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Belle: Director Mamoru Hosoda’s latest film is a masterpiece [report]
Ever since I saw the trailer for Mamoru Hosoda’s Belle (In Japanese, 竜とそばかすの姫 ryū to sobakasu no hime, meaning “the dragon and freckled princess”), I got…
Cat has adorably rigorous exercising routine with foam roller
In recent years, foam rolling stretching-equipment has been quite popular in Japan. You can use it for your stretching routine or even to work on…
Japan’s honor system unstaffed produce stands get a stylish upgrade
When traveling through the Japanese countryside and in some smaller neighborhoods, it can often come as a surprise to some to encounter unmanned produce stands….
Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature One Novel at A Time
With her novel Higanbana ga Saku Shima 彼岸花が咲く島 (“Island Where the Autumn Equinox Flowers Bloom”), Li Kotomi is the first person since 2008 whose first…
Surprisingly cuddly Japanese Spider Crab plushie sheds its shell to turn into even bigger plushie
The YOU+MORE! brand of Japanese retailer Felissimo is known for some truly cute and quirky animal bags, plushies, and pouches, but in recent years their…
Utada Hikaru, Úrsula Corberó, Megan Rapinoe team up for Shiseido’s “Power is you” campaign
On July 1st, 2021, one of the leading Japanese cosmetic brand Shiseido started new global campaign titled “POWER IS YOU”. In this campaign, three selected…
Odaiba’s TeamLab Borderless named as a Guinness World Record holder
Located in Tokyo’s Odaiba area, teamLab Borderless: MORI Building Digital Art Museum is a ‘mapless museum’ where visitors are free to wander, explore and discover…
Capsules from Nakagin Tower find new life at museums and accomodation venues
Designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a once-futuristic, now retro-and-deteriorating nod at the Metabolism Movement which…
Unwind at Tokyo Midtown’s Digital Art Garden this summer
Usually summer in Japan is all about getting together and celebrating alongside friends with colourful festivals, fireworks and special events. Sadly, many of these events…
Keep things cool this summer with this dark and handsome soy sauce flavoured kakigori
As one of the main fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, it isn’t that weird to find soy in a variety of food products in Japan. There’s…
Shibuya pop-up store features Uji Matcha Ink Latte and more from Matcha Republic
Hailing from Uji – one of Japan’s top tea production areas – Matcha Republic specialises in providing new and unique ways to enjoy traditional Uji…
A summer-time tropical paradise appears at Yoyogi’s TREE by NAKED cafe
Japanese Digital Art Collective NAKED are best known for their interactive video and projection mapping installations which occur across the country at various locations. Some…
Spirited Away’s No-Face appears on awesome Kaonashi traditional Japanese crafts
This year, beloved animators Studio Ghibli are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic film, Spirited Away. Their celebratory campaign has already kicked off with…
Super cute character shaved ice desserts arriving at Moomin Cafe for Moomin Day this summer
Japan is kind of like a spiritual home for Moomin fans, as a country that has fully embraced the cuteness of the round, Finnish trolls….
Japanese dog owner discovers magic word to instantly make a Shiba Inu love you
Shiba Inu is a Japanese dog breed that has become beloved by many around the world. These dogs are considered internet heroes thanks to various…