Rent a Tiny Japanese Photo Studio to Turn Your Hedgehog into a Tiny Model
Miniature photographers create amazing tiny worlds in incredible detail. Often the protagonists of these mini dioramas are tiny figures or dolls, but surely the cutest…
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Kyoto’s Shiba Inu Themed Hotel Rooms Produced by Owner of Insta-famous Dog Maru
Maru the shiba inu is described as the most famous shiba in the world. He shot to fame thanks to social media, which allowed his…
A Beautiful Spring Rhapsody Of Sakura and Nemophila Flowers in Fukuoka Prefecture
In Hakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, there’s a large, sprawling, family-oriented national park stretching about six kilometers on a narrow sandbank called Uminonakamichi Seaside Park 海の中道海浜公園….
In the Small, Mystical Town of Ono, A Castle in the Clouds and Other Wonders
In a small city in Japan, on a cold morning with no wind between October and April, you might experience an incredible sight if the…
Photographer Captures Cherry Blossom Path “Suddenly Appearing” In The Middle of Tokyo
The end of March and beginning of April was one of the most eventful few days in recent memory here in the Tokyo area. Not…
Japanese Yakiniku Chain Lets You BBQ And Eat Along With Your Dog
In Japan, going to a yakiniku (grilled meat cuisine) restaurant is often looked forward to as an event, but yakiniku chain Ushisuke may have jumped…
Very Picky Eater Shoebill Has Adorably Strong Reaction To Unwanted Fish
The Shoebill is a fascinating bird, especially in appearance. While we’ve seen the statue-like bird recreated as strangely adorable Japanese “fake sweets” and even terrifyingly…
Sample Food from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at Awesome Exhibition and Cafe in Tokyo
In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s a collaboration between the powerhouse animation…
New Tully’s Japan Lineup Inspired by Wisteria And Other Spring Flowers of The Kanto Area
Tokyo may be in the middle of cherry blossom season right now, but for those who plan to visit in late April and May, the…
See Your Own Giant Head Floating Above Tokyo’s Skies? Art Project “Masayume” Soliciting Participants
The Tokyo Tokyo Festival, an initiative led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo to drum up excitement in the run-up to the…
Heart of Everyday Life: British Pub vs Japanese Izakaya
Written by Sara Doel for JAPAN Forward The pub — short for “public house” — has long been established as part of daily life in…
Coca-Cola Japan’s Newest Regional Bottle Design Represents Island Paradise Okinawa
Coca-Cola Japan have wowed us before with their beautiful seasonal bottle designs, but a couple of years ago they started a new series which pays…
Kamakura Passes Ordinance Against Eating On The Go: Ill-Mannered Tourists To Blame
Kamakura: a famous tourist destination Famous for its dozens of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, including Kotoku-in with its Great Buddha statue, as well as…
Haagen-Dazs Matcha Salon Green Tea Ice Cream Specialists Opening in Tokyo for Limited Time Only
Haagen-Dazs ice cream is a household name in Japan, offering a host of seasonal and limited time only flavours, all in convenient one person cups…
Nara’s Famous Deer Are Begging Travelers To Stay In The Area
The famous free-roaming deer (said to be nearly 1,500) of Nara Park in Nara, Japan are just about as big an attraction as the nearby…