Couples to be offered $5700 to get hitched in Japan. Will its ailing demographics recover?
For committed couples in Japan, it may be time to tie the knot. Or at least government officials appear to think so. The Cabinet Office…
Only in Japan
Luxurious new nursing home in Tokyo’s Nakano Ward offers golden years to the aged
On September 1st, nursing home provider Care 21 opened Plaisant Grand Nakano Saginomiya, a private nursing home for the elderly in Nakano ward, Tokyo. Osaka-based…
Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance to be streamed live
Many Hatsune Miku fans will be happy to learn that the twice-postponed Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance taking place on October 25th, 2020,…
Japanese kamaboko crab sticks from Ichimasa go upscale with a limited black truffle version
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…
Studio Ghibli’s food porn is a guilt free feast for the eyes
Much to the joy of the internet, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of animated films on September 18th. The images, which…
Storms and Protests During the First Month of Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts, Minus the Foreigners
Jay Alabaster, for JAPAN Forward Perched on the southern tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Taiji has long been a whaling base. But it is…
Historic Japanese incense makers’ leaf incense line adds maple, holly & more for fall & winter
Whether you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift or want to treat yourself, this beautiful incense shaped like fallen leaves is sure to please….
Share your love for the lazy life with these Gudetama wedding and engagement rings
You’ve found your soulmate and are thinking about living your life together. Congratulations! You might be thinking of an engagement ring or a wedding ring…
Harajuku food truck now serves Japanese Cheesesteak
Many of Japan’s headline-catching sandwiches such as fruit sandwiches and pudding sandwiches, are found in convenience stores. It’s a food truck in Harajuku, however, that…
Nara’s nature donuts company and Sanrio team up for adorable Cinnamoroll Halloween donuts
Floresta character-shaped donuts Originating in Nara, Floresta is famous for two things: making completely organic donuts with only the best ingredients and making the most…
Beautiful actress Kanna Hashimoto dons unicorn costume in Rohto’s color contact lens promotion
Popular Japanese actress Kanna Hashimoto, praised since her debut for her natural beauty, has been busy appearing on variety shows and dramas on TV as…
Dr. Stone’s Senku uses Snickers to revive petrified comedian in new ad campaign
With a second season of the anime adaptation set to air in January 2021, excitement over the science adventure manga Dr. Stone, written by Riichiro…
Goods revealed for Inuyasha retrospective exhibition commemorating new spinoff anime
The exhibition As we revealed in early August, a special retrospective exhibition on Rumiko Takahashi’s highly popular Inuyasha manga and its two anime series is…
LoveLive! Sunshine!! Kanan VA Nanaka Suwa releases MV for “Lilac,” lead track on mini-album “Color me PURPLE”
2020: The year of Suwawa As many fans of the anime LoveLive! Sunshine!! and seiyu (Japanese voice actor) enthusiasts probably know, Nanaka Suwa, the voice…
Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert 2020
The “Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert 2020” is a special, fully orchestrated concert that Hunters from around the world can enjoy– online! The first Monster Hunter…