Proudly display your weaboo cred with your very own gaijin hanko
Although foreigners living in Japan can use their signature in most situations they’ll encounter, there are few situations where having a hanko seal can come…
‘Kawaii is high calorie’: Japanese fast food spot ‘Chubby Airlines’ create ‘Infinite Chicken’ and other calorific eats
Japan is no stranger to extreme foods, from the super long snacks you can find on Harajuku’s Takeshita Street, to the supersize bubble teas touted…
Narita Airport’s Anime Deck to play host to adorable Hello Kitty collaboration cafe menu this summer
Many tourists who visit Japan are enamoured by the country’s ‘otaku’ culture. This love of Japanese characters and animations makes locations such as themed cafes…
Upcoming Fate/Grand Order anime film collaborates with AXE deodorant
If you’re a fan of the Fate Night/Grand Order series, then you’re probably excited about the upcoming two-part animated film based on the 6th Chapter:…
Studio Ghibli nautical summer accessories take inspiration from Kiki’s Delivery Service’s port town
Donguri Republic never disappoint when it comes to Studio Ghibli merchandise. The official retailer has an awe-inspiring amount of merchandise on the shelves, all inspired…
Adorable candy-inspired Kirby collaboration cosmetics and homeware hitting Japanese lifestyle store
This year Kirby fans are being spoilt for choice in Japan, with a whole host of super cute items inspired by the round and pink…
Luxury Tokyo Hotel Holds Summer Fruits Parfait Instagram Competition
In Japan, parfait is not only a dessert; it is art, forever transcending form and flavor in unimaginable ways. Take this edible Bonsai Parfait for…
Bonuses Down and Paycuts a Must in Pandemic-slammed Japan
For a long time, I would suggest that Japanese consumers have been squeezed. In October 2019, the government raised the consumption tax from eight percent…
A significant number of foreigners experience housing discrimination in Japan
It’s not uncommon for Japan to be described as some kind of utopia. The temptation is certainly understandable. Violent crime is exceptionally rare here, the…
Kawaii Sweets 2020 Edition: What are the most instagrammable summer sweets in Japan?
I am a big fan of sweets in Japan and honestly, I love anything that looks “kawaii” and would make a great picture on my…
Top convenient goods and items perfect for the hot summers in Japan
Due to the high humidity and hot weather during summers in Japan, many companies have been competing to create the most convenient and unique items…
What do people think about the UNIQLO AIRism mask released on the 19th of June in Japan?
The AIRism Mask by Uniqlo was released on Friday, 19th of June in Japan and people went so far as lining up since early in…
Music of the Ainu indigenous people is strangely hypnotic
Although Japan is largely considered homogeneous, minority groups do exist. Twenty-five thousand residents are considered Ainu, an East Asian ethnic group indigenous to the northern…
English Proficiency in Japan Is Surprisingly Low in International Rankings. Here’s Why.
As an ESL teacher for over a decade, I’ve taught a wide variety of classes. Whenever I meet new students, I naturally try to get…
What can be better than your favorite beer on draft: Kirin releases the Home Tap Beer Service
One of Japan’s top brewers, Kirin, comes with a great surprise during these times and starts the Home Tap Beer service which promises fresh draught…