Japan’s corona-fighting monster Amabie makes a surprise appearance in a fireworks festival
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
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Feast on yakiniku without the niku: vegan Japanese barbecue “meat” is now a thing
Yakiniku, or Japanese barbecue, is a popular meal option when you’re visiting Japan. Literally meaning “grilled meat,” it’s also the most unlikely dish you’d typically…
You’ve never had cheesecake like this: gluten-free sobako cheesecake is a new taste sensation
Gluten-free cheesecake isn’t anything new. The secret is all in the crust. You can make it with gluten-free graham crackers or make a crust from…
Japan’s only Kendama bar tops its original craft beer with foam art for 1st anniversary
Have you heard of kendama けん玉? A traditional Japanese skill toy, kendama has a handle (ken), a pair of cups, and a ball (tama), all…
Color-coordinate your stationery with Kokuyo’s colorful lineup and a new web app
KOKUYO ME In October 2019, Japanese stationery brand Kokuyo launched a new lineup called KOKUYO ME, based on their concept of “Life Accessories.” The lineup…
Check out Chansey’s nine new one-of-a-kind manhole covers in Fukushima Prefecture
Pokemon manhole covers in Japan If you’ve been following Pokemon-related goings-on in Japan, you may have heard of Pokemon-themed manhole covers. If the existence of…
Take a test of courage in Japanese park’s transparent public restrooms
The idea of a see-through toilet is not exactly appealing to anyone trying to do their restroom business, but a park in Japan has implemented…
The Beatles, Jaws and other classic icons get a Japanese fan re-invention
Isshindo is a Japanese company that creates products that add a modern twist to traditional Japanese items. One of their products, for example, repurposes the…
Japan’s beer can baby bottle sleeve will make you wonder what’s really inside that bottle
Japan has a knack for creating quirky novelty items that combine two things you never even imagined you could put together, like a full-body blanket…
Deku & Bakugo’s hero costumes come to life in Banpresto’s new “Texture” prize statues
Many of the passionate fans of the wildly popular My Hero Academia franchise have surely already purchased their fair share of anime goods, and some…
The world’s first “make-your-own Kit Kat” service offered at new Kit Kat Chocolatory in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park
Whether it’s for the (then) world debut of ruby chocolate, rare volcanic chocolate, or cacao fruit chocolate, Kit Kat has always offered their most premium…
TeamLab art exhibition turns acorn forest into a gorgeous wonderland of color
TeamLab is a group that creates art work with the latest digital technology. They are an upcoming organization displaying amazing artwork in both Japan and…
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A closer look at NieR Re[in]carnation, a new smartphone game by creator Yoko Taro
NieR Re[in]carnation (henceforth referred to as “Rein”) is a new installment in the overall Yokoverse, or timeline that spans multiple video games and other media…
How we became modern: a trip to Tokyo Advertising Museum
The Tokyo Advertising Museum in Shinbashi is the only museum dedicated to the history of advertising in Japan. It was opened in 2002 to commemorate…
JR East Announces Half-Price Shinkansen Tickets until March 2021
Japan’s tourism industry has suffered this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cherry blossom season in March and April saw parks closed to curb…