Stunning photo of meteor above Izu Ōshima island looks like a scene from “Your Name”
Bolides (commonly known as fireballs) are the brightest of meteors you’re ever likely to observe in the night sky. At around 3:00 a.m. on March…
Butter soy scallops and seared fatty mackerel join Family Mart’s premium rice ball lineup
Over 40 million served! Famima’s Gochimusubi premium rice balls Onigiri and omusubi rice balls at Japanese convenience stores are always a popular snack (for some)…
Tokyo meaty rice chain unleashes monster ginger pork bowls
Japanese katsu, curry, and rice bowl chain Katsuya have been on a roll introducing super hearty meals, including meaty udon chicken katsu bowls, bacon and…
Avoid crowds, wear a traditional hakama and enjoy Yokohama with hotel’s special Spring plan
For many people in Japan, March is graduation season. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many students have been unable to see…
Posable life-size Rei doll is one high priced Evangelion companion
Despite multiple postponements, the recent release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time has given fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion a conclusion to one of…
Toshima city distributes free sanitary goods to women facing period poverty
Understanding and support of feminine hygiene needs has become somewhat of a prevalent topic in Japanese media lately. Both social media and television programs have…
Can Japan meet its carbon emissions reduction targets?
On October 29th last year, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that Japan would reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. This was a…
Try this limited edition kiwi sake for a fresh taste of Spring
As Spring blossoms in Japan, it can mean only one thing: it’s time to unfurl the picnic blanket and enjoy some drinks underneath the sakura…
Japanese company’s Doggy Supporter is putting the spring back into elderly dogs’ steps
It’s well known that Japan faces an aging population crisis. Accordingly, Japan is currently making efforts to fortify society against the ravages of time; designated…
Chocolate maker Tirol goes classy with their Premium Chocolat Framboise product
March 14th, White Day, recently came and went in Japan. It is essentially the sequel to Valentine’s Day for those unfamiliar with the special occasion….
Hotel New Otani Landscape Garden: an oasis of peace in Akasaka – and it’s free!
Looking for a quiet spot in central Tokyo is easier said than done. If ever you find yourself yearning from a break from the crowds…
Zoom lecture about Kagawa Toyohiko, “the Gandhi of Japan” on March 30th
Kagawa Toyohiko Kagawa Toyohiko (賀川 豊彦 1888-1960) was one of the foremost peace campaigners and internationalists of the twentieth century. He was known as ‘the…
New Spring dessert “Strawberry Mont Blanc” now on sale while supplies last
Japan’s Mont Blanc specialty shop 生搾りモンブラン専門店 namashibori monburan senmonten (literally “freshly-pressed Mont Blanc specialty shop”) released a brand-new dessert on March 11th, 2021. The store’s…
Flower Blooming RISONARE: You can enjoy “flower-viewing” on an Okinawan beach
The Japan-based operator of Japanese inns, Hoshino Resorts (星野リゾート / Hoshino Rizōto) has announced the opening of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima this spring, in the…
Japan’s Caffè & Bar Pronto releases a seasonal Pink Tea Latte with ruby chocolate this March
Caffè & Bar Pronto, a well-known Japanese café chain established in 1988, released a new seasonal beverage on the 14th of March. The new drink…