The kotatsu is a winter fixture in many Japanese homes. When the weather starts getting chilly, the heated table covered in a blanket becomes a…

Anime characters taking up promotional duties in Japan isn’t exactly a new concept, as Luffy, Naruto, Goku, and others were officially named ambassadors for the…

If you’re a fan of “Naruto” and have been putting off buying a complete anthology, now is your chance. Tokyo-based Progress Technologies Inc. makes the…

As in many markets around the world, the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic Aladdin has proven to be a huge success here in Japan….

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Ciao Churu is a type of cat treat which comes in a long stick that can be squeezed by the owner, letting out a little…

The best selling Godzilla Humidifier by Shine Co., Ltd was so popular it ended up winning a Japan Characters Award. While the King of the…

Shiba inu is probably the most recognisable Japanese breed these days, due to their wacky online antics such as running their own sweet potato stands…

If you’ve ever visited Japan or even if you haven’t, there’s a chance you will have seen Caplis (or Caplico, as it is called in…

While Japan’s popular cherry blossom season delights many with its gorgeous once-a-year scenery and bounty of sakura-flavored goods, Hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese) can be every…

After a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Niigata this week on 18th June, a tsunami warning was issued, warning of waves up to 1 metre in…

In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…

Japanese male styling, beauty and hygiene product maker Mandom Corp.’s Gatsby brand is no stranger to the anime, game and internet culture-savvy crowd. For example,…

Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…

While beautiful and steeped in rich tradition, the cypress wood masks worn by practitioners of classical Japanese performance art Noh can sometimes have an eerie…