Saitama City celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “Stay at Home” online fireworks festival
Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo, is known for its “Little Edo” Kawagoe, the greenery of Chichibu, and the mountains of Nagatoro. 2021 marks…
Fake goldfish swim in cute vases evoking a scene from Japanese summer festivals
An iconic Japanese summer sight: kingyo-sukui In addition to stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, candy apples, and the like, traditional Japanese summer festival stalls will often…
Shinjuku’s Isetan releases gorgeous collection of Taisho Era kimonos and accessories
Shinjuku’s Isetan department store has announced an event called Taisho Roman Hyakkaten DX from July 28th to August 2nd. From antique kimono, to modern clothing…
Stunning photo of Mt. Fuji floating in night sky wows internet
As an iconic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s easy to understand why many photographers in Japan fill their portfolios…
Mask Mist, a menthol spray to freshen up your face mask
Face masks have always been popular in Japan, and the coronavirus has made them indispensable. Now that the summer is upon us, our face masks…
The long-awaited music event Digital Stars feat. Miku & GUMI will take place in November!
Digital Stars feat. Hatsune Miku and GUMI will take place this year, on November 21! The online club event Digital Stars was initially a sub-event of the MIKU…
Touching video shows train-loving child bond with conductors over the years
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
Bilingual singer NANO to launch podcast for global audience: “NANO to the WORLD”
On Monday, August 2nd, 2021, Japanese-American bilingual singer NANO, famous in the anime song concert scene in Japan and abroad, and renowned internationally for contributing…
Japanese cafe’s novel-inspired jelly is a galactic treat for the eyes
Yamaneko Café (@yamaneko_coffee) is, as its name suggests (“neko” meaning “cat” in Japanese), is a café that receives visits from cats in the neighborhood located…
Celebrating Tanabata in Japan and making wishes that are out of this world
The Japanese calendar is full of holidays unfamiliar to many Westerners. While Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day, and a few others are famous abroad, there…
New and improved Necomimi cat ears use brain waves to show the world how you feel
If you think back, perhaps you can remember a somewhat curious product that was trendy about ten years ago. Necomimi were originally introduced to the…
Eco bags with simple summer styles help on-the-go consumers be eco-friendly
Plastic is a very convenient material. It is easy to mold, light and durable, and has a high degree of airtightness. The material also affects…
Japanese tea cafe Hachiya serves refreshing Citrus Yogurt Cream and Hōjicha Shaved Ice
On Monday, July 26th, Hachiya 八屋, a Japanese tea café operated by Faith Network, Inc. based on the concept of “reimagining Japanese culture for the…
Exclusive Interview with Haru from “Night Doctor”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: July 2021) Haru, the star of Fuji TV’s…
Japanese zoos team up to host Capylympics to crown gold medal watermelon eating Capybara
Right now all eyes are on some of the world’s greatest athletes gathered in the greater Tokyo area, but those looking for a more adorable…