Japan has seen a wave of creative merchandise inspired by hit anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, including pudding, okonomiyaki, and even a…

Studio Ghibli movies are pretty classic, especially the 1997 blockbuster “Princess Mononoke.” The animated movie is an epic story complete with demon curses, battles, and…

What people fail to think about when they are panic buying [manga] During the outset of the pandemic, like a lot of the world, Japan…

Salt & vinegar may be a popular flavor in the United States (4th place) and even more so in the UK (2nd place), but it…

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of DyDo Blend Coffee, DyDo Group Holdings, Inc. is teaming up with the internationally famous manga and anime franchise Demon…

Uniqlo’s sister brand GU is known for its affordable and trendy clothing, as well as reliable and reasonably priced basics. The popular chain fashion store…

Longstanding and popular lollipop brand Chupa Chups are a mainstay in Japanese game centers and arcades, and now they are going to be lining the…

Ice cream may be known as a perfect summer treat, but with the range of autumn flavours available in Japan, you’d be a fool not…

NARS Cosmetics is on a campaign to promote its cult-favorite Orgasm blush in Japan right now. They’ve set their sights on the trendy Harajuku neighborhood…

Preschools in Japan are a little different than back home. While there are poorly and expertly run academies, some of the more exciting nurseries seem…

While many ramen shops in Japan remain open and you can even stay in your very own ramen shop-themed hotel room, heading out to your…

When Japanese melons are mentioned, people often think of Yubari City in Hokkaido, home of the famous Yubari Melon, but in fact, Ibaraki Prefecture is…

It’s Saturday night as I write this. It’s been a long week, and I’ve worked hard, so I figured why not have a drink. It’s…

Everyone Loves Charmy Charmy, a 4-year-old Shiba Inu lives with her owner @shiba_charmy and has gotten a lot of attention recently, even appearing on the…

Little gremlins are a different breed. While hyperactive at times—especially with sugar in their system—they are capable of surprisingly deep introspection. At particularly cogent times,…