One Piece dolls from traditional crafts company Usaburo Kokeshi return for second series
Hey One Piece fans! If you’re looking for something which stands out from your typical anime merchandise, then take a look at these traditional wooden…
Extra fluffy mini-Pokémon arm pillows are ready to cuddle your wrists as you type
Pokémon fans have been treated to a variety of PC cushions in the past that allow them to cuddle their favorite Pokémon while they type…
Indulge yourself with these all new chocolate banana drinks from Lindt & Sprüngli
There is never a better time than any time to indulge yourself with a little bit of the Swiss magic melt-in-the-mouth chocolate known as Lindt…
Ride the great wave into Japan’s cultural history at the Tokyo National Museum
Japan is a big country, in both population, and in cultural properties and its history, so much so that experiencing it all can sometimes be…
Get your adventure on this summer, with the Lake Moniwa kayaking tour!
Let out your inner adventurer this summer with a kayaking tour in Fukushima Prefecture. Taking advantage of the natural beauty of the conservation area: the…
Enjoy Watermelon flavoured frozen tapioca this summer!
Summer. The sound of cicadas filling the air, the heat pounding down from the sun, and the food – so fresh, so sweet…but what do…
Hawaiian pancake fan? Check out Sapporo’s new CAFE De CLAMP!
If you are a lover of pancakes like myself, then you probably know your way around some of Japan’s best Hawaiian restaurants and are always…
Avoid direct contact situations with your own personal “cat paw”
As the world steps up it’s game to fight off infections and viruses, due to the rapid and continuous spread of COVID-19 during the majority…
New Japanese camping site gives travelers gorgeous Princess Mononoke village-esque experience
Maybe the only way to actually experience the Emishi Village featured in Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is to visit the upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park,…
Honda releases bike from Makoto Shinkai’s “Weathering With You” in Japan
Makoto Shinkai followed up his record-breaking anime film “Your Name” with the visually stunning “Weathering with You” last year. In the film one of the…
Pizza Hut Japan serves up Keema curry and flaming meat sauce pie for summer
Pizza Hut Japan has been known to offer some spicy slices in the past, including a ghost pepper Russian Roulette pie for Halloween. Their newest…
Watermelon squid hybrids are Japan’s new Cthulian terror
Watermelon is a traditional summer treat in Japan, so every summer season you see releases like salty watermelon taiyaki and watermelon cat shaped bread. Japanese…
Japan must look to the medical industry to save its flat-lining tourism industry!
Of the many industries that have been decimated by the spread of COVID-19 around the globe, the tourism industry is perhaps hardest hit. The story…
Manga Explores Pet Owner’s Gift-Giving Struggles
Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto (@hidekiccan) continues to share her intimate observations on living with both…
Sleep deprivation is wiping out Japan’s productivity
Trains are a big part of life in Japan. If you live in a metropolitan city, perhaps as a business person, you can expect a…