Sakura themed items are currently all over the place in Japan. The cherry blossom motif and taste take over every spring, as everyone celebrates Japan’s…

Only a few days have passed since April 1st, when Japan announced that the new era beginning next month would be called the Reiwa Era….

The Heisei Anime Song Grand Prix The winners of the Heisei Anisong Taisho 平成アニソン大賞 (Heisei Anime Song Grand Prix), an award to decide on the…

In a small city in Japan, on a cold morning with no wind between October and April, you might experience an incredible sight if the…

The end of March and beginning of April was one of the most eventful few days in recent memory here in the Tokyo area. Not…

With a theatrical film series still playing in Japanese movie theaters (inspiring a pop-up cafe, as we reported earlier) and a third anime season slated…

November last year, LUSH opened their world’s first ever ‘bath bomb concept shop’ in Harajuku, Tokyo. 出典：出典名 Lush’s colourful distinctive bath bombs are displayed without…

In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s a collaboration between the powerhouse animation…

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…

Many crossovers we see consisting of Japanese entertainment giants seem like they would be a natural fit, as seen with the merchandise and events that…

There are already numerous platforms allowing anyone with a smartphone to create a virtual avatar and become a Virtual Youtuber. However, while some apps allow…

Japanese tea is gaining more and more popularity overseas. High quality, distinctive tastes, health benefits and an intriguing traditional tea culture have all worked together…

Kotatsu: A way to stay warm in winter Kotatsu (炬燵 or コタツ), low table frames first covered by a quilted futon or blanket then a…

One day Japanese Twitter user, @hina_shii_ver2, received a strange message from her husband. ‘There’s a dog selling sweet potatoes.’ とある旦那からのLINE「わんわんが焼き芋売ってる」 犬の、焼き芋屋さん、だと⋯？？#可愛すぎ pic.twitter.com/YNvmbI0Htl — ひゅがた は…

Japanese Kit Kats are known around the world and sought out after as unique souvenirs because of their wide variety of flavors. Recent renditions of…