Nissin, the company behind cup noodles are innovators. Despite being a well-loved, household name already, they never fail to come up with marketing stunts to…

You’ve probably heard of the Hen na Hotel (Strange Hotel), the first hotel to be staffed entirely by robots including velociraptors on the front desk…

Ehomaki Origins: Naughty Games and Nori Sales Setsubun, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one…

Most tourists who visit Japan want to spend at least one night in a traditional Japanese hotel and eat at a traditional Japanese restaurant to…

Himono-ya is a Tokyo izakaya chain with a charming drawing of an old man as their logo. It may seem unassuming enough but down those…

In the past, Great Big Story has taken a look at fascinating aspects and adventures in Japan, such as the story of an indebted fish…

Nintendo confirmed this week via official Twitter that a Mario movie is in the works. Nintendo and Illumination are partnering on a movie starring Mario,…

For the uninitiated, the winter season can be a harsh and cold one in Japan–particularly recently, where an especially heavy snow fall seemed to freeze…

Do you love your partner a million? A billion? A Godzillion? Then Japan has the best way for you to show it this Valentine’s Day,…

Sometimes, the mere thought of opening a spreadsheet instills an overwhelming pang of mundane work-related thoughts in a human being. However, as we’ve seen before…

Ah, matcha, that concentrated essence of green tea, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Healthy, invigorating, satisfying, and so good with desserts… Source: © PR…

Public toilets in Japan are arguably world-famous for their high standards of cleanliness as well as the technology that goes into them. Electronic spray toilets…

To arrive at the correct location, you must first find the right exit out of Shinjuku station, a feat which many people view as an…

A lot of interest in technological fields in Japan lately has stemmed from the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the use of avatars–whether…

While mostly known for sustaining university student diets and offering an instant hot meal for cheap, Nissin Cup Noodle also has a reputation for grabbing…