‘Thank you For the Journey!’ Attack on Titan Finishes After 11 Years
“It’s the kind of work that, after you finish reading the last chapter, you get excited wondering what it will be like to read it…
Capsule toy maker turns popular bento food into adorable miniature plushies
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
FamilyMart shows its support for Tokyo Rainbow Pride Week with Rainbow Famichiki packaging
FamilyMart (operated by FamilyMart Co., Ltd.) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in September 2021. To encourage customers to visit FamilyMart stores, the Japanese convenience chain…
Virtual Bishōjo Nem shows artistic potential of VIVE Facial Tracker in world’s first music video
Some of our readers may recall Virtual Bishōjo Nem バーチャル美少女ねむ, the self-professed world’s first independent Vtuber, whom we had the pleasure of interviewing last year….
Dress up your 3, 5 or 7-year old kids in Pokémon-themed kimono at Studio Alice
If you thought kids in kimonos were already pretty cute, one Japanese photo studio is taking the cuteness level up a notch by adding rentable…
Discovering Tohoku and Sake tasting at the Japan Rail Cafe Tokyo Event
Last month, Senpai Japan invited me to a Tohoku Campaign Event hosted by the JAPAN RAIL CAFÉ TOKYO. I’m ashamed to admit that even though I live…
A Must-Visit Hidden Gem in Ginza: The Showa Retro Café Ginza N
At only a four-minute walk from the Ginza Station, you’ll discover Ginza N (ギンザ エヌ / Ginza Enu), a quiet café bar located at the…
Haikyu !! TO THE TOP Ani-Art Event in Animate starts in June 2021
Arma Bianca, the Japanese company that sells original anime and manga merchandise, has announced a new event featuring the popular series, Haikyū!! The Haikyū!! To…
Adorably flame your tea with baby dragon tea bags
Ocean Tea Bag has quite the reputation for high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas with elaborately detailed tea bags shaped like unusual deep…
All you can eat dessert buffet: Princess Mermaid Sweets Party
Best Bridal will hold a Princess Mermaid Sweet Party dessert buffet inspired by Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, in May 2021. The image is…
Ikumimama Comes up with Kawaii Animal Doughnuts for the Easter Season
Ikumimama Animal Doughnuts(or イクミママのどうぶつドーナツ/Ikumimama no Dōbutsu Dōnatsu in Japanese) probably has the most adorable treats in Japan. I remember first seeing their doughnuts on my friend’s…
Baskin Robbins Japan assembles an awesome Marvel Avengers ice cream cake to save the day
The Japanese branches of Baskin Robbins (known as ’31’ over here) are a great place for ice cream enthusiasts to find awesome creations inspired by…
Japanese candy company’s Tetris gummies bring the stackable blocks game into the sweets world
Tetris is probably one of the most universally recognised video games ever, and as simple as the graphics are, these colourful block shapes can instantly…
My Neighbour Totoro’s Mother’s Day gift modelled on Mei’s corn returns for 2021 with new presents inside
Donguri Kyowakoku is the place to be when it comes to original and charming goods inspired by the beloved animations of Studio Ghibli. This paradise…
Tokyo has a Pingu collaboration cafe and reliving your childhood has never been cuter
Japan is famous in the world of fandoms for collaboration cafe menus inspired by various series and characters, ranging from films to anime to video…