Photo set of shiba inu enjoying cherry blossom season in Japan has won spring and everyone’s hearts
Cherry blossom season is a massive deal in Japan, but sadly this year it seems the usual picnics and parties are off the table. One…
Kirby Cafe to celebrate the character’s 29th birthday by adding super cute star cake to the menu
Remember Kirby? This is him now. Feel old yet? Kirby is turning 29 this year on 27th April, so starting from 1st of the month,…
Hero students, ex-yakuza hubbie top ranking of anticipated Spring ’21 anime in Japanese survey
The Spring anime season has already begun, and as always, anime fans around the world are excited about the new season’s offerings. Expectations and preferences…
2021 Japan University Rankings announced and the top spot might surprise you
Thinking of going to university in Japan, but don’t know where to study? The recently released Times Higher Education (hereafter THE) Japanese University Rankings 2021…
Snow-covered cherry blossom flowers provide a serene way to capture the sakura season
Spring marks hanami 花見, or cherry blossom flower season in Japan. Typically throughout the final weeks of March and early April, the tiny pink flower…
Nikawa exhibit showcases timeworn handicraft that binds the ancient paintings of Japan
Japan is a place that values tradition. One walk through any metropolitan center, and you’ll soon realize that the people of this country go to…
Childcare-focused Instagrammer uses Studio Ghibli to explain what pregnancy is like
I was talking recently with my SO about the experience of women and men in our respective countries. While some things are different between East…
Yasuto Sasada’s detailed paintings on display in the artist’s first solo exhibition in Osaka
Acclaimed illustrator and contemporary artist Yasuto Sasada announced he will hold his first solo exhibition in Osaka in early April. Titled “Yasuto Sasada Exhibition -Makuake,”…
Famous YouTuber Bilingirl Chika opens online salon after suffering serious cyberbullying
Last year, we talked about the serious online abuse and cyberbullying that YouTuber Bilingirl received during the early days of the pandemic. For those who…
A snowy walk: Japanese artist shocks followers with unbelievably lifelike embroidery design
Winter is pretty rough in Japan. Houses and apartments have varying degrees of insulation, making unheated rooms unbearably cold. Moreover, anyone commuting to and from…
Komomaki, straw belts protecting Japan’s trees from winter cold, may do more harm than good
Japanese gardeners are much admired for the scrupulous care they take of their plants, particularly in the winter months. One example is yukitsuri (雪吊りliterally, ‘snow…
Does the arrival of COSTA COFFEE spell out the end for Japan’s independent cafes?
For many years now, the UK’s coffee industry has been ruled by one giant coffee chain – Costa Coffee – with even Starbucks accepting defeat…
AKB48: pioneers of pop music for the 21st century
As a mass-marketed pop group with a pool of over 100 members from whom acts are chosen, AKB48 mark a remarkable departure from the traditional…
Snoopy Spring Beverages| Sakura Drinks now on sale at Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro
Japan has so many themed cafes based on animals, anime or cartoon characters, movies, fashion, and even professions! One of the many characters’ inspired…
Rescue cat that watches TV in tiny futon and hates being woken up is the most relatable feline around
Recently we’ve been enjoying some cute viral photos of lazy dogs, such as the shiba inu who can barely fit in the dog bed, but…