It can always be hard to say goodbye to or simply etire old clothes. Whether they’re damaged or just don’t fit, threads that have sentimental…

With high quality wristwatches inspired One Piece, Studio Ghibli, Mobile Suit Gundam, and even traditional Japanese art, it was only a matter of time before…

Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…

Whether you think spiders are misunderstood household helpers or even the smallest ones give you the creeps, it appears that even they cannot resist the…

With adorable ham and egg hamsters and Cthulian squid-watermelon hybrids, capsule toys, or “Gacha”, can get pretty creative in Japan. Despite the seemingly never ending…

Japanese oddity online retailer Village Vanguard can be pretty eccentric when it comes to fashion choices, offering fashion options that range from sailor school uniform…

Derpy, cute, and fishy–it’s not uncommon to see Magikarp as an inspiration for Pokémon-themed treats, including a taiyaki version found in Akihabara. Chinese Twitter user…

Just about anyone would want a companion Pokémon to call their own, but the affectionately nicknamed “Puppy Pokémon” Yamper is likely at the top of…

Even among knowledgeable cat lovers, the Selkirk Rex is a one that has been recently charming many who were previously unaware of the breed’s very…

With his own cafe and lineup of traditional Japanese confectionery, it’s no wonder video game hero Kirby is a popular inspiration for homemade sweets (although…

Cheese-lovers living in Japan may recall Domino’s Pizza Japan’s outrageously cheese-loaded New Yorker 1kg Ultra Cheese pizza. Domino’s takes its cheese very seriously, even hiring…

If your default image of convenience store food is instant meals and junk food snacks, 7-11’s in Japan might be a surprise for you. Even…

Nobuo Serizawa, JAPAN Forward The buzz over whether a white object observed hovering in the skies over Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures on the morning of…

It’s stressful times. No surprises there. However, it’s sad to see individuals bickering and berating one another when we should be coming together. Nevertheless, that’s…

Shiba inu can be quite expressive, and unless coaxed with food into suddenly hitting max speed, they can become comically stubborn when deciding if a…