Nogizaka 46 members savor the moment with ASAHI SUPER DRY in new commercial
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Virtual girls hip hop unit KMNZ create soundtrack for JR West’s tourist-geared video
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“The death of theater”: Tokyo Met Theater director’s stand against coronavirus closures
In an address to the Japanese people on February 27th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe requested sporting and cultural event organizers to postpone or cancel events…
Japanese musicians performing online due to coronavirus: archived and upcoming events
Until the first half of March, big sport and cultural events in Japan are being canceled or postponed in response to a request issued by…
2020 Sakura Viewing: Best Bento Ideas for Hanami in Japan
Early cherry blossoms already started to bloom in Japan together with the ume (plum) flowers and the spring season is just around the corner. Outside…
Where to Find Great Craft Beer Bars in Japan? Best Tokyo Craft Beer Picks
The craft beer industry has grown considerably in Japan over the past years and has now dozens of places you can enjoy a good glass…
Japan Sakura Hanami Guide: Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka represents one of the 6th largest cities in the Japanese archipelago and is the biggest city of Kyushu Prefecture. One of the Kyushu’s main…
A Brief Introduction to Hagi Yaki
Japan. 10,000 BCE. The Jōmon era. A time almost forgotten, except for the evidence of civilizations that have survived through traces of human existence. The…
Suntory announces refreshing new “Suntory Blue” drink range
Suntory Holdings LTD. has announced a new “Suntory Blue” drink range which is set to be released across the nation on Tuesday May 12. Japan’s…
Tokyo·Tokyo Official Souvenir Shop makes it’s debut at Haneda Airport
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Japanese museum creates beautiful artisan chocolates fusing traditional art and sweets
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Domino’s Big Wednesday Deal in Japan
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A brief introduction to camping in Japan: save Yen and see Japan from a different perspective
Ever since the late ’80s, Japan has been stuck with the stereotype of being some sort of super expensive futuristic hub due to the high…