Office employee makes Evangelion A.T. Field clear partition as coronavirus protection
While those that can work from home as a protective measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), those who aren’t able to are…
Two cats fall in noodle love with cup Japanese noodle beds
Food-shaped pet beds that turn your cats and dogs into napping treats have become popular lately (including this adorable fruit tart cat bed), but one…
Adorable chibi-cigarette doll unites smokers and non-smokers with cuteness
No matter how much you like smoking, you probably haven’t found yourself wanting to hug and cuddle your cigarettes. Japanese stuffed animal and trinket artist…
Japanese-Spanish actor Yu Shirota speaks out against cyberbullying
The death of female professional wrestler Hana Kimura on May 23, 2020 prompted a great deal of sympathy from fans concerned about the impact of…
Snow covered Mt. Fuji ice bars released in Japan
It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…
Does Hemp Have a Home in Japan?
In recent years, Western countries have been loosening laws surrounding the use and possession of marijuana. The recreational use of the plant is legal in…
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[Corona ni Makeruna] Performing Arts Bounce Back in Osaka Amid the Pandemic
(Noriko Kameoka, Osaka Culture Section, The Sankei Shimbun / JAPAN Forward) Who would have imagined such a long period of inactivity in the performing arts…
PEANUT’s Trailer Shop rolls in to Tokyo with must-have trendy goods
The character market in Japan is packed tighter than the Tokyo Metro at rush hour. The country relentlessly pumps out so many adorable or ultra-cool…
Too Many Bicyclists in Japan
Walking down the streets of a Japanese metropolitan center can be an eye-opening experience. Flashing neon signs provide an insight into the unexpected commerce of…
Japanese photographer captures beautiful scene of flowers in sea of dancing fireflies
Talented Japanese photographer and CG artist Yutaka Kagaya (KAGAYA) is known for his breathtaking nightime photography, particularly one-shot photos that depict topics such as stunning…
Coronavirus and Olympics top of agenda as election for Tokyo governor kicks off
Prepare yourself for several weeks of being deafened by hoary platitudes broadcast from slow-moving people carriers: campaigning for the Tokyo gubernatorial election has officially kicked…
McDonald’s Japan’s Hokkaido melon frappes are coming to save us from the summer heat
One of the cool things about fast food chains in Japan is their propensity to feature seasonal Japanese specialties that you probably wouldn’t be able…
Former Justice Minister arrested amid vote-buying scandal in Hiroshima
On Thursday, prosecutors arrested Katsuyuki Kawai, a member of the lower house member known for his close ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his…
Moisturizing beauty mists envelop you in the fragrance of Japanese sweets
Beautiful with rice bran The Bijin Nuka brand was born in Kobe in 1894. Nuka 糠 or ぬか, means rice bran, and the bijin 美人…
Free entry to Botanical Garden in Nagano during 2020
As lockdown measures get lifted more and more, venues are reopening to the public. This much needed action comes after weeks of heartache for many….