Delicious watermelon, people in yukata dancing Bon Odori, impressive fireworks at night, dozens of flavors of kakigoori (shaved ice), cicadas’ sound, nagashi soumen; all are…

Hakone is a popular destination among visitors because of its abundance in greenery and nature, becoming an escape from the buzzing metropolis. It is easy…

Japan is surrounded by waters, but besides the Pacific Ocean, you can also find plenty of lakes and rivers, all being the home of a…

As one of the new hit anime series on the scene, fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba can grab all kinds of awesome merchandise…

As vaping and E-cigarettes continue to become more popular in Japan, more and more manufacturers are modeling their products after target=”_blank”>kiseru–traditional pipes used to smoke…

In Japan, there is a traditional poem known as 辞世, jisei, or death poem. With origins in Zen Buddhism, such poems are written by authors,…

Japan’s cute characters are gaining popularity all over the world, and a themed cafe featuring one’s favourite characters is a must-visit for any fan during…

Other than a fear of hard work, I have no phobias. Nevertheless, I grew up with my mother and older sister, both of whom have…

Kids grow up so quickly. They are pudgy little munchkins laughing at rustling curtains one day, and, before you know it, they are heading off…

In Japan, a A hanko, also known as an inkan, is a stamp of your name which is used in Japan the same way as…

Whether you believe in magic or not, it is more than likely that at one point in your life you have felt the power of…

犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog) Welcome to today’s episode of Hidekichi Matsumoto’s hit manga series 犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is…

Smartphones have changed the camera and film industry. Analogue photography film producer Kodak filed for bankruptcy back in 2012, although Japanese Fujifilm successfully diversified and…

With many working from home as a countermeasure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, Japanese manufacturers are taking notice and providing extra isolation methods…

I love going out to eat. Before the pandemic struck, every weekend was a chance to discover new restaurants and novel dishes—while weekdays were reserved…