Ginsetsu no Sato: Exquisite cookies designed by sculptor Aya Okamoto go on limited sale
Pottery and cookies might not be things that most people would imagine together, but they’re both things that sculptor Aya Okamoto has found a deep…
Yamato Transport to Change Black Cat Logo from April 1st
Yamato Transport (aka Kuroneko Yamato) is well known for its black and yellow logo of a black cat carrying a kitten. The “Kuroneko” mark, which…
A host of online events to mark 10 years since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima
March 11th 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the disaster that followed at TEPCO’s Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima….
Crust Pilsner: a bread beer in Japan takes aim to battle food waste
“Crust” isn’t exactly the first word that leaps to mind when thinking of enjoying your next refreshing beer, but one company Japan hopes it can…
Viral image of “giant cat blocking railroad tracks” & other gems from Diorama Restaurant
The Tetsudoukan Dining Room (aka Diorama Restaurant) in Osaka was known among model train and diorama lovers for being a place where both children and…
Japanese kimono coordinator ties awesome Evangelion-inspired obi knots
Japanese kimono are often praised for the beauty and elegance found in their design, but what really ties them together (pun intended) is their obi….
Japanese maker releases stringless adhesive masks to relieve stress on ears
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, masks were regularly worn in Japan for a variety of reasons that include hay fever, cold seasons, or simply a…
Handmade Pikachu and Kirby dumplings are too cute to pika-chew
You know a character has achieved mass popularity in Japan when it starts to get reincarnated in numerous creative ways. Like that time Boo from…
Time is running out to save one of Tokyo’s institutional burger restaurants!
Tokyo is home to one of the best dining scenes on earth. This is the city that not only hosts the most Michelin starred restaurants…
These Exceptional Women Show Why Japan Needs Many More Like Them at the Top
JAPAN Foward On International Women’s Day, JAPAN Forward introduces some of the women who seek to overcome social barriers by speaking out, finding work-life balance,…
Help Japanese farmers reduce food waste with curry paste made from imperfect produce
In 2004, Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The following year, in 2005, Maathai came to…
Rare longtooth grouper, ¥100 medium fatty tuna for limited time at Kurazushi sushi chain
If you enjoy dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants when you’re in Japan, you’ve surely heard of Kurazushi. One of Japan’s most famous sushi chains…
These clever and stylish “pop-up” single-flower vases have six different designs in one book
Single-flower vases are great for displaying just the right flowers that match your mood of the day. But wouldn’t it be great if you could…
IKEA Japan sends help to healthcare workers during pandemic
Despite a number of countermeasures taken to prioritize safety during the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the world remains in a struggle against it,…
Starbucks Japan moves into spring with Banana Almond Milk Frappuccino
It almost seems like hardly a month goes by before Starbucks Japan releases another one of its seasonal special flavored Frappuccinos, with their fluffy sakura…