Cream soda looks like a bottle of mayonnaise just for the heck of it
Some people just can’t get enough of mayonnaise. There’s even a name for mayo-holics in Japanese: マヨラー mayorā. Although it’s common in Japan to see…
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“The Promised Neverland” will be getting its first art exhibition
The continued success of The Promised Neverland “The Promised Neverland” continues to draw attention both at home and abroad. The award-winning manga series, written by…
Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
Offer the best of Japanese fruits with JUICY Co.’s premium jelly gift box
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
20 sumo wrestlers save woman who plunged from a bridge in Tokyo
Due to the ongoing pandemic, members of the general public don’t have too many opportunities to see sumo wrestlers up close these days as tournaments…
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets now come with mouth numbing mapo and jalapeno cheese sauces
As with their variety of exclusive burgers and desserts, McDonald’s Japan’s Chicken McNuggets also occasionally get limited edition sauces. In the past this has included…
Digital dishes to drool over: Dell announces the winners of its “CG Gohan” contest
If you’re on a diet, we have the perfect zero-calorie meal replacement for you: Feast your eyes on some of these delicious images! It may…
Avatars made in Vtuber app REALITY can now be used in virtual SNS Cluster
Until now, the Venn diagram between Vtuber culture and VR social networks has been relatively small. On the one hand, Vtubers like Kizuna AI, Kaguya…
Model Tsubasa Masuwaka Charms Fans with Her “Jirai-Onna” Makeup and Tutorial
Japanese makeup artistry is undeniably next level. Japanese cosplayers use makeup to transform themselves into unbelievably believable versions of anime heroes, magical creatures and even…
Blue Impulse thank health care workers with morse code message
On May 29, 2020, at 12:40pm Japan’s Aerobatic demonstration team – Blue Impulse – took to the skies to send a message to the country’s…
Sanrio Puroland to hold first ever video call character greeting as theme park remains closed
For some people, the best part of going to a theme park is the rides. For others it may be the food. But for some,…
Fuji Rock Festival cancels 2020 event
2020 is a year full of closed doors. Shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, shopping malls, parks, beaches, and even hospitals at times have been forced shut…
Tokyo Tower reopens, but there’s a catch if you want to get to the top!
When COVID-19 hit began to hit Japan back in January, numerous venues and locations across the country closed their doors for the safety of the…
Bring the adventure home with these four video experiences
2020 has so far been the year for technology to step up, with companies rushing to keep people entertained during lockdown with a variety of…
My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan
(Maureen Stone, for JAPAN Forward) One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during this global pandemic is that nothing is as stable as it seems….