Singer and voice actress Rumi Shishido’s Sony Music era tracks now streaming worldwide
About Rumi Shishido Rumi Shishido 宍戸留美 launched her singing career in 1989 when, at the age of 16, she was selected as the Grand Prize…
Japan’s first international VR film festival “Beyond The Frame Festival”
As VR devices become increasingly accessible to the general public, so have experimentations in film specialized for this emerging medium. If you’re interested in VR…
Show your love for Pikachu with this Casio BABY-G Pikachu collaboration model
The first Pikachu BABY-G In 2019, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casio’s women’s watch brand “BABY-G” collaborated with Pokemon on a special Pikachu model. A…
Pikachu announces new colorful Pokémon manhole covers installed in Nara prefecture
Pokémon fans in Japan have recently been treated to a project called Pokéfuta, or Poké Lids, which has seen Pokémon-themed manhole covers installed in towns…
Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
Japan’s “Meow Mold” turns your food into miniature delicious kitties
Japanese makers seem to be discovering the fun of cat-shaped molds lately. In recent years we’ve seen molds that turn sand and snow into decorative…
Japanese convenience store installs Neon Genesis Evangelion ATMs voiced by official actors
An indefinite delay of Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Rebuild of Evangelion series final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time hasn’t slowed down the wave of…
Japanese katsu chain releases 1kg pack of karaage for serious fried chicken lovers
Popular Japanese katsu chain Katsuya has recently been dishing out high calorie and heavy duty katsudon bowls as part of their “full power food” series,…
Safety helmet turtles prove Japan has a capsule toy for everything
Japan’s capsule toys cover just about every niche you can think of, sometimes inventing new ones with adorable hamster and egg breakfast figures, kawaii colorful…
Enjoy a Frappy New Year with McDonald’s Japan’s limited edition Frappes
Mc Donald’s Japan are masters of thelimited edition menu. Their store window displays revolve so fast with McFlurries of seasonal and holiday treats that you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Who is this girl fighting with…? 690,000 people were surprised by this video
Children often fight. If you ask my family, It’s an essential part of growing up. But what happens when a sibling is battling with something…
Winter casts a spell of bubbles
In early 2021, a cold spell hit the Japanese archipelago. Recently, it has been frigid throughout various regions of the country. And on the northern…
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A soon-to-be husband’s touching gift for his fiance [manga]
There are a lot of things to do when a couple decides to get married. Pick a date, introduce the two families, choose a venue…
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…