Burger King Japan’s Ugly Cheese Beef Burger says goodbye to pretty eating
No one will ever accuse Burger King Japan of shying away from excess, as evidenced by their heavy duty Strong Super One Pound Beef Burger,…
Seemingly abandoned building hides cafe with breathtaking ocean view and retrofuture design
If you’re driving along Route 11 in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, situated along the Seto Inland Sea, you may not notice it at all. With its…
Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe celebrate anniversary with cutely grotesque supersize food challenges
The adorably twisted ‘Kawaii Monster Cafe’ is a staple of Harajuku and a favourite of the area’s fashionistas, as well as a must-visit for tourists….
Modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito launches new brand of practical and washable kimonos
In an interview with JAPAN Forward, modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito has said: “I wanted to make a kimono which wasn’t old, but was cool,…
Show off your figures, statues & models with awesome rotating LED spotlight display cases
Whether you have just one or a hundred and one, your collection of poseable figures, action figures, statues or plastic models probably means a lot…
Come celebrate 8 years of Tokyo Skytree this October
This May marks 8 years since the grand opening of the world’s tallest tower; Tokyo Skytree. However, with COVID-19 shutting down businesses, venues and events…
Chill out at camp with these Snoopy themed camping items from LOGOS
Camp in comfort and chill out with these brand new Snoopy themed camping items designed by LOGOS. Featuring the much-loved cartoon character, the camping set…
SEGA releases soundtrack featuring nostalgic title music from Sonic the Hedgehog
He’s cute, he’s smart and he’s incredibly fast. But not only that, Sonic the Hedgehog is also stepping into the musical world with this new…
Classic azuki ice cream bar gets a new twist with amazake
Ice cream bars made from azuki red beans are one of Japan’s classic iced treats. While many other iced selections come and go, the Azuki…
New kaleidoscopic mirrored wonder building planned for Harajuku’s Jingumae crossing
When it comes to crossings in Japan, there is no doubt the Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is the most iconic. Located in front…
Long-awaited “Hololive English” Vtuber group makes its debut
As one of the most popular professionally organized Vtuber groups, hololive already has legions of fans of its popular Vtubers, including a steadily growing fanbase…
Japanese muscle man group starts stock photo service of ripped hunks doing…everything
ALL OUT (ALLOUT_smile) is a Japanese “muscular performance group” that consists of ripped (and often shirtless) muscle men that turn their buff physiques and love…
Ghost in the Shell clothing line from X-girl Japan combines 90s fashion with iconic anime
The brand X-girl was co-founded by Kim Gordon, a member of 90s rock band Sonic Youth, and these grunge origins are apparent in the retro…
Haagen Dazs selects Japanese fall favourite honey sweet potato for their autumn ice cream release
Haagen-Dazs Japan are known for incorporating distinctly Japanese ingredients into their ice cream. With exciting limited edition flavours such as soybean, purple sweet potato, and…
My Melody and Kuromi present the sweetest Halloween afternoon tea in Tokyo’s Sanrio cafe
Though Halloween isn’t a native holiday to Japan, the country still manages to outdo everyone when it comes to adorable spooky treats for the season….