With an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet in Tokyo and colonel’s spices-scented bath bombs, Japan has a lot of ways for KFC fans to show their love that…

For most families, when parents see their beloved daughter in their wedding dress, their hearts are filled with emotions as they contemplate the beginning of…

Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese craft candy that creates artistic and edible sculptures. Often at food stalls and festivals, candy artisans will take requests to…

On March 14th, 2022, it was revealed that manga artist 征海美亜 Mia Ikumi, famous for Tokyo Mew Mew (co-created with Reika Yoshida), had passed away….

Mochi rice cakes are one of Japan’s favorite traditional treats, and while they enjoy reputation as a New Year’s snack, mochi are also particularly popular…

To the uninitiated, newts may not be the immediate example of cuteness pictured when thinking of cute pets. Japanese Twitter user moi (@web_imori), who’s been…

Typically when exploring haikyo, or abandoned Japanese ruins and rare spots, popular locations include spooky areas like submerged villages, endless temple roads, and even Game…

Opening on the 25th of March 2022 is JR East’s Virtual AKIBA World (or VAW for short). The space, which will be accessible by smartphone,…

If you’re looking for a vacation destination in Japan this Spring season, HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a luxury resort on the coastlines of mainland Okinawa, has an…

Snow was falling, while from the safety of the school grounds the grinding and rumbling was deafening. It was a cold and frightful moment that…

“I stood in front of the vending machine for about two minutes, agonizing over what to do, and then I pushed the button.” This was…

Sanrio plus desserts makes for the perfect combination. Since Sanrio characters are known worldwide for their cuteness, they can bring an extra charm to a…

With the Spring equinox just a week away and the first blossoms of the sakura (cherry trees) around the corner, now is the perfect time…

You don’t necessarily have to have fish for sushi. As long as you have sushi rice (shari) and a topping (neta), you’re in business. Popular…

Step into the kitchen, and well, home in general, of Japanese wood carving artist Poppo (Twitter, YouTube) and you’ll be greeted to something close to…