Eggs ‘n Things Japan Serves Up Rich Uji Matcha Whipped Cream and Red Bean Pancakes
Uji matcha, high quality green tea from Kyoto’s famous matcha producing region, is regarded by many as the best green tea in Japan. Its deep…
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Tea Ware Exhibition at Suntory Museum Promises Rare Look at Japanese Culture
An exhibition showcasing ceramic works for use in the Japanese tea ceremony, “Mino Tea Wares: Kiseto, Setoguro, Shino, and Oribe,” is underway at the Suntory…
Viral Crowdfunding Hit Yuru-Hakama Roomwear is Back for the Reiwa Era
Yuru-hakama concept As we’ve reported before, Campfire Creations (previously known as Mocolle), a brand which takes creators, illustrators and designers’ ideas and transform them into…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 11
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Meet Momo and Other Ghastly Girls at “The Grudge Girls Revolution” Exhibition
Momo and the Grudge Girls Although most of the world may only know about Momo through the Momo’s Challenge viral hoax, her origins are in…
Japanese Driver Gets AirDropped by Aggressive Tailgater, Turns Out To Be Hilarious Request
The backdrop Aggressive drivers and AirDop harassment are both problems which have appeared in Japanese media of late. For aggressive drivers, two recent incidents, one…
Visit Anime Sites with Tours by otomo in Collaboration with Anime Tourism Association
“Anime Pilgrimages” in Japan When making their travel plans in Japan, many anime fans consider visiting locations which inspired their favorite works, or as Japanese…
Japan’s “Meat Mountain Pizza” Is Over 4 Pounds And Loaded With 18 Types Of Meat
It used to be that toppings like corn and mayonnaise made Japanese pizza parties a daring experience, but with recent releases such as an actual…
Ice Cream Blender BJ: A Simple Approach To Enjoy Fresh Ingredients
Ice Cream Blender BJ Okanetsu Industry Co., Ltd., an agricultural machinery maker with a 70 year history in Okayama Prefecture, has developed an ice cream…
Unique “Nagomi” Snow Room Aged Coffee Makes a Great Gift from Japan
Suzuki Coffee from Niigata Prefecture Founded in 1963, Suzuki Coffee is one of the most well-known coffee roasters and purveyors in Niigata Prefecture. © SocialWire…
Forget Olympic Lodging Worries with Rentable “Japanese Hotel on Wheels” from Japan CRC
If you’re planning on visiting Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics and have yet to make reservations for a place to stay, you may have a…
New Nanoblock Kits: Build Rem & Ram from “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”
Nanoblock Although it is also sold internationally, the micro-sized building block toy Nanoblock is a popular gift among travelers to Japan, especially the kits featuring…
This Realistic Lettuce Notepad Is Great For Jotting Down Fresh Ideas
Are you still writing notes and reminders on square note pads? Do you love fresh lettuce? If you’re in the middle of that Venn diagram,…
Starbucks Japan Adds Fall Flavor With Golden Sweet Potato Frappuccino And Macchiato
Starbucks Japan continues to march through the year with seasonal Frappuccino flavors, having wrapped up summer with “Peach on the Beach” Frappuccinos and a fall…
Fanciful and Fantastical Palanquins Paraded at Tokyo University of the Arts’ “Geisai” Festival
“Geisai” Festival at Tokyo University of the Arts One of the most distinguished art universities in Japan, the Tokyo University of the Arts 東京藝術大学 (also…