If you look outside the realm of “common” instruments, you might just find yourself floored by what seems like out-of-this world sounds, as can be…

Japan has been celebrating April Fool’s Day for many years now, with goods and service companies announcing gag products and unlikely collaborations to showcase their…

You could kill a lot of time browsing through cost-effective DIY arts and crafts projects on Japanese social media, with resorts varying between therapeutic and…

The largest Pokemon Center in Japan yet, dubbed Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the DX stands for deluxe), recently opened in the Takashimaya department store in…

Now that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in many parts of Japan, sakura enthusiasts are everywhere trying to enjoy the beautiful pink blossoms….

When traveling abroad, it’s always a good idea to sample as much of what you can’t get back in your home country, particularly when it…

Visiting Naohiro Yako (@yako_flpr3)’s Instagram, you will be struck by his arresting urban photography taken in major Japanese cities. Armed with his camera, he’s managed…

My meal was interrupted by the staff heralding his coming. ‘Everyone, we have just received some great news!’ I ceased cutting into the Pikachu omlette…

Although sometimes overstated, Japanese omotenashi, a concept of prioritizing kindness and hospitality towards guests and customers, is often cited as a reason for the near-universal…

In recent years, an abundance of talented Japanese artists have begun to share their work on Twitter, to the appreciation of many. Whether it’s mind-blowing…

If you’ve ever thought the mid-air sword fights in video games and anime were pushing the boundaries of plausability, you’ve obviously never seen this ‘future…

Jewellers U-Treasure are the purveyors of fine jewellery for the more sophisticated otaku. Despite being Pokemon or Star Wars themed, their items don’t look childish…

Japanese convenience stores will never cease to amaze us with their ever-changing selections of all manner of snacks, drinks and candies. Last month, we began…

After the particularly frosty winter, peaking at the January snowstorm, Tokyo’s inhabitants finally thought it was safe to say springtime has arrived. We enjoyed agreeable…

Not since the great Pokemon Go summer of 2016 have people been so united in their childhood love of a Japanese import. in mexico a…