Artist and ukiyo-e collector Toshihiko Isao shares insights into the folk beliefs and art forms that ordinary people turned to as they battled epidemics in…

Mt. Fuji reigns as an UNESCO World Heritage site and perhaps the greatest symbol of natural wonder in Japan, so it’s no surprise it’s a…

Gotham City, the famous setting of the Batman series, including the upcoming film The Batman, has officially entered into a Sister City relationship in the…

Normally the appropriate reaction to being served a fancy berry dessert would be to pick up your fork in delight, but fans of the grim…

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Entertainment District Arc has finally come to an end. Do you find yourself missing the characters and their company? Don’t…

For those who are unfamiliar with it, a 炬燵 こたつ kotatsu is a low, wooden table frame, covered by a heavy blanket or quilted futon,…

Takayuki Yoshida is a Japanese artist and motion graphic creator who was selected as one of “The 100 Japanese Motion Graphic Creators” in 2021. In…

If you’re a Ghostbusters super-fan living in Tokyo, something strange has come to your neighbourhood. The latest instalment of the franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, was recently…

If you’re a big foodie, you’ll know just how much being hungry can affect your mood. Many of us do a complete 180, from utterly…

In recent years, Burger King Japan has been gung-ho about including gargantuan limited-edition one-pound beef burgers in their menu. Whether it’s the Strong Super One…

“What? Wait a minute, what’s going on here?” “That’s amazing. I had to do a triple-take on that!” “He really has the hands of God.”…

Typically when exploring Kyoto, many are in search of its gorgeous shrines, temples, and natural scenery. But for all its fascinating sights and sounds, you…

Home to captivating scenery, historical buildings and attractions, and a thriving center for aspects of Japan’s traditional culture, it’s no wonder Kyoto is hotbed for…

Japanese creative planning and design company 『企画デザイン２時』 Niji Inc. (@niji_2oclock) designs a variety of innovative products. Some of their previous designs, which we have introduced…

As a mainstay of Show Era cafes, old fashioned cream sodas, often available in a number of flavors with colored syrup, have a bit of…