As an ongoing countermeasure to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many companies in Japan that can afford to do so have shifted towards operating…

Founded in 1981, Tenkaippin is one of Japan’s most popular ramen chains. Tenkaippin (called Ten-ichi for short) is famous for their rich and thick “kotteri”…

I’m a sucker for a good scary story. I grew up a horror movie junkie, and haven’t outgrown the addiction as I’ve gotten older. My…

As we introduced before in grape Japan, the Kominato Line (operated by the Kominato Railway Company) in the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture is one…

When you’re heading towards the home stretch in your university studies and the job market is looming large, many students begin thinking about interviews. Under…

Over the past several years ramen, perhaps Japan’s favorite comfort food, has seen an increase in delicious vegan and vegetarian ramen options, including the world’s…

The official Kirby Cafes located in Hakata and Tokyo have a constantly evolving menu of treats inspired by everyone’s favorite round and pink hero, and…

Apart from the atrocities that occured on the 6th and the 9th of August in 1945, it isn’t often that we hear about the time…

As most cat lovers know, our feline friends can be very picky. Whether its having a specific napping spot or favorite brand of food, cats…

Bijinga (美人画) translates as “beautiful woman picture” in Japanese, and the paintings under this genre are nothing if not true to their name. During the…

© PR Times, Inc. 「お茶と酒 たすき」Ocha to Sake Tasuki is a tea parlor, cafe and bar based in the picturesque neighborhood of Gion in Kyoto,…

2020 has obviously been an extremely difficult year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic both for private citizens and companies alike. The restaurant industry has…

From niche to mainstream Interests and cultural phenomena that were once “niche” have the potential to go mainstream. In Japan, such was the case with…

66-year-old Fumiyo Kohinata is a veteran actor who is a regular presence in Japanese TV dramas and films. Recently, he has appeared in TV dramas…

Editor’s note: This article contains artistic nudity. Gaku Azuma is a multimedia artist who has a long relationship with the Japanese art world. He was…