Report from the world’s largest figure expo, Wonder Festival 2021 Autumn Online
Wonder Festival is a semiannual event for mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors to display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations, held at the…
Cat’s resemblance to Studio Ghibli character thrills anime fans in Japan
In the fall of 2018, a new family member suddenly joined Mia Ibañez’s household. They found a little, black kitten in a vacant lot behind…
Adventure through Hokkaido’s ‘Hell Valley’ after dark with this unique hotel package
Located about 100km southwest of Sapporo city is the onsen town of Noboribetsu, famous for it’s nine different types of hot springs. Like many other…
Sustainable vegan cheese brand introduces ‘faux-mage’ lineup this October
Tokyo VEG LIFE Faux-mage is a 100% vegan cheese that launched back in April of this year. The cheese is made using completely naturally derived,…
DEAN & DELUCA’s latest drink is bursting with ALL the flavours of the season
If the flavours on hand this autumn are just too much to take in, and you’re unsure on whether you should be pigging out on…
Beautiful autumn leaf ‘crystal candy’ flavoured with various teas are the perfect fall wagashi
Traditional Japanese sweets aren’t just known for their taste, but also their gorgeous presentation, which helps set ‘wagashi’ apart from the candy of other countries….
Digital art collective teamLab bring vegan ramen art space to their Planets museum in Tokyo
Last year, Japan’s digital art collective teamLab opened their own collaboration vegan ramen restaurant in Kyoto called ‘Vegan Ramen Uzu’. Not only does this spot…
We’ll take the lot!: Japanese cat owner stocks train snack wagon with irresistible goods in viral video
A ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) in Japan can often rouse feelings of excitement in passengers. Speeding through the Japanese countryside, planning out your…
Japan’s NewDays convenience stores launch onigiri rice balls inspired by ekiben station bento
If you just watched the first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc yesterday, you may be drooling at the sight of…
Cat’s realization she’s headed to the vet leads to adorable before-after transformation
As any pet owner will tell you, a trip to the vet with your furry companion always has great potential to turn into some sort…
Don Quijote in Japan requests that couples refrain from breaking up in the store
Don Quijote is largest Japan’s largest discount store, with over 160 locations throughout the country. Often referred to as “Donki” for short, Don Quijote is…
The final boss is ghost pepper in Domino’s Japan’s 4-level spicy Halloween pizza challenge
Starting today, October 11th, 2021, Domino’s Pizza Japan is offering two new pizza pies sure to make spice-lovers happy. As some of our readers may…
Every mistake you make reveals a fall Mt. Fuji with these clever transforming Japanese erasers
Japan’s PLUS Stationery had many looking forward to making mistakes, for once, when they released a special Mt. Fuji edition version of their “Air-in” range…
Love to Eat Delicious Tuna? Learn How from Fish Guru Katsuhiko Ueda
“The appeal of tuna is that you can enjoy different tastes for each part and cook them the way you want,” said Ueno, talking about…
Bring brilliant Japanese fall leaves to your table with gorgeous drinking glass sets
Fall is in the air, and in Japan one of the great displays of that is when koyo (紅葉), autumn foliage that adds vibrant shades…