Japanese Baseball Team’s New Mascot Stuns Crowd By “Evolving” Into Creepy Third Form
We have some fairly recent proof that Japanese mascots sometimes step out of the box to gain attention–such as Tokyo’s newest mascot, the pink poop…
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The Newest Tokyo Mascot Is Loyal Dog Hachiko’s Swirly Pink Poop
You may have noticed that Japan has a fondness for mascot characters, so much that they hold an annual competition to crown a national champion…
Kirin Beer Is Giving Away Curry Fountain Fondue Machines
If you’ve ever found yourself looking over the plethora of beer cans in the alcohol section of Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores, you may have…
Universal Studios Japan Teases Super Nintendo World In New Trailer, Mario Stage Photos
Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan is making preparations for an expansion to their facilities called Super Nintendo World, which as the name should tell you, is…
Japanese Trains Celebrate Final Fantasy Anniversary With Music From The Games
Japan has fully embraced this year as the 30th anniversary of the popular Final Fantasy series, rolling out promotional campaigns that include Tokyo Tower being…
Matcha-Flavored Mentos Will Soon Be Hitting Stores In Japan
It seems as though there’s matcha-flavored everything, from extra dark green tea Kit Kats to matcha cup noodles. With so much matcha-flavored food and snacks…
Studio Ghibli Set To Open Up Official Theme Park In Japan
The fantastical and charming universes created by Studio Ghibli, the renowned animation studio behind such fan favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess…
Japanese Railway Gets Spark With New Pikachu Train
Character-themed trains are nothing new in Japan, but that doesn’t mean old favorites can’t get an upgrade. Introduced originally by Japan Rail East in 2012…
Sip Stunning Cocktails Inspired By Japanese Folk Tales At This Posh Tokyo Bar
There’s nothing more timeless than fairy tales passed down from generation to generation, but as people get older, many forget the initial feeling of enchantment…
Dumped By His Girlfriend, Penguin Falls In Love With Anime Cardboard Cutout
You may remember Grape (great name, btw), an adorable and seemingly confused Humboldt Penguin living at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama prefecture. The story seemed…
Credit Card Forms Japanese Idol Unit Out Of Company Employees
At initial glance, you might mistake Higashi-Ikebukuro 52, Japan’s latest mega-member idol unit, to be a sister-group or spinoff of other popular acts such as…
Drinking in Class?! Tokyo’s School Izakaya: Rokunen Yonkumi
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy a variety of themed cafes and bars — whether you’re in the mood to eat and drink surrounded…
This Soy Sauce-Flavored Soft Serve Will Let You Have Ramen For Dessert
Word has been going around that ramen fanatics in Hokkaido are having ramen for lunch and dessert at ramen restaurant Yukitohana. Located in Furano, Hokkaido,…
Start The Day Off With A High-Energy Wake-Up Call From A Japanese Fisherman At Sea
Serial snoozers will know that no matter how many alarms are set in the morning, no matter what obnoxious ringtones will be blaring from the…
Chinjuya: Maybe The Strangest Place To Eat In Japan
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever eaten? If you’re an adventurous eater and in Japan, Chinjuya in Yokohama is the place where you can…