Japanese bubble tea stand releases drinkable mochi in Japan-style boba lineup
Although boba first started in Taiwan, there’s plenty of takes on the beverage that are inspired by other countries’ cuisines, including Japan. Pearl Lady Cha…
Japanese cake shop’s Disney desserts inspired by Huey, Dewey, and Louie are way too cute
When it comes to adorable, character-inspired cakes featuring Disney characters, you’ll struggle to find some cuter than those that come from Japanese cake shop chain…
Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…
When getting the silent treatment is a good thing: Japanese hair salon’s pandemic measure
In order to reduce the risk of infection from the novel coronavirus, many people have been avoiding a visit to their usual hair salon or…
Nissin upgrades Cup Noodle for 50th anniversary with low carb protein packed upgrade
When instant noodle maker Nissin isn’t busy working on the 1-meter long soba noodles to wish for long life or the world’s chewiest instant udon,…
Japanese organizations battle food loss and save cats with delicious mikan “Meow Juice”
Japanese non-profit cat rescue organization Neco Republic seems to always be searching for creative ways to help out our feline friends. In the past they’ve…
Officially open! Jump into your nearest ‘warp pipe’ to enter USJ’s Super Nintendo World
It’s been years in the making, but finally Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World has opened its gates to the public. The long-awaited opening ceremony…
Yoyogi-Hachiman station installs 124m long advertisement, the longest in Japan
Odakyu Electric Railway has just installed a 124-meter advertising signboard along the length of the Odakyu Odawara Line’s Yoyogi-Hachiman station, making it the longest advertisement…
Exhibition in Saitama to display artwork of blackboard illustrator Reina Nakajima
Everybody has drawn on a school blackboard before with a piece of chalk, but not everybody has made something as impressive as this: In January…
Walk amongst the clouds with this VR video of Kyoto’s Edo era ‘Floating Tea House’
Located atop of Yawata’s Otokoyama, the ancient Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine was built to overlook Kyoto and to provide the gods with a location from which…
Enjoy a socially distanced private hanami with this sakura tree rental plan
Seeing all the sakura season products and goods being released around Japan makes everybody crave for that picture perfect picnic under a cherry blossom tree….
Who is Rola, the hottest face in Japanese advertising?
You’d be hard-pressed to visit Japan without seeing Rola’s face. You see her striking features everywhere — in countless advertisements for everything from makeup to…
Japan’s Astroscale launches and places in orbit world’s 1st commercial debris removal satellite
Astroscale Holdings Inc., which is engaged in space debris removal services for a sustainable space environment, announced the successful orbit insertion of ELSA-d, the world’s…
Soft and easy to clean, these Japanese diatomite bath mats will keep your feet dry and comfy
Diatomite, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth, is a natural material that absorbs humidity and used in a variety of products such as coasters and trays….
Give yourself a purring tea time companion with adorable kitty green tea bags
The definition of doggy bags got an adorable dimension added to it when a Japanese tea maker decided to attach clever and cute dog images…