A special shop to support the faithful dog Hachikō’s hometown!
If you have ever visited or watched a vlog about Shibuya, a popular ward in Tokyo, you must have heard of the statue of a…
A former Danish diplomat released an efficient kanji memorizing software with more features!
Memorizing is one of the hardest parts when you learn something. Here is the good news for you! Mr. Kim Pedersen, a former Danish diplomat,…
Eat and learn: A plant-based café & food tech park has opened in Ginza!
Can you imagine “healthy junk food”? It may sound weird, but it really exists! A plant-based food café called “2foods” has opened their second flagship…
Soy sauce for dessert?! Traditional soy sauce maker’s new product has sweet possibilities
A really surprising seasoning appeared on the market this month. It’s called Suītsu senyō shōyu スイーツ専用醤油 (Soy sauce only for sweets)! Soy sauce (shōyu 醤油)…
7-Eleven Japan teams up with historic teahouse on luxury matcha desserts for convenience stores
Matcha lovers know that there’s no reason to only restrict yourself to green tea beverages. There’s a whole world of matcha flavoured food out there…
fripSide will hold their first Virtual Live Concert as 3D model avatars!
When you hear “virtual live concert”, you might associate the phrase with Vtubers. However, virtual live concerts are not only restricted to Vtubers anymore! These…
Avatar Concierges Will Support Your Trip in Japan!
Recently, the virtual world and the real world are becoming seamless. At least, the virtual avatars which I’m going to introduce today are close enough…
‘Tora-ditional’ manju to be released for Year of the Tiger including kabuki make-up inspired wagashi
Tohoen, a traditional Japanese confectionery specialist, already gained popularity thanks to their pandemic wagashi, but they are also known for their manju animals like the…
Japanese pet owner’s handmade crepe swaddling for cats looks ridiculously comfortable
Pets disguised as other things is always a joy to see, and one Japanese cat owner is a goldmine of ideas when it comes to…
Odakyu Department Store comes up with a fully edible Romancecar Christmas cake
While Japan might not have a strong belief in saints or Christianity, customs like Valentine’s Day and Christmas have become commonly observed in the country….
Fashioning Japan’s ancient mizuhiki artform into modern accessories using the AROMA Cord
What is mizuhiki? apple | © PIXTA Estimated to have been around from as early as the 9th century, the decorative art form of mizuhiki…
Swallows Cap Remarkable Turnaround With Japan Series Victory Over Buffaloes
Pinch hitter Shingo Kawabata delivers the key hit for Yakult in the 12th inning. Jim Armstrong, for JAPAN Forward From worst to first to Japan…
Carbon Zero Isn’t a Pipe Dream — There’s Japan’s Hydrogen Technology
Mitsubishi and Panasonic introduce JAPAN Forward to some of the technologies that can help in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Arielle Busetto, JAPAN…
Japanese pet owner’s adorable photo set shows that glass tables are a must-have for cat lovers
Cat lovers know that felines are adorable however you look at them, but there is a special charm in looking at them from underneath a…
Popular series Tokyo Revengers teams up with Salon Kireimo for Hair Removal Revengers!
The hair removal salon, Kireimo, has announced a collaboration project with the popular anime series Tokyo Revengers this autumn. The project’s name: Hair Removal Revengers～ Don’t allow the appearance…