Tirol Choco Kinako mochi and Matcha mochi to end production in late-March
Japan is home to a variety of sweets and snacks, and Tirol choco, also known as Chiroru Choko(チロルチョコ) in Japanese, is one of everyone’s favorites….
Japanese photographer captures beautiful dreamy landscapes of Kamakura in infrared
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…
Kirby Cafe’s cherry blossom menu includes adorable dessert set and sakura sushi for spring
To the delight of Kirby super fans in Japan, the round and pink hero now has two official Kirby Cafes, which permanently grace Tokyo and…
EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0: Fans Welcome The Ending Delayed More Than Eight Years With A Standing Ovation
The fans could finally see the end of Evangelion, and the satisfaction was worth waiting for 8 years. Here’s why. Simon Kagaya, for JAPAN Forward…
These unique hand-crafted watches use the ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki in their design
Mizuhiki 水引 is ancient Japanese decorative art with origins in the Muromachi period. Featuring colored cords made of twined paper, often knotted in ornate patterns,…
Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh’ sees evening performances held under sakura
Returning for the first time in two years, Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh Theatre’ will see traditional Japanese performances held outside, beneath the cherry blossoms, and…
Japanese dog illustrator shows why dogs are cute at every age
From the day they are born through their middle years, and till the day they finally slow down, dogs show us so many different emotions…
Totally not suspicious black cat denies ripped toilet paper allegations
Koneroku the black cat lives with his owner (@nkknrk). Two photos of Koneroku that the owner posted on Twitter are going viral with many sympathetic…
Full bloom plum trees turn Kyoto shrine into magical wonderland
The Peach Blossom Spring refers to a famous fable written by Tao Yuanming, is often described as an ethereal utopia with a dreamy view, and…
Japanese photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Great Buddha’s ritual cleaning
Buddha statues can be seen at temples, sitting quietly with calm and peaceful faces. The size range is wide, but when you have to stand…
Daimaru’s ‘Cats, Cats, Cats Exhibition’ is the purrfect event for feline followers
From ancient times all the way through to the present day, artists, musicians and writers have fallen in love with the world of cats and…
Shiba inu’s strange sleeping pose is adorable but weird, but mostly adorable
Since many of us have been stuck at home for the last year, something that has been keeping us positive is the adorable antics of…
Hilarious photos of ‘cardboard box struggle’ prove cats will do anything to fit in a small box
As cat lovers, we all love to see examples of ambitious cats trying their hardest to fit into a box that is far too small…
Nissin Cup Noodle develops leftover soup hardening powder for quick and eco-friendly disposal
Usually, Nissin adds twists and upgrades to their flagship instant ramen star Cup Noodle by introducing new flavors such as french fries and chicken nuggets,…
Super fluffy long-tailed tit plushies make Hokkaido’s impossibly adorable bird your cuddle buddy
Shima enaga, or long-tailed tits, are found only on Japan’s most northern island of Hokkaido. A particular trait they have that separates the Hokkaido birds…