Japanese rice farmer frustrated with litterers makes an earnest plea on Twitter
One of the things which make an impression on many first-time visitors to Tokyo, Osaka or other major Japanese cities is how generally clean and…
Japanese streetwear maker releases Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba character sneakers
With its very own okonomiyaki, Tamagotchi, and even a chewing gum case modeled after Nezuko’s bamboo muzzle, it would almost seem that hit anime Demon…
Traditional Japanese doll maker release gorgeous fabric-lined wooden Kirby
It’s not uncommon to find ornamental dolls on display in a Japanese household, such as Hina-ningyo, which are used to celebrate and wish for the…
Japan makes world’s tiniest working Rubik’s Cube costing over $1,800 USD and under 1 cm small
To celebrate the Rubik’s Cube’s 40th anniversary, Japanese toymaker Megahouse is releasing a very special record-shattering Rubik’s Cube. Ultra-Precision Miniature Metal Rubik’s Cube The 極小ルービックキューブ-0.99cm超精密金属製…
Shiba inu makes the cutest bed and breakfasts ever with food blanket and beds
Whether it’s burrowing into the dirt to beat the heat or having a very complicated pre-meal dance routine, shiba inu seem to always be able…
These eco-friendly bags come stuffed inside adorable sleeping animal plushies
Have you ever gone to the shop and then realised when you got to the checkout that you would need a bag the size of…
Loggerhead Sea Turtle hatchlings make their way to the ocean in Kamogawa, Chiba
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is one of the few places in Japan that bears witness to the beginning of an immense journey –…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s adorable Halloween doughnuts return for spooky Monster Harvest
When it comes to seasonal doughnuts, Japan’s branches of Krispy Kreme always have something special lined up. Whether it’s Christmas and New Year, spring, or…
Kappa and One Piece’s anime inspired sportswear collab returns with swashbuckling character designs
Earlier this year, Italian sportswear brand Kappa teamed up with the legendary anime One Piece to release a ‘capsule collection’ of clothing featuring various beloved…
An Abandoned School and Other Unusual Living Spaces in Japan
As we mentioned recently, home life in Japan is a little bit different than in Western countries. Really, it’s all about the small things: separated…
Plum wine maker looks to jump on craft beer bandwagon with ‘Takara Craft’ plum shochu highball
Craft beer has become all the rage in recent years. It’s certainly good to see interest in the art of brewing beer on the rise,…
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They only come out at night: peculiar customers who come to a convenience store [manga]
In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…
Meiji brings back much-loved ‘Tea and Biscuits’ flavour ice cream tubs
The Japanese are known for their love of green tea, but they are also partial to the odd cup of the milky black tea favoured…
Historical drama Tenamon ya Sanbikasa scoops top prize at TV awards gala ceremony
Tenamonya Sanbikasa てなもんや三度笠 has won the top prize at the annual Satellite Broadcasting Association awards ceremony, which was held at Yomiuri Hall in Otemachi, Tokyo…
Breathe in the smell of spring with Japan’s sakura scented masks
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, masks have become an extremely valuable commodity for people all over the world. In Japan, there have been…