Ride the Sagano Romantic Train through the gorgeous fall foliage of Kyoto
The Sagano Romantic Tram Although it may be difficult to travel now during the pandemic, one Japanese travel destination to keep in mind at this…
Thermos-style Japanese rice and soup bowls serve piping hot food and are easy to handle
With colder weather in full swing, Japanese staples such as hotly served green tea, miso soup, and ramen seem to get a natural boost in…
Vtuber group Nijisanji opens auditions for English speakers
Nijisanji, one of the most well-known Vtuber groups in Japan and operated by Ichikara Co., Ltd., has just announced that it is holding its first…
Kimono fashion enthusiast’s layered skirt-over-kimono look earns praise online
Although some may be surprised to learn it, the kimono, far from fading away into the annals of Japanese fashion history, has not only retained…
Japan’s new life-size moving Gundam statue unveiled in full dramatic glory
Japan has had more than one full scale Mobile Suit Gundam statue, but the 18-meter (59-foot) full scale statue of the iconic anime’s original original…
Japan’s Chubby Airlines offers box of Infinity Fried Chicken “as big as your face”
For many, Christmas dinner is highlighted by a turkey, ham, or some other kind of roast. In Japan however, its often marked by fried chicken,…
Japanese designer and kiln team up for lovely sake carafes that sing like birds when you pour from them
Tokkuri are Japanese carafes used for pouring sake into smaller cups (o-choko) or glasses. With Japan having such a rich tradition in ceramics, seasoned sake…
Japanese fans rank the anime they don’t want to see turned into live-action films
You can check any comment section under an announcement about a live-action film adaptation of an anime for just a glance at how apprehensive fans…
Delicious taste with less sugar: Christmas cakes from Pâtisserie Le Vert
If you’re in Japan this holiday season and you’re looking for a Christmas cake but you don’t want to overload on sugar and carbs, there’s…
Pokemon themed hotel rooms opening in Tokyo and Osaka let you snuggle with giant Snorlax
Mimaru, an apartment-hotel chain in Japan, debuted their first Pokemon themed hotel rooms last December, in their hotels based in Tokyo and Kyoto, the two…
Little Twin Stars’ pastel magic to take over Shinjuku’s Christmas with cute sweets and giant Sanrio tree
Every winter, Tokyo’s various districts battle it out to see who can put on the most elaborate illuminations and bustling Shinjuku is no exception. The…
CyberConnect2’s original manga “Chaser Game” dives into the Japanese video game industry
If you’re at all familiar with the Japanese comics known as manga, you’re probably familiar with the colorful and magical science fiction/fantasy types with cute…
Sanrio Puroland kicks off 30th Anniversary with livestreamed show and global-scale promo video
Sanrio Puroland is celebrating its 30th Anniversary from December 7th, 2020. To commemorate the occasion, they will have a retrospective live-streamed show on the eve…
Starry Jiji accessories and more character jewellery appear at Studio Ghibli store in Japan
Donguri Closet opened earlier this year, as a new offshoot of Japan’s Studio Ghibli Merch wonderland, Donguri Kyowakoku. The new brand includes plenty wearable items…
Japan opens up chiropractic service for gamers with bad posture
Japanese gaming accessory and furniture brand Bauhutte is used to making gamers comfortable with their ultimate gaming onesies featuring toilet systems and isolation tents, but…