Following up on the New Year and Seijin no Hi 成人の日(Coming-of-age Day), the next big event of the Japanese calendar is Setsubun 節分. Setsubun can…

Japanese Twitter user and photographer Yuji Shibasaki (@Yuji_48) writes that he focuses on snapping shots of night views and starry skies in Tokyo and Saitama….

Concert Report On January 23rd, the world’s top virtual artist Kizuna AI had her first solo online concert in two years, “Kizuna AI 2nd Live…

With it’s multiple Pokémon collaborations and golden Kit Kat creations, Tokyo Banana is the go-to souvenir sweets to bring home, but when one travels the…

The Sankei Shimbun, in JAPAN Forward Notable for the participation of many Japanese startups, the world’s largest consumer electronics show this year featured products and…

The Oreo cookie is an American classic enjoyed all over the world, and Japan is no exception. However, even though they’re available here, Oreos may…

Onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, are perhaps the most relaxing highlight of spending time at a Japanese inn or just a day at a…

One of McDonald’s Japan’s most popular seasonal releases is the Chicken Tatsuta, a fried chicken sandwich served on soft, fluffy buns, highlighted by ginger and…

All the Egg & Spuma collaboration cafes with Sanrio held in 2020 have been unbelievably cute. We saw adorable afternoon teas, Halloween treats, and even…

Although everyone’s thoughts have been on the ongoing pandemic and forthcoming vaccine of late, Japan has silently made progress on another front. While it’s true…

Living with pets is a beautiful thing. Indeed, they are your pal during the good times and during the bad times. Well, at least dogs…

As winter comes into full swing and the pandemic shows no signs of letting up, it’s hardly surprising that more and more residents are choosing…

Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…

Sometimes, kids emote more than you might expect. Part of the innocence of youth, I suppose. Nevertheless, photos of such children can be good for…

COVID-19 is a complete time-suck. Working from home during the pandemic, it’s easy to feel the unbroken string of days turn into weeks, months, and…