Photographer shows just how grueling the stairs are at Tomb of Emperor Meiji in one shot
Kyoto is one of the top travel destinations for both visitors from abroad and residents of Japan. Home to a number of breathtaking scenic spots,…
Nissin turns their instant yakisoba noodle packaging into a clever interactive work of art
Nissin has certainly shown off some creative ideas for their popular instant noodle products in the past, but they’ve mostly been centered around their flagship…
Japanese fruit and veggie carving artist turns broccoli into epic fish sculpture
Japanese artist Gaku (@gaku_carving) has been impressing many lately with their beautiful works made using the craft of Thai fruit carving. Gaku usually takes their…
NIJISANJI EN debuts its fourth wave all-male VTuber group Luxiem
Overview ANYCOLOR Inc. has announced that the five-member all-male group Luxiem from Vtuber project NIJISANJI EN makes their debut today, on December 17th, 2021. Three…
Customizable fruit-au-lait available from this Harajuku based non-contact store
With the interest in healthier diets ever-growing, it’s becoming more and more common to see new health “trends” popping up here, there and everywhere –…
Breaking down boundaries and exploring the earth with Hobonichi’s AR Globe
With the invention of passenger airlines, live international television broadcasts, and the power of the internet, there’s no denying that over the last century we,…
Japanese marzipan master creates a Poké Ball Christmas Stollen fruitcake
Award-winning Japanese patissier Ryusei is a master in marzipan who creates adorable story-like vignettes in three-dimensional form atop cakes and sweets. Brimming with joy and…
Incredibly expressive dog in Japan ogles all his owner’s treats
When you live with pets, you realize that animals, just like people, have a variety of expressions. Japanese Twitter user (@manpuku_totti) is a proud dog…
Japanese artist adapts Elizabethan Collar for Cats
No matter where you live in the world, if your pet is healing from an injury, you’ll likely use an Elizabethan collar (E collar for…
Lucky coin chocolates usher in the Year of the Tiger at Japanese 7-Eleven convenience stores
Go-en: The Five Yen coin and why it’s lucky The 5-yen coin in Japan is famous for being a good luck charm. It’s often used…
Burger King serves up crunchy and spicy Sauce, Garlic & Fire Whopper in Japan
Burger King Japan has been all about volume recently, whether it be Tokyo Teriyaki Tower Super One Pound Beef Burgers, Guilty Butter Burgers, or their…
Baby lobster’s unexpected cute form captivates Japanese Twitter
We’ve all seen lobsters, and many of us have even seen them up close. From mottled brown, even orange and blue, they can be quite…
Japan’s “Monster of the Reiwa era” oysters wow in both size and price
Oysters are a popular winter delicacy in Japan (and sometimes may provide some extra seafood surprises), so it’s not uncommon to find some of the…
Attack on Titan anime collabs with Japanese convenience store on colossal onigiri rice ball, goods
Fans of the internationally popular Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人 shingeki no kyojin) franchise are surely looking forward to final season of the anime set to…
Tokyo’s sweets souvenir king Tokyo Banana transforms into curry filled steamed buns
Tokyo Banana is often touted as the number one souvenir when it comes to sweets to bring back for those visiting Tokyo. The crowd-pleasing treat’s…