Boba tea shop Pearl Lady collaborates with Sanrio on My Melody and Kuromi boba teas
A mainstay on the boba tea scene in Japan, Pearl Lady is celebrating its 17th year. © SocialWire Co., Ltd. Since it’s in the mood…
Cosplayers to Watch: Clow (Photos and Interview)
Introduction First of all, thank you for asking me for an interview! Most of my cosplays are from anime and Japanese games, and as I…
Kentucky Fried Chicken sets up fried chicken pick-up lockers in Japan
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan can be a little more adventurous than its stateside origin, going as far to open up an all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC restaurant…
Japanese nail artist makes awesome and realistic sashimi nails
Japanese nail artist color’s Suzuki (@colors_ai) creates some outstandingly realistic artwork on her nails. In fact, some of it even looks good enough to eat!…
Life Sciences in Japan: in desperate need of resuscitation
Japan occupies an unusual space in the global imagination. At once a futuristic nation of innovation and robotics, and simultaneously, for those on the inside,…
Black Thunder releases Apple Pie and Custard flavor chocolate for fall
When it comes to delicious Japanese snacks and sweets, Fall is a misnomer, as the season brings with it a discernible rise in all kinds…
Trending #LearnFromGhibli tweets using Ghibli movie scenes are too hilarious to stop reading
On September 18th, much to the delight of the anime community, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of most popular animated films….
Best places to buy plant-based, organic and healthy food in Japan
Buying plant-based or organic food in Japan can be quite a challenge especially if you don’t know Japanese that well and are not familiar with…
Where to eat vegan in Kamakura: Top three restaurant recommendations
Located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura is one of the most popular cities to visit in Japan due to its variety of Buddhist temples and…
Begin your day with these Five Simple and Delicious Japanese Breakfasts
Japan is known for its healthy and delicious food and a few of the dishes that probably come to mind are miso soup, sushi, yakiniku….
American Struggles to Live Solely Off Tokyo’s Vending Machines for 24 Hours
By now you probably know that Japan is the land of vending machines. If you thought that convenience stores like 7-11 and Lawson are the…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
Entire Japanese village is recreated in Minecraft with samurai houses and Bon dancing villagers
You can now add a sprawling traditional Japanese village to your adventures in Minecraft thanks to a downloadable world now up on the Minecraft store….
These stunning photos of fall foliage in Aomori will take your breath away
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer ueda (@fuehrsn) posted stunning shots of the Tsuta Seven Lakes area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on his Twitter account. As…
Cat paw electric pocket warmers let you fight the cold and squish toe beans at the same time
There’s definitely a market for cat paw-shaped items in Japan. Whether it be bubbly 3D cat paw drinking glasses, cat paw socks that make it…