Raise your Konosuba cred with this Aqua “Pause” T-shirt
The light novel manga and anime franchise KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (or “Konosuba” for short) has enjoyed an enduring popularity. The anime…
Carry your gear in style with GITS SAC_2045 foldable crates and Tachikoma toolboxes
If you’re a fan of the latest animated series “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045” and you have some gear you need to store or carry…
Burger King Japan offers all-you-can-eat “Super One Pound Beef Burgers”
Perhaps not to be outdone by Tokyo’s all-you-can-eat and drink KFC, Burger King Japan will be bringing back its all-you-can-eat service for a limited time….
My Neighbor Totoro as a delicious serving of soba noodles
Tororo soba is popular way to enjoy soba buckwheat noodles in Japan. The dish tops the noodles with tororo–a gooey white topping made from grated…
Mister Donut stores celebrate Halloween with a monster takeover
It’s that time of year again when all the monsters, witches and ghosts come out to play. They’re haunting somewhere, whether it’s in your attic,…
Things are getting spooky at Sanrio Harmonyland in celebration of Halloween
Get spooky with Hello Kitty and friends this Halloween at Sanrio Character ParkHarmonyland. A number of fun-filled events are being held at the park from…
Have a swimming teatime with these color-changing Moray Eel teabags
For years, Ocean Teabag has been spicing up our tea time with animal-inspired teabags, including octopus and squid, giant isopod, and even magical tanuki tea…
Hilarious “Don’t feed the dolphins” sign in Shikoku is fishy for the wrong reasons
When it comes to sea creatures, Japan has no qualms with eating just about all of them, from wales to the toilet dwe-, I mean…
Kasanel dorayaki ice cream roll adds matcha flavor; launches Showa Era parody commercials
A small pancake filled with red bean paste, dorayaki is one of those iconic Japanese traditional sweets. A staple of Japanese sweets shops, and a…
IKEA Japan serves up plant-based katsu curry
IKEA Japan continues to stock its shelves with plant-based and vegan alternatives to comfort foods. Following up on their plant-based instant ramen, IKEA stores in…
Artist creates brilliant 3-D CG model that looks exactly like a Studio Ghibli anime cel
Beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, and particularly anime icon Hayao Miyazaki (who will be honored as the inaugural focal point of the new Academy Museum…
Ultimate Humane Act in Wartime: The Story of the Unknown Japanese Boy Scout Soldier
Robert D. Eldridge, PhD, for JAPAN Forward More than 75 years ago, on one of the islands Japanese and U.S. forces battled over during World…
Popular YouTuber Yun oversees line of scented moisturizing alcohol-based hand gels
From September 15th, 2020, Direct Tech Co., Ltd. will release a line of scented moisturizing alcohol-based hand gels called “Liypaint.” The line is supervised by…
Artist crafts amazing miniature pop-up book dollhouse of Japanese demons
Yokai is the term for demons, sprites, ghosts, and all other supernatural apparitions of Japanese folklore. They can be neutral, malevolent, and sometimes even kind…
Japanese shrine meticulously recreates grounds in Animal Crossing—and it’s open for visits
A Japanese shrine in Tokyo has been recreated complete with festival activities and decorations on the popular Nintendo Switch game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Players…