Japan’s Latest Idol Unit Is A Group Of 60 Miner Mannequins
When it comes to regional promotions, Japanese towns in search of escaping the shadow of the bigger cities in the country and showing off their…
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McDonald’s Japan Chooses Pikachu Chocolate Banana For Pokémon McFlurry
Last week McDonald’s Japan asked customers to guess which Pokémon their new Pokémon McFlurry would be inspired by. Adventurous flavors and Pokémon combinations included Charmander…
“World’s First” Anime Eyeglasses Shop Opens In Akihabara
Akihabara is often lauded as Tokyo’s Mecca of tech and otaku subculture, so the district is not exactly a stranger to innovation. The district boasts…
McDonald’s Japan Is Releasing A Pokémon McFlurry
McDonald’s Japan is no stranger to taking advantage of regional ingredients to spruce up their frozen beverage menu, having released Matcha and even crunchy Sakura…
Sushi Cola And Sweet Sake Flavored Cream Puffs And Shaved Ice Make Summer Splash In Japan
You may remember that popular conveyor belt sushi chain (kaitenzushi) Kura Sushi took love for sushi a step further by introducing curry bread and cola…
Themed Cafe Turns Iconic Sailor Moon Items Into Deliciously Delectable Desserts
Sailor Moon, who fans know will never turn down a bite of something delicious, will no doubt approve of the kawaii cafe themed after her…
Marrying VR Anime Characters In Japan Makes For A Pretty Empty Wedding Ceremony
No bride? No problem. With the help of a headset, a marshmallow, and a video game, a man in Tokyo was able to have a…
Incredibly Lifelike Robot Fish Swim At Japan’s Robot-Staffed Hotel
Japan’s Henn na Hotel, or “The Strange Hotel”, recently celebrated the opening of a second branch nearby the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture….
Fresh Watermelon Filled With Soft Serve Ice Cream Is Tokyo’s Newest Summer Treat
By now it comes as no surprise when Japanese cafes come out with a summer treat that’s slightly out of the ordinary, especially when it…
Unleash The Green! Famous Kyoto Green Tea Shop Releases Matcha Curry
If you’re a fan of green tea, you don’t really need to travel anywhere specific in Japan to get your fix. All over the country,…
Japan’s First Female Sento Artist Hopes To Revitalize Public Baths With Soothing Murals
Bathing in Japan can be a cleansing experience on many levels, but much of the attention in this regard, rather understandably, goes to the luscious…
Sip Coffee On Tatami Mats Inside A Century-Old Building At Kyoto’s Traditionally Japanese Starbucks
Walk the streets of any country where Starbucks has planted its roots and you’re bound to see the familiar green logo beckoning passersby to have…
Ramen Kabuto: The Japanese Ramen Restaurant With A Samurai Spirit
We’ve seen samurai armor slowly become a trend in accessories and handbags, most recently with a company that makes samurai armor for cats and dogs,…
Japan Loves Otters So Much That Now There Is An Exhibition Dedicated To Them
Japan, especially in the SNS circle, is getting excited about otters. Now, a group of otter-loving SNS users have gathered up to do an exhibition…
Top 30 Travel Destinations In Japan Chosen By International Travelers
When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…