Korakuen is one of Japan’s biggest and most popular ramen chains, and has been a bit busy diverting from their usual menu in the past…

Celebrate Chinese New Year from the comfort of your own home this year, with this humble light-up for hope at Tokyo Tower. Tokyo tower will…

Fans of popular anime series Gintama were treated to the theatrical release of the movie Gintama THE FINAL recently in Japan, and now they can…

Hello Kitty or Amabie, if you had to, which would you choose? Ok fine they’re a little too incomparable and lacking in similarities of any…

Did you know that there are several castles in Japan known as “castles in the sky”? When the weather conditions are just right, a sea…

You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…

While Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that an official theme park for the beloved animation studio would be opening up in Japan, the…

Terra Space Ltd. 寺スペース株式会社 has formed a business and technology alliance with Daigoji Temple 醍醐寺, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, for the development and…

As any cat lover knows, our feline companions can sometimes (read: all the time) have sort of a god-complex and turn the tables on who…

Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…

While many associate Nissin with their Cup Noodle ramen brand, their bowl-shaped Donbei lineup provides an udon and soba alternative for noodle lovers. Particularly at…

“Ichiban kuji” are a type of lottery often held at Japanese convenience stores, where customers purchase a ticket at a blind draw for a chance…

Nintendo’s Kirby seems to have a look perfect for turning into just about…anything. Whether it’s a huggable heated plushie that stares at you longingly, traditional…

With the warmer days of spring yet to fully arrive, atsukan, or hot sake, is still a popular boozy treat to warm yourself up with…

In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…