Tokyo health food restaurant begins “my bowl” service for salad bad
Along with highly encouraged use of eco-friendly “my bags”, in recent years Japanese shops and restaurants have begun to shift toward reusable items in efforts…
Fight food loss and save money with Japan’s new Toku Pochi paid membership service
STRK Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of Toku Pochi, a members-only mail-order site that sells products at drastically discounted prices, including free (plus shipping)….
Grape Shop: Unique, high-quality items made in Japan and delivered internationally
Grape Shop: Delivering to the world Some of our readers may have already noticed, but in the past few months, we have been introducing unique…
Japanese convenience store chain MINISTOP to offer its sustainable iced coffee in large size
Starting on Friday, May 28th, 2021, Ministop Ltd. will launch its popular freshly-ground coffee (also available hot) in a large size, approximately double the volume…
The street art scene in Tokyo
Mention street art in Tokyo, and anyone familiar with the city will wonder what you’re talking about. Sharp eyed observers might have spotted a few…
The beauty of nature in Japan transcends the moment
Among residents, Japan is known as the “country of God.” One of the reasons behind this saying is that the country is home to various…
Sanrio Entertainment, PwC Consulting collab for research project on kawaii & consumer behaviour
A kawaii collaboration Why is one of the world’s biggest management consultancies teaming up with the creators of Hello Kitty? On 20th May, Sanrio Entertainment…
What did old Edo look like?
Tokyo is built on the site of the old city of Edo. There are few traces of the old city, but the street pattern of…
Deep snow on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route best seen in June
With temperatures steadily climbing in lowland Japan, it’s worth bearing in mind that the Japan Alps offer a welcome break from the heat of late…
Tea Mindfulness at Jōbokuin Temple with CHA-Link and Rica Takeuchi, Miss Tea Ambassador
A couple of weeks ago, I got invited for a tea mindfulness experience conducted by CHA-Link and my dear friend, Rica Takeuchi, who is also the founder of CHA-Link….
What is ORIOBI？Reviving Japan’s treasures through beautifully recycled OBI
ORIOBI is a brand created by Mami, a Japanese artist, that took two elements of the Japanese culture: the Japanese art of folding paper, Origami, and…
BEAMS JAPAN releases stylish two-toned kayari buta mosquito incense burners
Summer is coming. That means long romantic evenings, kakigori for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, and of course, the return of a pest that no one…
Morinaga adds pistachio flavour to it’s Pino ice cream collection this summer
In recent years, the sweets and confectionery market has seen the release of pistachio flavor products one after another. In the ice cream market alone,…
These ‘Gimmick Boxers’ prove that folding underwear can be fun for the family
With back-to-back state of emergencies keeping us at home, we find ourselves spending more time surrounded by family. Whilst it may sound almost like a…
The Pokémon hanko collection expands to the Unova region
Despite the push from the government to encourage the use of handwritten signatures, personal seals are still a very much normal aspect of everyday life…