographer and Japan fan Davide Sasso recently accomplished his dream of visiting Japan, and judging by the awesome and inspired photography he came back with,…

Fans of celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli can find all sorts of sights and sounds that seem as if they were a real life depiction…

An acclaimed anime with a far-away setting A Place Further than the Universe or as it is known in Japanese, Sora yori mo Tōi Basho…

Okonomiyaki is celebrated as the savory soul food of Osaka. The pancake-esque dish can pretty much be whatever you want it to be (the name…

Ramen may not sound like a traditional Valentine’s Day culinary celebration, but Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen might be looking to change that with their latest…

Many traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) are lauded not only for their exquisite taste, but also their intricate and beautiful designs as well. As recently seen…

The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is a sub-zero spectacle of larger than life, beautifully sculptured snow art. The yearly extravaganza takes place in…

Japanese prefectures may be different sizes, have different climates, different charms and different downsides, but they are all worthy of love. That’s the message this…

It’s a well known cliché, that however much you spend on fancy beds and toys for your cats, they will always prefer the box it…

You’ve probably heard about Ariana Grande’s humorous tattoo mistake by now. The chart-topping singer has shown interest before in Japanese culture, even going as far…

The limited time only sakura inspired Frappuccino and hot beverage duo is Starbucks Japan’s main event every year. But before the big announcement revealing this…

Yohane? Little Demons? Numazu? The juxtaposition of words in our title may have raised a few eyebrows. Unless, of course, you’re a fan of the…

You may very well balk at the thought of a bookstore with an entrance fee. After all, isn’t one of life’s greatest free pleasures a…

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is used to freezing temperatures. Every winter without fail they are exposed to bitter cold and treacherous conditions. For people living…

You may be familiar with Australian cosplayer, model, wrestler, and singer Ladybeard for his work as one half of musclebound idol unit and pro-wrestling tag…