Fashion brand Gatsby redefines what’s “cool” with actor Takeru Satoh. What’s your take?
“Who decides what’s cool?” Most have probably wondered this from time to time, especially when you hear whispers of bell bottoms coming back in style…
Documentary challenges Japanese fashion students to create adaptive clothing for diverse body types
The premise of the upcoming documentary, “Clothes in Conversation” is simple: a group of six up-and-coming fashion designers are challenged to create brand new looks…
Grill your own yakitori at home and support local Japanese poultry farmers with Veranding Toriko
For many foreign residents of Japan, with the exception of those who don’t eat chicken as a matter of principle or due to dietary restrictions,…
Virtual tour of Kyoto kimono shops lets you travel from the comfort of your home
The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to make it difficult for international travel to Japan, let alone domestic travel within the country. For those who love…
Reward yourself with eight tasty snacks once a month with snaq.me subscription service
As of February 4, 2021, a state of emergency has been declared in Japan in 11 prefectures due to the spread of the novel coronavirus…
Eggslut Japan hatches new scrambled egg & teriyaki burger, the “Egg Teri”
Eggstraordinarily popular L.A. breakfast sandwich restaurant Eggslut are spicing up their Japan menu with a mouth-watering limited edition Teriyaki scrambled egg burger. The new sandwich,…
Foggy-eyed glasses-wearers have suffered through the pandemic; now there is relief
According to the Japan Weather Association, the amount of airborne pollen in the spring of 2021 is expected to increase more than 1.8 times from…
Even this adorable little hamster is picking out a new outfit for spring
Little by little, signs that spring is near are increasing all around us. And after such a stressful winter, it couldn’t come soon enough. Nonetheless,…
“Laid-Back Camp – Virtual: Lake Motosu” launches today on multiple platforms
Those of you who were planning a trip to Japan that got postponed due to the pandemic may have already found ways to experience the…
These pop-up cards are so artistic you’ll want to frame them
How would you like to recreate a fairytale world from the picture books and stories you read as a child right inside your own room?…
Titan-sized “Attack on Titan” tome aims for Guinness record of Largest Comic Book Published
Kodansha Ltd. is releasing a titan-sized* edition of the international hit manga Attack on Titan as part of the excitement surrounding its dramatic conclusion in…
Prevent food waste by enjoying these delicious fruit pastries from Paul Bakery in Japan
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, food waste has become a serious problem in Japan. On February 25th, global French bakery chain…
Freaky Japanese Yam Looks Like a Hand
Twitter user Bu (@ibukiriP) posted a picture of a peculiar-shaped tuber that’s gotten a lot of attention. (@ibukiriP) said, My cousin gave me a yam,…
Pea shoots bought at a Japanese supermarket made 50,000 people laugh on Twitter
If you’ve watched Shinkai Makoto’s film Weathering with You, you’ll recall the scene in which Hina cooks a meal for Hodaka in her apartment. The…
Anko filled cheesecake fuses a Japanese favorite with a classic Western dessert
A newly-launched brand of made-to-order sweets wants to put a twist on Japan’s beloved anko by introducing people to new ways they can enjoy their…