Panasonic Begins Crowdfunding for New “Weak Robot,” NICOBO
On February 16, Panasonic announced a new project in development, called NICOBO. NICOBO is a companion robot with a strong personality. It even talks and…
Renowned photographer Xavier Tera takes us to Okinawa with his new photo book & exhibition
Montreal-born photographer Xavier Tera has created an illustrious career for himself by evoking stories through his photos. The way he captures his photos makes you…
The adorable duo Little Twin Stars make a doughnut debut in Floresta’s White Day lineup
Every year, organic doughnut shop Floresta collaborates with character goods giant Sanrio for the new doughnut lineup they release on special occasions. We’ve seen doughnut…
5 Instagram accounts to follow to get that fix if you’re missing Japan
With Japan’s borders currently being closed to tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic, countless people have had their Japan travel plans cancelled with no certain…
Instagram couple designs stylish cutouts and brings their artistic creations to life
You can see a lot of great art and breathtaking photos on SNS. Every internet native is keenly aware of this, and digital NFTs appear…
These iridescent “aurora” umbrellas by Wpc. look great in selfies, are trending on social media
Last year, World Party Co., Ltd. released fashionable plastic umbrellas with an iridescent sheen. Sometimes described as “holographic” (although they don’t display holograms) in other…
This Psyduck Pokemon necklace is achingly beautiful
Poke-fan’s, we’ve all been there. Gazing at our favorite Pokemon, and so enamoured by its coolness or cuteness that all we can do is clutch…
New eyeshadow based on Sailor Moon’s Crisis Moon Compact released in Japan
In celebration of Sailor Moon Eternal, the second part of which is now in Japanese theaters, Bandai’s online hobby store will be selling a new…
Court rules Osaka school’s regulations “not illegal” after forcing student to dye hair black despite natural brown color
Back in 2017, news outlets and Japanese social media was set ablaze with the news of a girl from Osaka being forcibly made by her…
Japanese entertainment unit YUSASOBA combines soba making and DJ performance
YUSASOBA YUSASOBA has been performing throughout Japan since 2014, hoping to bring more of Japan’s soba culture to the world with the music they play….
These cute Doraemon sakura handkerchiefs are perfect for the spring season!
If you are eager for the sakura season, you are not alone! As it turns out, everyone’s favourite robot cat from the future – Doraemon…
Enjoy a secret Mount Fuji view with this ‘Scenic Morning Trek’ from Hoshinoya Fuji
When Winter is over and the snow melts away, the mountain slopes awaken, greenery sprouts and nature springs into life. That’s when the complete mountaineering…
Nattō lovers rejoice: This nattō variety box from Mito’s Reiwa Nattō is just for you!
Unpopular opinion – Nattō is delicious. Well, at least I think it is, and according to a survey run by Nifty in 2017 so does61.9%…
Move over handsome gorilla, this cool husky is Japan’s latest viral good-looking animal
It’s amazing how quickly pets can pick up habits. If you tell your dog to sit before feeding him, soon he’ll do it automatically. Apparently…
Adorable Kirby sakura sushi is a must-have for a gamer’s cherry blossom picnic this spring
Tokyo Solamachi is a popular spot for tourists since it’s located underneath Tokyo’s towering Skytree, one of the most famous attractions in the city. This…