It was just a couple of days ago, much to the delight of the internet, that a giant lifelike cat moved into the digital ad…

Japan’s Donguri Kyowakoku has long been a heavenly emporium for Studio Ghibli fans to hunt down charming merchandise inspired by their favorite films by the…

Based in the Akihabara district of Tokyo, it’s no surprise that Japanese maker Thanko has quite the resume of creative tech and gadgets under their…

SNK has announced a new entry in the popular “The King of Fighters” video game series titled “THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV” to be released…

Umaibō: Japan’s beloved “tasty stick” Since 1979, Umaibō うまい棒 has been a household name in Japan. Literally meaning “tasty stick,” the snack brand made by…

Far from worthless The first time I stepped into a dagashi (“penny snack”) shop, I was driven by curiosity. I was on my way to…

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has released “Tokyo Sustainability Action,” an English translation of a summary document outlining its efforts to realize the Sustainable Development…

Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…

People forget that Japan has five seasons. That’s right, I’m talking about the rainy season, known as tsuyu in Japanese, typically from early June to…

Tokyo has just doubled down on coronavirus measures with its 4th state of emergency. The people are housebound and hungry. Domino’s Japan is here for…

The Japanese retail company MUJI is known for their minimalist aesthetic style. But did you know that they also have a real estate division? MUJI…

For those concerned about lack of exercise due to telecommuting and self-restraint measures: Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. launched its online “Sports Park” website on July…

Japanese daycare nurseries often rely on a type of “contact notebook” to foster communication between parents and teachers. Parents will write about their child’s condition—for…

Can you guess which Pokémon shares its special day with the 4th of July? It’s none other than Miyazaki Prefecture’s very own mascot Pokémon, Exeggutor!…

If you’re a big fan of Sanrio and want to keep your favorite character’s plushies with you at all times, one Japanese fashion brand has…