Exploring Rhizomatiks: It’s Not Just A ‘Perfume’ Music Video
Online or in person, Rhizomatiks makes digital phenomena accessible to all in an enjoyable, artistic format. Have fun exploring! Ayako Kurosawa, for JAPAN Forward How…
Will Japan’s Extended State of Emergency Work For or Against the Tokyo Olympics?
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Olympics will be “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Will that light ever…
These hand-made luxury Japanese leather slippers will cradle your feet in comfort
Whether it’s for a birthday, Father’s Day or just for yourself, a nice pair of comfortable slippers can surely be appreciated, especially during the pandemic…
Never forget your bag again with new foldable eco bags that fit in your wallet
Japanese online retailer Village Vanguard catalogue of quirky goods, including soothing RPG save crystals and wearable tentacle plushies, appears to be constantly expanding. This time…
Stop waiting for hard ice cream and butter with Japanese heat-conducting spoons and knives
If you are working from home, you may be thinking, “I’m here in the same spot every day and I need a change of scenery!”…
Turn your room into a Kyushu forest with these woodland fragrances
HiKEI, a Japanese brand that develops apparel with a focus on organic cotton items, has released a lineup of nature-inspired fragrances under the concept of…
‘Matcha latte that you can eat’ traditional Japanese sweets are rich enough to satisfy any matcha-holic
The combination of powdered green tea and milk is a matcha made in heaven. The mellow and creamy taste of milk is the perfect accompaniment…
The cutest bird in Japan’s mochi form is adorable enough to rival the real thing
The long-tailed tit, which is found on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, is definitely in the running for cutest bird species in the country. Its…
Cat ninja cappuccino drink from the birthplace of matcha stealthily smashes crowdfunding goal
Last month we introduced an awesome product hailing from none other than the actual birthplace of matcha, called ‘Neko Nincha Cappuccino’. The company responsible for…
Studio Ghibli apparel brand GBL debuts first accessory lineup featuring Nausicaa and Ohmu
GBL, an official Studio Ghibli apparel brand based in Japan, always has the coolest looks on offer, inspired by various characters from the iconic animation…
Watch talented cat masseuse give Japanese owner impressive scalp massage in adorable video
After a long day at work, having a cute pet to come home to is one way that many people de-stress. But some pets go…
Orion beer gives a toast to sea protection with pristine blue Southern Star cans
For beer lovers in Okinawa, the go-to is Orion Beer. The mild and fresh lager is a very common sight among those enjoying the beautiful…
Japanese craft gin from Iki Island cuts food loss using oft-wasted parts of local fruits & veggies
Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami 壱岐リトリート 海里村上 is a luxury hot spring inn with sublime sea views and blissful hot spring baths…
Jagarico adds ‘Garlic Butter Soy Sauce’ flavour potato snacks to their line up
If you’re missing that crunch factor that crisps (‘chips’ for my American English speakers) in Japan don’t seem to have, you needn’t look much further…
All-in-one home izakaya grill and sake heater turns your table into a Japanese pub
Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be…