New “mask” gives you permanent melonpan munching face while blocking microdroplets
Do you love melonpan? Of course you do. Who can resist that satisfyingly ridged pattern, the round shape, and the combination of delicious, crunchy sugary…
Nissin Cup Noodle tackles 33 tons of plastic waste with new double-flap “cat” lid
Nissin has given their flagship product Cup Noodle a number of different twists, including a “magical” powder packet that turns leftover soup into solid form,…
Strength and beauty combined: Traditional Japanese Kiriko cut glass in unbreakable silicone
Kiriko 切子 glass is a beautiful Japanese artisanal glass craft with carefully applied cuts, often in intricate patterns. Within Kiriko, the traditions of Edo-kiriko 江戸切子…
Loneliness at the End of the Line
The Hanasaki line has seen busier days. The local train that connects the cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido fights to live another year…
Japan discovers the secret of weight loss… It’s kawaii
Losing weight is obviously not straightforward. Like me, you’ve probably tried your entire life to lose weight but have never been able to keep your…
McDonald’s Japan releases trio of Pikachu themed fruit desserts for summer
Are you ready to re-charge this summer? McDonald’s Japan sure is. They’ve enlisted the help of cathartic cutie, Pikachu to produce 3 new refreshing Pokémon…
These mystery Japanese gift sets will make your dad very happy on Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like most of us you probably still haven’t found a gift yet. Now, you…
Have your dream wedding in the skies over Japan!
Good news for the couples who are thinking about giving up their wedding ceremony because of the pandemic. Here’s a unique and luxurious way to…
Japanese “muscle junkie” girl’s “maximum effort” JoJo pose photos go viral
In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…
Go bananas and smash your stress away at SHIBUYA109’s Banana x Banana smoothie store!
Are the gathering hot, humid and rainy days making you crave for a nice big refreshing banana flavoured smoothie? Yeah me too. Luckily, Shibuya109 has…
Traditional Japanese doll maker introduces elegant fabric-lined wooden Eevee doll
Whilst you’ve probably heard of hina dolls, kokeshi dolls and daruma dolls, you may be unfamiliar with kimekomi dolls. Also known as wood and cloth…
Ensuring a future for traditional culture and arts – Art & Culture Studio Kotonoha
One of the biggest effects of COVID-19 is the impact that it has had on the entertainment industry. More than 70% of jobs in the…
Interview with Violence Tomoko, creator of the manga “A Love Story in Virtual Reality”
Virtual reality technology, already a staple of science fiction literature, continues to be a popular theme in manga and anime. Works like Accel World or…
Celebrate Father’s Day with spiked canelé cakes made with Amami Island sugar and rum, shochu and mikan
SHIROYAMA hotel’s popular wet canelé “SHIROYAMA canelé” has a new item to add to the series for this year’s father’s day! The new item is…
The cutest bird in Japan reimagined as the cutest rice balls
The long-tailed tit, often found nestling on branches in Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, is often touted as the country’s cutest bird, which is why…