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…
Pokemon family name plates can adorn houses of fans with first generation favourites and more
Since houses in Japan often don’t have a number on show, it’s customary to have a plate with a name prominently displayed on the outside….
‘Crystal candy’ wagashi store releases gorgeous birthstone-inspired traditional Japanese sweet box
‘Wagashi’ is a term which refers to all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. Japanese sweets are famous not just for their flavour, as they’re…
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s ‘momiji’ matcha parfait is an autumn sight to behold for green tea fans
Itohkyuemon is a Japanese tea specialist store founded in 1832 and based in Uji, an area of Kyoto famous for high quality tea. Their green…
Kimetsu no Yaiba wagashi hitting Japanese convenience stores are sweetest Demon Slayers around
Anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer is so popular that it has spawned a slew of awesome merchandise inspired by the show’s characters. Fans…
After quake, Kanto resident takes 4 hours to get home only to find their cat in this hilarious pose
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
Top cosplayer Enako becomes spokesperson for Roger Goulart sparkling wine in Japan
Roger Goulart is an established Spanish winery known for its high-quality sparkling wine that goes through a long maturation process. Roger Goulart Japan has announced…
These Japanese plates have heart: Pour in sauce for a foolproof beautiful presentation
As the pandemic continues in many parts of the world, many of us have been spending more time cooking at home since it’s not safe…
Japanese fashion brand launches adorably stylish Disney Collection
If the name doesn’t quite give it away, Emily Temple cute is a Japanese fashion brand that has a focus on all things ‘cute’; and…
Tokyo was rocked by an earthquake but one damage report shook Twitter users with laughter
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
Coming soon to konbini shelves near you – Suntory shares winter ‘Horoyoi’ lineup
To the completely unprepared, a trip to the alcoholic section of any Japanese convenience store or supermarket can quickly turn into an overwhelming game of…
Historic Kyoto sweets maker gets into Halloween spirit with ghoulish traditional sweets
Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a long-established traditional Kyoto sweets store (referred to in Kyoto as Kyogashi) with a history going back 1803, is preparing some adorable Halloween…
New liqueur has a taste apple pie fans will love and a name Pikotaro could have invented
Do you love apple pie? Do you like liqueurs? Are you looking for the perfect liqueur for the fall-winter season? If you answered yes to…
“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…
Greedy hamster caught red-cheeked after stealing food has the expression of the year
As many hamster lovers know, the adorable little furballs can be very particular about their favorite foods, leading to some zealous eating and hilarious reactions…