Boat of giant takoyaki sails down river in Japan, wowing locals
One of the popular attractions in the historical district of Sawara in Katori city, Chiba prefecture is the Ono River. Many who visit the area…
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Japanese bus driver says: “Here we go!” What he does next will have you in stitches
The area around Maihama Station in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan is sometimes referred to as “Dreamland” by some people. The station is in close proximity…
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[Report] Cute edible bears take a bath in a delicious Japanese hot pot!
If you are a TikTok user or an Instagram user, you might have seen these cute bears sitting in a Japanese hot pot. The bears…
KAWAII MONSTER CAFE reawakens in Osaka-based collaboration
Fans both in Japan and across the globe we’re saddened to hear of the closure of Harajuku’s KAWAII MONSTER CAFE at the end of January…
Make your own Japanese fishcakes at home! Easy and nutritious!
Suzuhiro Kamaboko 鈴廣かまぼこ, a traditional Japanese fishcake company, has released a fun home cooking kit! Japanese fishcakes, known as kamaboko (かまぼこ or 蒲鉾 in Japanese),…
Japan’s ATELIER de GODIVA offers sustainable cacao fruit chocolate sweets for a limited time
Godiva Japan Co., Ltd. has announced that they are selling three completely new chocolates and drinks using chocolate made exclusively from 100% cacao fruit, in…
Cute cats from all over Japan converge in Nekodokoro 2022 Calendar
Sankei Shimbun has released the 2022 edition of their ever-popular Nekodokoro Calendar (猫どころ2022 CALENDAR). The calendar costs 1,000 JPY, tax and domestic shipping included. Sankei…
“Funny Cool” Japanese text tee makes impact at Milan runway show, amuses Japanese Twitter
With the global influence of Japanese pop culture and fashion, it’s no longer that unusual today to see Japanese text displayed on T-shirts, jackets, or…
Drinkable Ippudo tonkotsu pork ramen broth released in Japanese vending machines
JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure made brand digital vending machines can go a bit beyond providing a simple beverage, offering subscription services…
Funny photo of hesitating feline makes Japanese Twitter wonder if cats can read warning signs
We’ve all given it some thought at one point or another. Are animals much smarter than we give them credit for? Whether it’s a dog…
Japanese superhero wins internet’s hearts responding to child’s SOS letter posted to vending machine
Many prefectures and towns throughout Japan are represented by a mascot character that is seen as somewhat of a local ambassador. These characters typically become…
Vending machine has frozen versions of Japanese ramen featured in the Michelin Guide
Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…
Bring a Japanese festival fireworks show to your table with color changing sake drinking glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
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Inuyasha and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Real Escape Game at Tokyo Dome [report]
Fans of the manga and anime series Inuyasha (「犬夜叉」) and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (「半妖の夜叉姫-戦国御伽草子」 Han’yō no yashahime: sengoku otogizōshi), the 2020 sequel of the original series, will be thrilled to know…
Enjoy all-you-can-eat dango with limited edition chocolate mint toppings this summer
Japan is a land rich in food options. From satisfying bowls of savouries like ramen, udon or katsudon, to the endless choices in sweets such…