Mandatory Climbing Fees to be Introduced on Mount Fuji
Soon, it will cost you more than just a tiring overnight hike and climb to reach Japan’s highest point. A meeting was held amongst a…
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Japanese boy under the age of 10 tests positive for COVID-19
A boy under the age of 10 is confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus. This case is Japan’s youngest person to be infected by…
Donguri: A Showa Retro Restaurant Where Orders Come Floating Downstream
You’ve probably heard of kaiten-zushi, restaurants where sushi plates are delivered to customers on a rotating conveyor belt. One Japanese restaurant takes a radically different…
Come and enjoy “Sakura Afternoon Tea” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
The Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo introduces “Sakura afternoon Tea” to celebrate the coming of spring and the cherry blossom season. From March 15…
Super Convenient Internet Cafes in Japan
Yes, I’m sure most people have been to an Internet cafe at least once in your life, and they certainly come in many flavors. You…
The New Square Enix Cafe Now Open for Business in Akihabara
With just a couple weeks of closure time, the new Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara has opened on February 1, relocating the cafe to a…
3D-printed Cyber Wagashi fuses futuristic design and traditional Japanese sweets
Creative company Konel Inc. has announced they will be participating in the futuristic Open Meals project with a new twist on traditional Japanese sweets called…
These shrines were probably the inspiration for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer
The popular manga and anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has been in the news lately, which is nothing surprising by now. However, unlike…
Olympic 2020 games to go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
Despite ongoing fears of the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the 2020 Olympic games say the event will be going ahead as originally planned….
Japan Travel: Best spots to view plum blossoms in 2020
Plum blossoms or ume, might not be as famous as the cherry blossoms, but the view they offer is just as spectacular. Announcing the beginning…
Japan Travel Guide: Top Festivals you can enjoy in February
Most people are not aware that besides Valentine’s Day in February, Japan has many other interesting events going on and February brings a lot of…
KAT-TUN’s Kame-chan & YamaP Reunite as “Kame to YamaP”; new album and tour planned
According to the Fashion Press, KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa, also known as Yamapi will be reuniting this spring as “亀と山P”(Kame to YamaP/ Kame…
Sony Collaborates with Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer on Walkman and Headphones
Whether it’s “Gurenge” (LiSA), “from the edge” (FictionJunction feat. LiSA), or any other tune, fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer may want to consider…
Starbucks Japan Unveils New Sweet And Sour Sakura Frappuccino For Cherry Blossom Season
When Japan’s cherry blossom season approaches, Starbucks Japan launches an inexorable stream of sakura-flavored beverages. Earlier this month they released a milk pudding sakura Frappuccino…
Due to COVID-19, Tokyo Marathon to Restrict Entry to Elite Runners Only
General runners express concerns on social media after Tokyo Marathon makes decision to restrict entry to elite athletes As Japan increases its efforts to contain…