Doraemon Confectionery Won’t Give You Nifty Tools, But Will Satisfy Your Tastebuds
May 5th is Children’s Day in Japan, and with all the limited edition snacks and desserts popping up throughout the country (Pixar cakes, anyone?), it’s…
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Samurai Armor Hoodies Are Now Available For Pre-Order!
Last month we introduced the Samurai Armor Hoodies — cozy hoodies realistically made to look like the actual armor worn by Japanese warriors. Well, we…
Incredible Documentary Captures The Making Of A Japanese Katana In 4K Resolution
Katana were once owned by warriors as a symbol of their will and spirit. It’s probably safe to say that the quality of a samurai’s…
Give A Bittersweet Goodbye To Sakura Season With Tokyo Camera Club’s Breathtaking Photos
It’s no secret that the diverse scenery found in Japan can make for stunning photography, and sometimes even hauntingly beautiful pictures. However, it is easy…
Artist Reimagines Pop Culture Favorites As Warriors In Ukiyoe Paintings
In recent times, Japanese ukiyoe artists have used the traditional Japanese art form to depict influential personages in modern pop culture. Musicians have been represented…
Hokkaido Melon And Mascarpone Cheese Kit Kats Are Now A Thing At Japanese Airports
Another month, another entry in Japan’s never-ending series of adventurous Kit Kat flavors. Japan has garnered quite a reputation for bold and exotic Kit Kat…
Two Friends Booked A Flight To Taste The Best Ramen Store In Japan
Tosao van Coevorden loves Japanese food so much, he decided to open his own Ramen restaurant in Amsterdam. His passion in Japanese cuisine has already…
Express Your Gratitude In Front Of This Cardboard Cat Shrine
Most times, you do not want to compare yourself or your family members to your pet. The result might end up ugly if you only…
Eat Delicious Organic Meals At Hello Kitty’s New Cafe In Osaka
Hello Kitty doesn’t just serve cute-looking pancakes and lattes at her themed cafes — she’s all about eating healthy, too, and she’s opening a new,…
These Adorable Infographics Make Planning Your Trip To Japan A Breeze
Even if planning trips isn’t your forte, the travel illustrations by Japan Lover Me will get you excited about the journey and help you make…
Forget Pedicures — Get These Pre-Painted Nail Stockings Instead
Painting nails can be fun, but a lot of us tend to look over our toenails, leaving them bare and untouched compared to our fingernails….
Japan’s PuiPui Is “The Most Stylish Bunny in the World” And Has The Costumes And Derp Faces To Prove It
If you’re pretty serious about your fashion, it’s easy to get lost in feelings of frustration and jealousy when someone pulls off an outfit better…
Three Kittens Born In A Chicken Coop Now Have 400 Mama Hens Looking Over Them
There’s nothing quite as sweet as the sight of baby animals being cared for by unlikely surrogate parents, but this surprising pairing is just so…
Kintsugi Artist Volunteers To Repair Ceramics Broken During Kumamoto Earthquake
The recent earthquakes that hit the Kyushu region left buildings destroyed, as well as thousands of people seeking refuge at local evacuation centers. Among the…
Survive Summer With Refreshing New Matcha Desserts From Tsujiri Kyotomise
You can’t say you’ve had delicious matcha ice cream until you’ve been to Tsujiri Kyotomise in Kyoto. A store with 150 years of history, it…