Typically when you’re washing dishes, the only things you have to be scared of are dropping something or perhaps the icky feeling of accidentally touching…

As the temperature rises and the weather gets warmer, McDonald’s Japan begins to sell its season-limited Teritama* burger, a springtime staple. * Teritama is a…

Recently, we introduced an adorable chow chow dog from Japan called Kurizo, who went viral on Twitter for his massive size and irresistibly cute fluffiness….

The iconic video game character Kirby is known for being cute and pink, much like the famous cherry blossoms that are appreciated all over Japan…

While many pets are scared of getting a bath, there are some who enjoy soaking in some warm suds. Cats are famously water-averse, but dogs…

It’s an exciting time for women’s professional wrestling in Japan, and particularly a great opportunity for fans around the world to check out the scene…

If you enjoy snacks, one thing you’ll learn if you live in Japan is that your local convenience store is often the best place to…

TV personality Anna Murashige 村重杏奈 just graduated from the Japanese idol group HKT48 in December 2021. However, the 23-year-old Murashige is now in the spotlight…

While there’s plenty of interesting and stylish ways to store jewellery, there’s nothing better than a piece that stands alone as a decoration. Donguri Kyowakoku,…

When it comes to a common drink such as milk, we feel like we’ve already seen it all. But just when we thought there was…

The animated world of kyaraben boxed lunches Character bentos, or キャラ弁 kyaraben in Japanese, are bento (boxed lunches) usually made by parents for their kids…

Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city without needing to travel too far, then you need…

If you’ve ever set foot in Tokyo’s Asakusa district chances are that you have crossed paths with a rickshaw or two. They’re pretty hard to…

Popular burger chain Mos Burger will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion they’re planning to hold various events, campaigns and…