Today, we were given the first look at Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』Ryū to sobakasu no hime), with a 30-second teaser. Following…

“Hey, your shirt is inside out.” “Looks like you forgot to take the tag off.” “You’ve got something in your teeth.” We’ve all been there….

Dogs are big business in Japan. Pet ownership is growing over recent years while some canines reach legendary status. Hachiko, the faithful hound immortalized as…

About Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Despite a relatively short run, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (「不思議の海のナディア」/ Fushigi no umi no Nadia) was…

Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip and the Peanuts gang are loved all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Over the years, there have…

Kewpie Mayonnaise is probably the most recognized and most bought mayonnaise in Japan. Compared to other types, it is slightly on the healthy side and…

Angel Heart Spring/Summer 2021 Angel Heart, a brand of wristwatches developed by Ueni Boeki Co., Ltd., has released five new watches with easy-to-read watch faces…

Eco-bags have become commonplace in recent years and they have become even more popular in Japan since last July when the government enacted a nationwide…

The Japanese confectionery store Suehiroan (末広庵) founded in Kawasaki started delivering their popular product かりんとうまんじゅう “Karintō Manjū” on February 8th. The store’s concept is to…

One of the most awaited winter events in Japan is the Sapporo Snow Festival (札幌雪祭り/Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) in the Hokkaido Prefecture. The event takes place…

Spring is around the corner, and to welcome its arrival, Shake Shack has once again unveiled the spring limited-time edition sakura-inspired drinks. Shake Shack has…

Cat lovers and fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion were delighted last month when the original singer of the hit anime’s iconic opening theme song, “A…

Spring is all about flowers. In Japan, that traditionally means cherry blossom. The ephemeral trees bloom for a mere three or four days, capturing the…

The animation industry in Japan has gone through some major changes throughout the years, the largest of which occurred sometime in the early 2000s when…

As the 4th Anniversary of NieR:Automata approaches on February 23, we have an entirely new installation into the NieR franchise to look forward to: NieR…