Thank You Mart launches lineup of goods of Dragon Ball characters in casual clothing
“San-Kyu/Thank You Mart” carries a variety of cute goods for the affordable price of 390 yen (the “san-kyu” is a pun as that translates to…
Vintage Showa era clothing on display at Sumix’s new virtual shop
Japanese Showa era vintage boutique brand Sumix has made a dream project come true for fans of the era’s celebrated nostalgic aesthetic. Utilizing the latest…
Tabelog Awards 2022 lists must-go restaurants in Japan
Tabelog is a Japanese rating and review site for restaurants around the country, curated by customers as opposed to critics and industry insiders. The Tabelog…
teamLab bring their gorgeous sakura digital art wonderland to Forest Fukuoka for springtime
Japanese digital art collective teamLab’s interactive exhibitions have become a favourite of photographers and Instagrammers. Their work combines digital art technology and physical spaces to…
Japanese cat shocks Twitter with possibly the creepiest sleeping face ever seen
It’s amazing how an animal as cute as a cat can suddenly switch up, and make some of the ugliest faces to be seen in…
Universal Studios food gets ‘Cool Japan’ revamp with Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan and more
Despite some postponements, Universal Studios Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ campaign is back on track, and they’ve been announcing some new rides and events such as the…
Shiba inu has adorable and weird way of signalling she doesn’t want her snowy walk to end
One thing that made Shiba inu dogs beloved worldwide as the ultimate meme pet is their stubborn nature. We’ve seen plenty of viral shibes who…
Japanese cake shop’s adorable Disney animal dessert set is too cute to consume
Ginza Cozy Corner’s colourful cakes are adorable enough to inspire envy in sweet-toothed Disney fans all over the world. Previously, the Japanese confectionery chain has…
Mini BT21 Cafe lets you build your own adorable BTS character-inspired bento box
BT21, the super popular characters created by messaging app LINE and K-pop group BTS, keep coming back to Japan for more and more pop-up cafes,…
Anti-brushing Pomeranian goes through hilarious expression changes when trying new brush
Using a brush to untangle fur and get rid of dirt from your dog’s coat is just one of the necessary habits for looking after…
Artist challenges distorted standards of beauty with devices that “create the perfect body” Inbox
No matter what era we live in, it seems we as humans are unable to escape our obsession with looking good. Whilst most of us…
Gem exhibition at Japanese museum presents edible jewel collection for visitors to take home
Candy that looks like jewels has become a trend in Japan recently with DIY kits being sold for Valentine’s Day and pop-up shops that specialise…
Disney’s low calorie ‘Harvest Market’ cafe in Tokyo updates menu with new character-themed food
Last autumn, Disney and Cafe Company Co. opened a new venue called ‘Disney Harvest Market Cafe’ in Japan. Apart from being a character-food wonderland for…
Night Tempo releases a guide to City Pop with top 100 City Pop songs
Night Tempo, a Korean music producer and DJ, and one artist behind today’s Japanese City Pop trend making its way around the world, published a…
Household pets adorably recreate The Shining at owner’s dinner time
Pet owners know very well that when it’s time to sit down for dinner, they may be getting some extra attention from uninvited dinner guests….