Rilakkuma-Themed Trains Are Hitting Japan’s Railroads This Summer
Train nerds who also love a little bit of kawaii in their lives will soon be jumping out of their seats for the arrival of…
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Bandai Releases Official Mini Capsule Toy Machine To Place In Your Home
Talk to anyone you see on the streets of Japan, and chances are they’ve all bet their chances on a gachapon machine at least a…
Look Adorable This Summer In Elegant Hello Kitty-Themed Yukata
Summer is the season to dress up in yukata (a kind of casual summer kimono) and go to some exciting summer festivals. It’s truly a…
80-Year-Old Japanese Candle Maker Creates World’s First Rainbow Candle
In a small candle shop in Ishikawa Prefecture exists and astounding invention that won’t be found anywhere else in the world. That invention, made possible…
Japan Provides Pokemon GO Phone Rental Service At Less Than A Dollar A Day
If you ever come to Japan, the first thing you will need in order to survive is “Internet.” And without it, you’ll never be able…
This Atmospheric Time Lapse Is A Great Virtual Trip Through Tokyo’s Many Faces
As eclectic and enchanting as personally traveling through Tokyo may be, it may in fact be one of the best cities to view through a…
SEGA and BBC Collaboration Blue Burgers Return To Yokohama
Japan will always leap at the opportunity to launch a burger with black buns, whether its to celebrate Ghostbusters or Studio Ghibli films. Thankfully SEGA…
Nostalgic Watercolors Reveal Stores Located Inside Tokyo’s Old Buildings
Tokyo is a fascinating city that often inspires artwork from all over the world, and Tokyo-based Polish artist Mateusz Urbanowicz is just one of the…
Book A Trip To See The Onouchi Hyakkei Icicles For A Truly Majestic Experience
Every season in Japan has something amazing to offer travelers, and one spot in the Kanto region is growing in popularity as one of winter’s…
Japan Loves Their Mascots So Much This One Even Gets A Grooming
Japan has a well documented fondness for mascots. Whether they be the sometimes bizarre poop-shaped characters used in promotional campaigns for snacks, or the “yuru”…
Sumo Wrestler Shows Off His Taiko Master Skills With Therapeutic Striking In Sumo Thong
If you’re familiar with Japanese taiko, and the disciplined art form of performing with them, then you’ve likely seen video game fans really get into…
Get Cute Summery Pikachu Accessories For Even More Pokémon In Your Life
While much of the world is in the midst of a Pokémon GO frenzy, Japan is still patiently waiting for the day the game will…
Recharge Your Energy At Kyoto’s Underrated But Exquisite Rengeji Temple
If you’re looking for a short but worthwhile stop while traveling in Kyoto, you might want to try traveling outside the center of the historic…
Haagen-Dazs Japan Announces New Ice Cream Flavor: Purple Sweet Potato!
There’s nothing like ice cream to expel the heat of Japan’s humid summers, and it’s no secret that the Japanese take their frozen desserts very…
Battle It Out With Godzilla In The Series’ First Augmented Reality Attraction!
Godzilla is making a comeback on July 29th in the new movie Godzilla Resurgence (Shin Gojira in Japanese), but fans are getting the chance to…