Make your own Demon Slayer logo and text with these three fonts actually used in the anime
Fans of the megahit manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and even non-fans can probably recognize the logo of the series with…
Say hello to Japan’s new 2,000 calorie mega bento lunch box
With many preferring to stay home as a safety protocol measure in response to the novel coronavirus, it’s no wonder that Japanese bento lunch box…
Japan now has toilet sandal capsule toys and hey, why not?
It’s gotten to the point where there might actually be nothing Japan can’t turn into a capsule toy. With miniature Lovecraftian squid and watermelon hybrids,…
Gundam and French cookware brand, Le Creuset, team up for stylish wine cooler sleeves
When the show first aired back in 1979, no one knew that Mobile Suit Gundam would still be relevant in pop culture 40 years on….
Nintendo and Paladone release Super Mario items just in time for the holidays
Earlier this year, the classic Super Mario Bros. franchise marked its 35th anniversary. To celebrate, Nintendo announced several products and events including the Super Mario…
Manga artist Oki Chu brings ‘low brow’ psychedelic art to Okachimachi
For the past six years, artist Okinaka Yoshinari, better known as Oki Chu, has been focussed on hosting other artists’ work at mograg, the small…
The lie of the land: how topography made Tokyo the city it is today
You might not think so looking out over Tokyo from one of its giant skyscrapers, but the modern city owes its chaotic appearance to the…
Shiretoko World Heritage site staff chide litterbugs after an increase in discarded waste
Japan has a reputation for cleanliness. School children are tasked with cleaning their classrooms, and company employees keep offices spotless. In recent years, Japanese lifestyle…
‘The World’s Tastes Have Turned Japanese,’ Says Pop Culture Guru Matt Alt
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Matt Alt has lived and worked in Japan since 2003. With the insight and expertise learned on the floors of companies…
Reward yourself with a Kobe Beef Burger or Cheeseburger at Japan’s Freshness Burger chain
You’ve worked hard this year. The next time you’re in the mood for a burger, why not grab an early reward for your efforts with…
“Demon Slayer” Christmas cakes come in 33 varieties printed with your favorite characters
With less than a month and a half left in 2020, chances are you’re already thinking about the holiday season and maybe even considering having…
Leave cute cat paw prints in cement or any surface with 3D stamp by hanko maker Ono Inbō
Home improvement projects don’t always go as planned, and using concrete is no exception. A sudden change in weather can affect drying times, unexpected rain…
A Guide to Japanese Banks for foreigners living in Japan
I remember the first time I got to Japan as an exchange student, and one of the things I had to do first was opening…
Shoko Nakagawa’s comments on schools’ “No nickname policy” provide food for thought
The TBS TV show, “Gutto Luck!” aired an episode on October 28th, 2020, with a particular focus on the “no nickname policy” which has been…
Japanese calligraphist shows how you can write gorgeous kanji with a cheap pen
Whether it be traditionally practiced Japanese calligraphy or simply an extremely neatly written signboard, there’s something very satisfying about watching perfectly handwritten kanji. Taught from…