Inuyasha retrospective exhibition to be held in commemoration of new spinoff anime
With a spinoff anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon airing in Japan from October 3rd, 2020 is going to be a very exciting year for fans of…
Japanese model told to “talk it out” with stalker who came to her door by police
Japanese plus-sized model and social activities Marie Egbuchulam is not one to keep quiet about sexual harassment and assault of women in Japan. She recently…
Temple guard shiba returns to statuesque guard dog tendencies when she’s done walking
Shiba inu can be quite expressive, and unless coaxed with food into suddenly hitting max speed, they can become comically stubborn when deciding if a…
Kochi Pref. police submits impressive dance video to first-ever online Yosakoi Festival
Yosakoi and the Yosakoi Festival With festivals and competitions held in over 200 locations in Japan, as well as in countries such as the US,…
Bubbly Gengar PC Cushion is now your Ghost Pokémon cuddle buddy
Premium Bandai can never resist their urge to release a PC cushion–a huggable plushie that allows you to comfort your wrists as you type–based off…
Fermented in French oak barrels: Choya From the Barrel 2012 limited 1000 bottle lot
Choya is one of the most recognized names in umeshu 梅酒, or Japanese plum liqueur. It isn’t uncommon to find Choya products on the shelves…
Japanese pastry chef makes most adorable Animal Crossing cake for niece’s birthday
With so many people around the world focused on the Nintendo Switch title Animal Crossing: New Horizons, interest in the fun, community-building game only continues…
New Japanese rice cooker cuts 20% of sugar from servings for healthy meals
Rice is definitely a staple of the Japanese diet, so it’s no surprise that a rice cooker is often thought of as a crucial appliance…
Japan’s corona-fighting monster Amabie makes a surprise appearance in a fireworks festival
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
Japanese potter crafts adorable watermelon sake set cups
Ochoko are the small cylindrical cups used to traditionally enjoy sake in Japan. While they can come in many beautiful designs, it’s not often that…
YouTuber explores Shibuya in perfect imitation of a video game character interacting with their world
Anyone who has spent any amount of time playing video games knows that no matter how realistic the game is, characters often have an odd…
Feast on yakiniku without the niku: vegan Japanese barbecue “meat” is now a thing
Yakiniku, or Japanese barbecue, is a popular meal option when you’re visiting Japan. Literally meaning “grilled meat,” it’s also the most unlikely dish you’d typically…
You’ve never had cheesecake like this: gluten-free sobako cheesecake is a new taste sensation
Gluten-free cheesecake isn’t anything new. The secret is all in the crust. You can make it with gluten-free graham crackers or make a crust from…
Japanese maker releases glowing and flashing gaming masks
For good reason, masks are in high demand at the moment. Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, masks have been used in Japan for a…
Senior shiba inu can’t stop shivering at the vet, but isn’t actually afraid of the shot
No matter how old a dog gets, heading to the vet can be a very trying experience, as famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan showed us…