Japanese Yosakoi Group Wows with Amazing Traditional Dance and Garments
When thinking of popular dances in Japan, the perfectly synchronized robotic dances of WORLD ORDER and other country-sweeping viral dances may come to mind, so…
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This is the Greatest of Unusual Japanese Pizzas
For the uninitiated, pizza in Japan can be an experience that makes you forget whatever dogmatic belief you have about permitting pineapple as a topping….
Tokyo’s Shibuya 109 Holding Competition to Design New Logo for the Iconic Mall
Shibuya 109 is like clothes nirvana for anyone with an interest in Japanese fashion. The apparel and beauty mall is overflowing with shops and brands…
The Best Karaage Fried Chicken in Tokyo: 2018 Award Winning Karaage Restaurants
Cheap and delicious karaage is popular with foreign tourists If you’ve ever visited an izakaya (Japanese tapas bar or gastropub), you’ve probably seen karaage on…
Sushi Kit Kats Will Return to Japan in Osaka But Not for Long
Despite starting off as an April Fool’s stunt by Nestle Japan, Sushi Kit Kats became very real last year. Sadly these rare treats were only…
Layton Anime News Conference With Kana Hanazawa as Kat and OP Singer Kana Adachi
Fans of the successful and long-running Professor Layton adventure mystery game series by Level-5, anime enthusiasts, and fans of voice actress Hana Kanazawa, among others,…
Guns, Food and Booze at Akiba Base Shooting Cafe & Bar
The wonderfully colorful and chaotic neighborhood of Akihabara is high on the list of must-see destinations for many Tokyo-bound tourists. Just as popular with shoppers…
No-Face, Cat Bus and Ponyo Will Spirit Away Your Charging Cable to the World of Studio Ghibli
Charging cables are probably not among your most exciting possessions. In fact, you may go as far as saying they are completely dull. You also…
This Photographer Shows Why Kyoto is One of The Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Stunningly gorgeous photography of Kyoto shows why it remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often celebrated as a popular tourist spot…
Cowboy Bebop Themed Cafe is Opening Up in Japan, Complete with Anime Inspired Decor and Menu
Cowboy Bebop is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Cowboy Bebop-themed cafe in Tokyo and Osaka next month! As fans of mega-popular anime series Cowboy…
Sample Sakes And Laser-Etch Your Own Stylized Kanji Monogram On A Crystal Sake Cup
Laser-Etch Your Personal Kanji Monogram On A Crystal Sake Cup If you’re in Tokyo between now and the end of April, and if you enjoy…
An AI Candidate Is Running For Mayor In Tokyo, Promising Impartial Politics
An “AI candidate” for mayor in Tokyo is promising fair and balanced politics in a news story out of a science fiction novel. Whether it’s…
Enjoy A Taste of Showa Era Cafe Culture At Kyoto’s Nostalgic Salon de thé François
Most major cities in Japan have their share of cafes that were established in the Showa Era and have weathered the changing times by maintaining…
Japanese Apartment Company Offers Silhouette Boyfriend Security System to Protect Women Living Alone
Citing rising danger for women living alone in Tokyo, a company in Japan is providing a “shadow boyfriend” service to trick criminals. Leo Palace 21,…
Bonsai You Can Eat: Urahara Restaurant Branches Out Into “Bonsai Parfait”
The international popularity of bonsai, the art of producing miniature trees through cultivation techniques, seems to be growing in recent years. The bonsai boom reached…