Studio Ghibli has a whole pantheon of iconic characters, beloved across the world. They have plucky heroes and heroines, and wise wizards and witches, but…
Floral culture takes a front seat during spring in Japan. For starters, consumers are slammed with sakura-themed choices at convenience stores and shops. Some crossovers…
The 13th Okinawa International Film Festival came to a close after a weekend of screenings of sterling creations from some of the brightest talents in…
Momotani Juntenkan has been helping Japanese women to become even more healthy and beautiful since it was established 136 years ago. Now it has launched…
IGLOOO, a Japanese company that manages inbound marketing and business promotion for overseas customers, has teamed up with the Yomitan Village of Okinawa for a…
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: April 2021) Ryohei Suzuki, the star of Fuji…
Cats bring comfort to many people. There are surely people in the world who love cats and collect cat goods. If you’re now of them,…
Anyone who has even the briefest knowledge of Japan, knows that the country is no stranger to quirky and cool characters. There are the adorable…
Take a look at this gorgeous skeleton watch: © grape SHOP Or how about this one: © grape SHOP Handmade wristwatches meticulously modeled by Japanese…
If you follow talented photographer Akine Coco (Twitter, Instagram), you’ll soon be rewarded with colorful shots that explore the beauty and nostalgic charm of the…
A few years ago, Japanese company Showtime Inc. introduced their flagship product Chabacco, which cleverly delivers packaged sticks of high quality powdered Japanese tea in…
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…
One of the striking things about Tokyo is the lack of mansions. The city certainly has wealthy residential neighbourhoods, such as Akasaka, Aoyama and Azabu,…
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin, often shortened to Muji, sells a wide range of items that include stationery, furniture, and even food, with a theme of…
Krispy Kreme Donuts Japan has found a way to start the summer festivities early with the release of their ‘Early Summer Fruits’ menu in the…