‘Ryūseitō’: The Story of A Meteor Sword Christened by ‘The Last Samurai’ Takeaki Enomoto
“Do you know about Ryūseitō?” asked Kuniichi Takami, 48, as he slowly took out a dagger, otherwise known as tantō (短刀, literally short sword). Hiroyuki…
“Do you know about Ryūseitō?” asked Kuniichi Takami, 48, as he slowly took out a dagger, otherwise known as tantō (短刀, literally short sword). Hiroyuki…
On June 18th, Japanese SNS marketing company FinT, Inc. announced the launch of “TAP: Take Action for Peace”, an Instagram media created by popular singer…
Do you use a notebook to take notes? Many people use the convenient memo function of their smartphones or computers instead of writing down important…
The shelves of Japanese convenience stores are often lined with much more than standard drinks and snacks, with a constant slew of limited edition treats…
(Updated on March 4th, 2022: Please note that this article was written in June 2021 and refers to NIJISANJI EN auditions that have already concluded….
Shiba inu are some of the cutest canines around, and whether they are divaishly holding up television photoshoots because they keep falling asleep or melting…
When it comes to wagyu, Omi beef (Omigyu) is considered part of the high quality meat trinity in Japan, alongside Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef….
Souvenirs are, by their nature, destined for tourists. However, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people sightseeing in various tourist spots throughout…
If you haven’t visited Japan before, you may wonder how sugar in paper packs could possibly be presented as a new idea, let alone a…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba burst on to the anime scene and quickly became a solid favourite of many. This popularity has spawned countless merchandise…
A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…
Switching to a more sustainable lifestyle may seem daunting at first, but it is actually relatively easy to do. Sure, it would be great if…
It’s not uncommon to hear of workers in Japan’s service industry going the extra mile to accommodate customers with convenience and hospitality, whether it be…
Mondo Design, Inc. is now selling the “Whale” shoulder bag in a special collaboration between their brand SEAL, known for upcycled bags made from reused…
As spring gives way to a hot and humid rainy season in Japan, many noodle lovers swap their ramen orders for chilled servings of somen…