Tokyo Residents can get 50% OFF entry to Tokyo Skytree until August 23rd
The world’s tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree located in Sumida Ward, has a bit of a reputation as being on the pricey side when it comes…
Man creates awesome responsive robotic double hand out of bands and wires
Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…
Historic Kyoto green tea specialists reveal 4 magnificent Uji matcha shaved ice parfaits for summer
Itohkyuemon is a famous Kyoto tea specialists founded in 1832 and based in the area’s green tea Mecca, Uji. The teahouse has a few branches…
Tokyo Sake Festival invites cosplayer Enako, entertainer Erina Kamiya, other celebrities
While sake consumption continues to increase internationally, Japanese people are drinking less sake than they used to. According to the National Tax Agency, consumption in…
Coin-eating musical No-Face piggy bank is back to devour all just like Spirited Away’s Kaonashi
They say look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves. But if you need some extra help guarding your pennies, you can…
A Cinnamoroll surprise for mint choco fans appears in Harajuku special summer sweets menu
Although mint chocolate is considered a controversial flavour, the combination is well enough loved in Japan for it to have become a sort of unofficial…
Show your love for Sylvanian Families with this cute necklace collection
Ongoing popularity of Sylvanian Families Sylvanian Families (or Calico Critters if you’re in the US) continue to be popular both at home in Japan and…
Twitter user makes maze for playful spider crawling across monitor
Whether you think spiders are misunderstood household helpers or even the smallest ones give you the creeps, it appears that even they cannot resist the…
Soso in Hibiya puts a chic and contemporary spin on traditional wagashi sweets
Modern interpretations of Wagashi As with many forms of culinary arts in Japan, respecting the old ways is not only important for maintaining continuity with…
Japan’s poop museum releases big “kawaii poop” squeeze capsule toys
With adorable ham and egg hamsters and Cthulian squid-watermelon hybrids, capsule toys, or “Gacha”, can get pretty creative in Japan. Despite the seemingly never ending…
Store your pirate treasure in this lineup of fashionable One Piece mis zapatos bags
Japanese oddity online retailer Village Vanguard can be pretty eccentric when it comes to fashion choices, offering fashion options that range from sailor school uniform…
Cooking artist bakes up amazing Magikarp pie and other Pokémon, Animal Crossing delights
Derpy, cute, and fishy–it’s not uncommon to see Magikarp as an inspiration for Pokémon-themed treats, including a taiyaki version found in Akihabara. Chinese Twitter user…
Discover exceptional eggs from all over Japan during gourmet egg market at Tokyo Station
Japan takes its eggs seriously. Of course, you can buy cheap eggs at the supermarket costing between 15 to 20 yen apiece, but you can…
Minor hero from Kinnikuman wants to save the world from coronavirus with non-contact hook
Kinnikuman Maybe you’re a fan of classic Japanese manga and anime and you got into Kinnikuman that way. Maybe you live in Japan and have…
Going Home For Obon: How COVID-19 Has Changed Everyone’s Plans
Florentyna Leow, JAPAN Forward Every year on the 14th of August, the Matsuyama family loads up their car with 10 lanterns in preparation for the…