Stuck-at-home consumers turn to indoor picnics to get a taste of summer
In Japan, residents are still forced to manage their summer plans to some degree around the ongoing pandemic. Many are taking the current conditions as…
Japanese companies offer cool and delicious banana sweets to help consumers enjoy summer
Banana-based snacks may not be the first thing the comes to mind when searching for something refreshing during summer. However, take a look online and…
Futuristic art exhibition uses digital displays and AR to create a transcendental experience
In the basement of GINZA 456 in Ginza, Tokyo a strange new jugle is growing. This fantastic neon sight was created by and is operated…
New Miffy products will help save you from the heat this summer season
Luggage brand Siffler announced a collaboration with Miffy just in time for summer. As temperatures rise across Japan, consumers are looking for any chance to…
With many festivals cancelled, you may need to be creative to enjoy summer at home
Despite summer being in full swing and the Olympics just around the corner, many residents in Japan and abroad are spending a lot of time…
Consumers turn to stylish canes and burial accessories as they say goodbye to loved ones
As is widely known, Japan has a graying population. As residents continue to age, this demographic is causing the undertaking industry and the culture as…
Treaty of San Francisco, cornerstone of U.S. Japan defence pact, turns 70 in September
On 8 September 8th, the world will mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaty of San Francisco that Japan signed with the United States in 1951….
Cogimyun Cafe landing in Tokyo to celebrate first ever top 10 entry in Sanrio Character Ranking
The Japanese company Sanrio is famous worldwide for creations such as Hello Kitty and Pompompurin, but they also have an extensive lineup of adorable characters…
Akita puppy’s adorably sad face before getting vaccinated is making us want to instantly take him home
Some pets have incredibly expressive faces and poses. We’ve recently seen a cat that’s perfected the ‘cool guy hanging out of a car’ pose, but…
Japan’s Harry Potter Cafe kicks off for movie’s 20th anniversary with Hogwarts House bento boxes and more
In 2018, Japan became the first place to host an official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe with a pop-up in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Now,…
Japanese pet owner startled by cat’s chic ‘cool guy’ pose when hanging out in the dryer
Cat owners will know well that our feline friends love to find weird places to hang out in. Whether that’s being squished into tupperware, or…
7-Eleven Japan explains how to open the onigiri rice balls that have puzzled Olympic media
Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks enjoyed in Japan. With a variety of fillings that includes tuna and mayonnaise, sour…
Whoever said “the best thing since sliced bread” should’ve bought this foolproof Japanese slicer
Those who really enjoy bread may have a bread machine at home. Especially in Japan, where small apartments often prevent the installation of proper ovens,…
Garden eel fans will love this clever key case with eel that extends to life size for unlocking duties
The Splendid Garden Eel and the Spotted Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of…
Spot on Japanese island looks just like the lair of a video game final boss
“This is too cool. It also looks romantic, too.” “It’s like a scene from a video game, like where the lair of the last boss…