Can video games solve social issues? Research by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment & top university
The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…
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Unique herbal tea bags create a beautiful world of sea creatures in your teacup
Imagine a fantastic ocean world appearing in your teacup. It’s possible with “Ocean Tea Bag,” available at grape SHOP. In this article, we will introduce…
Comfort Hotel Introduces Complimentary Springtime Nanohana Veggie Potage
Choice Hotels Japan introduced a new addition to their complimentary breakfast service at their Comfort Hotels nationwide. Their “Springtime Nanohana Veggie Potage” was developed in…
Goa trance electronic music K.U.R.O. is helping audiophiles rediscover Buchla synthesizers
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Osamu Tezuka fans can now perk up with easy-to-make Black Jack coffee
Ahhh, coffee! Where would I be without you? I certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain this job—or any job for that matter—without a cup of…
Nine annoying patients that nurses actually saw: the real life of Japanese nurses
What comes to mind when you think of nurses? Heroic frontline workers battling endless fatigue during the pandemic? Highly educated professionals sacrificing time with loved…
Tōno: immerse yourself in the distant past with a visit to the cradle of Japanese folklore
Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…
Naomi Watanabe praised online for reaction to bigoted pitch by Tokyo 2020 creative director
Bigoted “pig” pitch On March 17, 2021, a weekly magazine reported a statement by Hiroshi Sasaki, then creative director overseeing the planning and direction of…
Sports Hochi to release “Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours 5th Anniversary Special Edition”
Summary Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd., publisher of the daily newspaper “Sports Hochi”, will release a “Love Live! Sunshine‼ Aqours 5th Anniversary Special Issue” from March…
Japan’s Caffè & Bar Pronto offers free “drinking etiquette” masks to patrons during pandemic
Based on the number of people newly infected with the novel coronavirus and the status of the medical system, the emergency declaration requiring restaurants and…
Bursting with berry flavor, Pino ice cream bonbons use 100% Amaou strawberry juice
Pino is a bite-sized bonbon with a smooth ice cream filling and a chocolate coating that melts in your mouth. One of Morinaga Milk Industries’…
Stunning photo of meteor above Izu Ōshima island looks like a scene from “Your Name”
Bolides (commonly known as fireballs) are the brightest of meteors you’re ever likely to observe in the night sky. At around 3:00 a.m. on March…
Avoid crowds, wear a traditional hakama and enjoy Yokohama with hotel’s special Spring plan
For many people in Japan, March is graduation season. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many students have been unable to see…
Try this limited edition kiwi sake for a fresh taste of Spring
As Spring blossoms in Japan, it can mean only one thing: it’s time to unfurl the picnic blanket and enjoy some drinks underneath the sakura…
Chocolate maker Tirol goes classy with their Premium Chocolat Framboise product
March 14th, White Day, recently came and went in Japan. It is essentially the sequel to Valentine’s Day for those unfamiliar with the special occasion….