On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…

On January 11, in the Year of the Dog, a date which can be pronounced “wan wan wan” in Japanese, an onomatopoeia for barking, Sony…

A completely new type of chocolate has apparently been discovered. In addition to milk, dark and white chocolate, ruby chocolate is making its debut this…

If you’re a fan of video games or have a penchant for the darker side of history, Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse) is the arcade…

According to Japanese etiquette, any physiological manifestation which draws attention to oneself should be repressed to the extent possible. For example, spitting and blowing one’s…

Valentine’s Day is a major occasion in Japan, with chocolate shops, chocolate manufacturers, pâtisseries, and chocolatiers all vying for customers’ attention with their latest creations….

Last weekend, students in Japan were left wondering if their future dreams had been dashed due to the inexplicable appearance of Moomin in their exam…

With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…

Considered a delicacy in Japan, fugu, also known as pufferfish or blowfish, can only be prepared by chefs who have obtained a special permit to…

It’s the start of a new year, meaning marketing executives in Japan are already looking forward to spring and the limited edition products they can…

Cat-related goods and themed-cafes in Japan often take advantage of some creative power when crafting their releases and menus, as can be seen with the…

Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka often placates our pop-culture needs, whether it be permanent attractions like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or temporary…

Tattoos stay with you forever, and apparently so does your criminal past. A Facebook post of an elaborately tattooed man in Thailand went viral, with…

Not many people have the time or money to travel all around, to sample all the food and see all the festivals Japan has to…

You may have heard of famous idol groups from Japan such as AKB48 and Morning Musume, but aside from these standard cute J-pop girls, there’s…