Japanese artist crafts awesome cyberpunk demon masks and more
We’ve seen a number of interesting takes on masks in Japan lately, including glow-in-the dark gamer masks and transforming horror creature masks from a special…
Osaka bubble tea stand debuts ultimate Halloween ripe pumpkin and chocolate boba creation
Vietnamese bubble tea chain Mot Tram have brought plenty of interesting boba offerings to Japan, including Kyoto wagashi creations, mint chocolate treats and even the…
Awesome Kimetsu no Yaiba character tarts from Japanese convenience stores will slay your taste buds
Last year, the characters of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba slayed their way into our hearts, and now several culinary tributes to the series have…
No gaijin smash: some helpful tips on Japanese etiquette
As an ex-pat, I can confirm that life in Japan takes some getting used to. Several customs are unique to the island nation, and there…
Natural trendsetters, Shiba Inu dogs become the subject of popular SNS art
Shiba Inu is one of the most popular breeds of dog in Japan—the most common being the Dachshund. Sporting a medium frame and a thick…
Stunning 1/8 scale statue of Kyōjurō Rengoku from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train”
Now nearing the end of its opening week, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” which smashed previous domestic records for opening weekend…
Pepsi Caramel Punch flavor released in Japan
There’s been some interesting Pepsi Cola flavors in Japan, including a White Christmas cake and the “world’s first” sakura cola. However, recently Suntory recently a…
Overly straightforward phone fraud prevention poster goes viral
Although scammers exist all over the world, the problem of phone fraud is particularly acute in Japan, where the elderly are often targeted as easy…
These adorable kamaboko are the perfect spooktastic snacks for Halloween
With 120 years of experience, Uoman Shoten has become one of Japan’s leading companies when it comes to producing ‘fish cakes’ or kamaboko as they…
Satisfy your inner monster with these tasty brains from PapaBubble
Prep your tastebuds and tuck into a forbidden feast this halloween with these marshmallows resembling brains from specialty sweet shop, PapaBubble. Available in two delicious…
Japanese company begins gift-wrapped delivery service of giant seal plushies
Japanese retailer Felissimo has a long list of popular quirky goods, including fried shrimp umbrellas and realistic oyster pouches, but one of their biggest hits…
Popular electric Pikachu gummies return with new shocking sour flavor
One of Japan’s most popular gummy candies, Pure, jolted Pokémon fans with their adorable Pikachu shaped gummy sweets twice: once with an electric tropical flavor…
Step into the mind of animation master Hayao Miyazaki at the Studio Ghibli Museum
The Studio Ghibli Museum showcases the work of the world-famous animation studio responsible for popular films like Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro,…
The Koenji Mural City Project is a celebration of local street artists
For a city of its size, and the capital of a country with such a strong graphic art tradition, it’s surprising not to see more…
Japan’s cuddly robot gets permanent themed cafe with new LOVOT Cafe in Kanagawa
Over the years, Japan has come up with robots that serve almost any purpose you can think of, from things like delivering packages to securing…