Centenarian ladies explain the lifetime of experiences that go into Osechi cuisine
When you think of Japan, the first things that often come to mind are overcrowded Tokyo wards and neon shopping districts set abuzz. During non-pandemic…
Green Botanical Afternoon Tea set is inspired by Japanese garden aesthetic
Afternoon tea offerings in Japan run the gamut from traditional to unconventional and everything in between. As can be expected in Japan, it isn’t unusual…
Tweet about old man’s quip to mother buying potato salad goes viral in Japan
If you’ve ever made potato salad, then you know that it’s not as simple as spreading butter on toast. While it’s hardly a dish requiring…
Yuji Oda & Yuto Nakajima exclusive interview Summer 2020 from “SUITS Season 2”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Here’s Yuji Oda & Yuto Nakajima’s exclusive interview from Fuji…
Japanese Kit Kat goes to the bar with Kit Kat SNAX snack mix, chocolate almond milk stout
In Japan, Kit Kat isn’t only for kids. One of the clearest indications that Nestle Japan has its eyes firmly on adult consumers is the…
Evangelion teams up with Japanese elegant rock fashion brand glamb on tees and hoodies
Evangelion + glamb collaboration To commemorate the upcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the fourth and final film in Hideaki Anno’s Rebuild of Evangelion…
Japanese engineer shows “where stars are born and die” in galactic beauty
Japanese Twitter user @aiwendil1 says in their Twitter profile that they’re a “engineer and researcher who loves all things that are difficult to classify”, and…
Unique Iphone cases feature Mickey Mouse in kabuki actor Ukiyo-e woodblock print style
If you’ve ever visited Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, then you may have picked up a few gifts at one of the many gift shops available,…
Japanese Twitter user finds valued anti-demon Buddhist ritual dagger for $5 at recycle shop
Japan boasts a lot of oddity and specialty shops that offer rare goods, but Hard-Off (yes make your jokes), a second-hand, recycled, and second-hand goods…
Japan’s cat-shaped bread slices return with new watermelon flavor this summer
Japan is no stranger to cat-shaped bread. One baked goods company in Japan, All Hearts Company, even came up with a brand dedicated solely to…
Japanese businessman with ADHD develops a novel way to get organized and stay focused
There’s a lot going on. Walk along a crowded street in downtown Tokyo, bicyclists whizzing by your shoulder, and you’ll see how much focus it…
YouTuber unpacks impressive collection of Ghibli’s Totoro, Spirited Away, and other Made-in-Japan Toys
I remember action figures. Walking through endless Toys R Us aisles as a child, looking up at all the icons of Saturday morning cartoons emblemized…
The Role of the Japanese Sword in Noh and Kyogen
Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward Someone once said that studying the Japanese sword is one of the quickest ways to get a profound understanding of…
Fully articulated Super Pipimi BARI Mode plastic model kit is a must for Pop Team Epic fans
Fans of Pop Team Epic will surely recall the 13th episode’s homage to prolific animator Masari Obari in the form of Super Pipimi BARI mode….
Japan’s “black cat” delivery service gets its most adorable driver with mini delivery truck
Kuroneko Yamato, although referred to as “Yamato Transport” in English, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. The company is one of Japan’s largest…