Kigumi Museum in Waseda is great for fans of traditional Japanese carpentry
As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games demonstrated, one of the native traditions of which Japan is proudest is carpentry. For millennia, its carpenters…
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Futuristic art exhibition uses digital displays and AR to create a transcendental experience
In the basement of GINZA 456 in Ginza, Tokyo a strange new jugle is growing. This fantastic neon sight was created by and is operated…
New Miffy products will help save you from the heat this summer season
Luggage brand Siffler announced a collaboration with Miffy just in time for summer. As temperatures rise across Japan, consumers are looking for any chance to…
Consumers turn to stylish canes and burial accessories as they say goodbye to loved ones
As is widely known, Japan has a graying population. As residents continue to age, this demographic is causing the undertaking industry and the culture as…
Whoever said “the best thing since sliced bread” should’ve bought this foolproof Japanese slicer
Those who really enjoy bread may have a bread machine at home. Especially in Japan, where small apartments often prevent the installation of proper ovens,…
Garden eel fans will love this clever key case with eel that extends to life size for unlocking duties
The Splendid Garden Eel and the Spotted Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of…
Saitama City celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “Stay at Home” online fireworks festival
Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo, is known for its “Little Edo” Kawagoe, the greenery of Chichibu, and the mountains of Nagatoro. 2021 marks…
Fake goldfish swim in cute vases evoking a scene from Japanese summer festivals
An iconic Japanese summer sight: kingyo-sukui In addition to stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, candy apples, and the like, traditional Japanese summer festival stalls will often…
Mask Mist, a menthol spray to freshen up your face mask
Face masks have always been popular in Japan, and the coronavirus has made them indispensable. Now that the summer is upon us, our face masks…
Celebrating Tanabata in Japan and making wishes that are out of this world
The Japanese calendar is full of holidays unfamiliar to many Westerners. While Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day, and a few others are famous abroad, there…
New and improved Necomimi cat ears use brain waves to show the world how you feel
If you think back, perhaps you can remember a somewhat curious product that was trendy about ten years ago. Necomimi were originally introduced to the…
Eco bags with simple summer styles help on-the-go consumers be eco-friendly
Plastic is a very convenient material. It is easy to mold, light and durable, and has a high degree of airtightness. The material also affects…
Japanese tea cafe Hachiya serves refreshing Citrus Yogurt Cream and Hōjicha Shaved Ice
On Monday, July 26th, Hachiya 八屋, a Japanese tea café operated by Faith Network, Inc. based on the concept of “reimagining Japanese culture for the…
Exclusive Interview with Haru from “Night Doctor”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: July 2021) Haru, the star of Fuji TV’s…
Japanese Youtuber Watashi Kobayashi to hold a live performance in Osaka
About Watashi Kobayashi The singer and songwriter Watashi Kobayashi, who has over 131,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel, will hold a live concert in Osaka in…