Japan Gourmet: Summer limited-edition dishes and food
I think that one of Japan’s charms is represented by the seasonal changes that occur every year. In the changes that take place every year,…
Get that magical girl glow thanks to starry Sailor Moon cosmetics collab with Shiseido
There’s many ways to emulate the iconic look sported by the main protagonists of classic magical girl anime Sailor Moon. New products are often released…
Japanese shipping company staff use their lunch break to make another company’s day
“A wonderful thing happened today.” Japanese Twitter user Karu (@carolpolca1), who works for an umbrella rental company “Nature Innovation Group Corporation”, started off her Twitter…
Choose Mew or Snorlax to protect your smartphone charger with cute Pokemon ‘Cable Bites’
It’s a part of our lives we often forget about, but the humble phone charger deserves to feel special too. As we all know, the…
Japan’s Uji matcha potato snacks are the perfect treat for chips-craving green tea fans
Matcha is such a popular flavour in Japan that you can find its bitter and rich taste in all kinds of snacks. This includes chocolate,…
Hopeful Japanese assembly member campaigns with “Abe Masks” as her bra
If you’ve ever been in Japan during political campaign season, particularly for regional elections, you’ve likely seen the standard campaign posters set up by candidates…
Video illustrator revives Akihabara’s ghost town streets with cyberpunk digital art
Tokyo’s Akihabara district is often labeled as a somewhat of a paradise for anime, video game, and tech enthusiasts. The bustling otaku hub offers a…
Japanese Twitter user makes clever handle to prevent umbrella theft
During Japan’s testing rainy season, an umbrella is a must. But there are always those who end steal (or sometimes mistakenly) take your umbrella from…
238 cats found in house: despite Japan’s love of pets, ownership issues still remain
As in all countries, the people of Japan love their pets. According to Wikipedia, the country has been experiencing a pet boom since 2003. In…
Wrap your arms around these super round Demon Slayer bean-bag plushies
Hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been on a merchandise roll this year it’s very own underwear, Tamagotchi, and even okonomiyaki menu. Now…
Repurposing Plastic Fish Soy Sauce Containers to Help Clean Up the Pandemic
Although a clean society, Japan does have some issues with waste. Rubbish sorting rules are notably detailed, and towns like Kamikatsu are stringent recyclers. Nevertheless,…
Karakuri ningyō: the world’s first robots
Robots and Japan are practically synonymous. The Japanese government and some of its biggest corporations see the 21st century as one of ‘human co-existence with…
Felt artist packs adorably realistic cat heads into furry “cat frame” portraits
Wool-felt art is done by knitting wool fibers into shapes with special needles. In the past, we’ve seen talented artists in Japan use it to…
A silver-lining to lockdowns: suicides drop during stay-at-home orders
2020 has been an extraordinarily strange year. It’s hard not to wonder whether the massive public spending and political strife seen in some parts of…
Bō-taoshi: a game of several hundred men trying to knock down a pole
I have to admit, I got a bit desperate during the lockdown. I must’ve watched every standup special on Netflix at least twice, and found…