Shibuya & Kyoto art cultures unite in “Asachill presents SHIBUYAGION- Group Exhibition”
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
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Drink banana beer and promote Izu Peninsula tourism industry suffering during pandemic
The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people…
These beautiful reusable straws are expertly crafted Minoyaki ceramic ware from Japan
The problem with paper straws Plastic waste is being reduced all over the world. In an effort to protect the global environment, many efforts are…
New mystery anthology cover illustration offers a witty twist on the “Toast of Tardiness” trope
出会いすぎる曲がり角 A corner of too-frequent encounters If you’re into manga and anime, you’ve probably seen it before. The so-called “Toast of Tardiness” trope in which…
Telework at Big Echo karaoke and help them offset pandemic-induced revenue slump
As you can imagine, getting groups of friends together in a relatively small karaoke room isn’t exactly the best way to spend your time during…
World’s first NFTs of Vtuber visual assets go on sale; Cocoa Domyoji & Saki Ashizawa in Round 1
As the crypto art bubble continues to swell, the Japanese content industry has taken notice. We’ve already reported on the AniPic! digital platform centered on…
Savor Japanese Spring with a Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Set at Legato
Legato, a hilltop restaurant and cafe with a great commanding view of Shibuya, is currently offering a special afternoon tea set with strawberries and cherry…
Ginsetsu no Sato: Exquisite cookies designed by sculptor Aya Okamoto go on limited sale
Pottery and cookies might not be things that most people would imagine together, but they’re both things that sculptor Aya Okamoto has found a deep…
Yamato Transport to Change Black Cat Logo from April 1st
Yamato Transport (aka Kuroneko Yamato) is well known for its black and yellow logo of a black cat carrying a kitten. The “Kuroneko” mark, which…
A host of online events to mark 10 years since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima
March 11th 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the disaster that followed at TEPCO’s Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima….
These Exceptional Women Show Why Japan Needs Many More Like Them at the Top
JAPAN Foward On International Women’s Day, JAPAN Forward introduces some of the women who seek to overcome social barriers by speaking out, finding work-life balance,…
Help Japanese farmers reduce food waste with curry paste made from imperfect produce
In 2004, Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The following year, in 2005, Maathai came to…
Rare longtooth grouper, ¥100 medium fatty tuna for limited time at Kurazushi sushi chain
If you enjoy dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants when you’re in Japan, you’ve surely heard of Kurazushi. One of Japan’s most famous sushi chains…
These clever and stylish “pop-up” single-flower vases have six different designs in one book
Single-flower vases are great for displaying just the right flowers that match your mood of the day. But wouldn’t it be great if you could…
Japan’s Agriculture Ministry makes dance video to support sake industry affected by pandemic
Since last year, the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a drastic impact on our lives. In Japan, as is the case in many parts of…