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…

Picture this. You’re enjoying a well-deserved break and about to sip on some Darjeeling when a beautiful butterfly flutters in and alights on the lip…

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Japan’s most beloved mascot Doraemon. A year later, and we’re still seeing plenty of special limited goods being…

As summer comes to an end, and the cooler weather of autumn starts to kick in, the time for appreciating rest and relaxation begins. One…

What you buy isn’t always exactly what you get, and Japanese Twitter user Tamasamburo (@kshioriri) recently found that out in a very funny or very…

The theme of the evening was “Harmonious Cacophony,” meaning that even in an aggregation of different noises, we can achieve harmony. Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward…

Japan’s first vegan fruit sandwich specialty store “fruits and season” is certainly living up to its name this fall. As of September 6th, the Tokyo-based…

For those of us who like to see the world through a viewfinder and a lens, we’re always comparing which sort of camera is better;…

Japan Genki Project returned to the stage on a grand scale this year in honour of the event’s founder, Kansai Yamamoto. The legendary fashion designer,…

For the last few weeks we’ve all been waiting in anticipation of the end of summer, and with the more than 10 degrees drop in…

Kaldi Coffee Farm is a shop that sells a variety of food products including coffee, sweets, and imported goods. Their original products are also popular….

Have you ever thought: “I need a Japanese character voice for my YouTube videos, but I can’t find one…?” Well, there’s good news for you!…

It’s hard not to admire Japanese trains. As someone who hails from a country where the trains are not only unreliable but visually unappealing too,…

Gelato Pique is a Japanese loungewear brand with a focus on developing high-quality, comfortable clothing inspired by their concept of ‘desserts that can be worn’….

Key Coffee Co., Ltd., a Japanese coffee company with a hundred-year history, is launching its second collaboration project with fashion store The Shop TK. The…