Recovering Kyoto Animation arsonist arrested; deemed fit enough to confine and interrogate
More than ten months after Building One of Kyoto Animation in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward tragically burned to the ground in a horrific arson-murder incident which…
Animal Crossing player brilliantly retells Spirited Away scene-by-scene
Whether it’s because of so many people staying at home these days or simply the inventive nature of the game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players…
Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Japanese fashion brand collab lets you slay the runway instead of demons
As one of the most popular anime of the last year, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has recently been the inspiration for a whole host…
Fulfill your dango desire with triple-sized mitarashi dango at Lawson Store 100
One of Japan’s favorite and affordable traditional sweets are dango 団子, dumplings made of mochiko glutinous rice, and prepared with various flavors, toppings and seasonings….
Neon Genesis Evangelion razors released for “Shave Impact”
Despite the delayed releases of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the celebratory merchandise wave in Japan hasn’t been…
Japan’s first horse meat specialty fast food restaurant now open and even offering takeout
Although horse sashimi can be found easily on pub menus in Japan, horse meat isn’t actually all that common. Of course, horse meat specialty restaurants…
Japanese illustrator reimagines Animal Crossing characters as cute anime girls
As most of our readers surely know, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is very popular these days. As reported by Business Insider, the game is Nintendo’s…
Shock your taste buds with new adorable Pikachu tropical gummies
Pikachu seems to have quite the affinity for being reproduced as tropical flavored sweets in Japan, as seen recently with the new Pikachu Golden Pineapple…
Omotenashi Matsuri: Online music party delivers best of anime and Japanese DJ scene
A new project from Omotenashi Beats Omotenashi Beats, a project started in 2019 by Avex Entertainment Inc. (AEI), Avex Management Inc. (AMG), and Avex Pictures…
Take the cherry blossom parties to your home with sakura scented mosquito repellent incense
Artistic twists by traditional incense makers in Japan have resulted in some truly unique ideas, including beautiful fallen leaf and matchstick type incense. Fragrance item…
Tokyo’s 1 litre and 26 cm tall bubble tea titan invades Osaka boba stand
While most bubble tea stands in Japan try to emulate the style of the beverage’s native country Taiwan, there’s plenty of other places putting their…
Giant Panda, Tantan, to be returned to China after 20 years in Kobe Zoo
Long-time, much-loved resident of Kobe City Oji Zoo, Tantan the panda will be making her way home to China this summer after 2 decades living…
Become a Rich Dino Baby Mama with this Dinosaur Hatching Money Box
With the restrictions put in place keeping us from heading out beyond our own genkan or balconies, there really is no better time than lockdown…
Get your hands on an environmentally friendly DIY daruma set
With entertainment just a click of a button away these days, it can be hard for us to connect with our more creative and traditional…
Chance to collect limited edition Pokemon Trading Card thanks to Japanese popsicle collaboration
Garigarikun is a standard in the frozen snack section of any Japanese convenience store or supermarket, and aside from the usual types of popsicles, loved…