WATCH: Nara’s Deer Gather to Hear the Notes of Beethoven
At this time of year, the parks of Nara host an unusual event called “Shikayose” — the “calling of the deer.” This takes place every…
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Adorable Chinese Zodiac Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme Japan Promise a Lucky New Year
Krispy Kreme’s Japan branches have really been delivering when it comes to seasonally appropriate doughnuts. Spring, Christmas, Halloween, they’ve got it covered, and as the…
Japanese Giant Wagyu Bento Claims Guinness World Record For Most Expensive Lunch Box
While one appeal of Japan’s boxed bento lunch boxes is the ability to get an assortment of great food for an affordable price on the…
TV Anime SSSS.GRIDMAN OP Band OxT Guests On Idol Unit @17’s Radio Show at @home cafe
The @home cafe maid cafe in Akihabara, one of the most famous and established maid cafes in Japan, is normally packed with “masters” and “mistresses”…
Yokai: 6 Bizarrely Specific Demons From Traditional Japanese Folklore
Japanese folklore is a treasure trove of beasts, demons, ghosts and ghoulies. The collective term for these beings is ‘yokai’. Ranging from the terrifying to…
Japan’s Sightseeing Train Boasts Traditional and Stylish Interior Design Inspired by Kyoto Townhouses
When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. The easiest and most popular way to travel…
Customers In Japan Use Car Sharing For Crying, Training Face Muscles, And Practicing Rap
In Japan, depending on where you live, owning a car can be more of a burden than a convenience. Having a car in the city…
Japan’s Karaage-kun Robot Serves Up Convenience Store Chicken of the Future
Of all the legendary convenience store snacks in Japan, fried chicken must be one of the most popular. Sitting there, bathing in the warm, tempting…
New Sake Bar Targets “27-Year-Old Office Ladies” With Ad Featuring Drunken Foreigner
Are you a 27-year-old OL (office lady)? Are you curious about sake but never drink it because you don’t think it’s Insta-worthy and doesn’t fit…
Organize A New Year’s Party in Japan And Feed 30 People With This Gargantuan Osechi Platter
If you happen to be in Japan over this New Year’s holiday season, one of the things you may be interested in trying is traditional…
Coca-Cola Japan Celebrates The New Year With Plum Blossom And Kimono Design Bottle
Coca-Cola Japan has grabbed headlines in the past with Japan exclusive items such as Coca-Cola’s first ever alcoholic beverage, coffee Coke, and even frozen Coca-Cola…
Virtual Singer YuNi To Have Her First Live VR Concert on Xmas Eve
(Updated: 12/13/18) A rising virtual star Virtual YouTuber and singer YuNi, whom we had the pleasure of interviewing earlier this year, has seen her channel…
Wearing a Mask to Terrify Children Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan
Japan is not a country short on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Properties and Cultural Heritages. In the most recent additions to the list of UNESCO…
Shin Noguchi Captures The Charming And Odd Of Everyday Life In Japan With Street Photography
In searching the internet for Japanese photography, you’ll find no shortage of beautiful work that celebrates the country’s rich culture and scenery. While many of…
Cherry Blossom-Themed Airbnb Apartment Opens in Harajuku, First Offering From MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS
MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON, the Harajuku-centric organization promoting news on Japan and famous for their yearly festival to which foreigners can attend free of charge, has…