The sunakku: Japan’s nostalgic “snack bars” Ah, the Japanese sunakku スナック A fixture of Japanese nightlife for over half a century, these cozy little drinking…

For passengers standing on Japanese train platforms in the brisk December air, there’s a row of red labels on the vending machine which looks particularly…

In Japan, Nissin Cup Noodle has been running a series of commercials titled “Hungry Days” which re-imagines popular anime characters as Japanese high school students…

According to a report by The Sankei News, Tomohiro Maki, CEO of the anime production company Gainax Co., Ltd., was arrested on December 5th by…

Vegans visiting or living in Japan will tell you that mealtimes can pretty tricky! Japanese food almost always contains traces of meat, dairy, eggs, and…

Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6) doesn’t offer much of a description of himself in his Twitter profile, simply stating that “I’m an ordinary person who likes…

Sanrio’s iconic characters can be found all over Japan in many different forms. From My Melody themed doughnuts, to Gudetama sneakers and even a Hello…

As some of our readers may know, November 29th is a particularly happy day for meat lovers in Japan. The numbers 1129 can be pronounced…

The installation of manhole covers featuring characters from a hit series can be a great way to bring more visitors to obscure areas of Japan….

One area in Japan now enjoying a gradual rise in popularity as a tourist destination, and a place where vacationers say they want to visit…

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Tokyo is chock full of cute and stylish cafes where dessert-lovers can pick up sweet treats and while away the hours. In order to stand…

It’s hard to believe, but it has already been a decade now since the “K-On!” anime strummed its way into the hearts of anime fans….

Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Playing the legendary role of Shishio Homare (‘SHERLOCK’) in the…

Japan has become known overseas for their many delicious and eccentric Kit Kat flavours. Some are seasonal, and others are inspired by traditional and regional…