Many fans of Makoto Shinkai’s latest hit film “Weathering with You” have been patiently waiting for May 27th, when the gorgeous book dedicated to the…

Students in Japan have been dealing with ongoing school shutdowns due to the coronavirus in creative ways, such as reorganizing a canceled graduation ceremony via…

It’s happened so many times. I have a busy day and a jam-packed schedule with obligations that take me from one side of the city…

Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: October 2019) We had the valuable opportunity to…

Not many things can make ice cream better than it already is. But one ice cream purveyors in Japan have come up with a great…

(Yukari Tanaka, for JAPAN Forward) Why not add a little practical beauty to this worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus? Some countries are just now…

Tapista Tapista serves delicious high-quality boba tea drinks inside shops with a “cute and girly” interior based on a “French diner” theme. Featuring special homemade…

Shiratama, (“white balls”), which are are small, sweet mochi dumplings, are a traditional Japanese confectionery that can be enjoyed a number of different ways. The…

Compared to anime fans, Kamen Rider and Super Sentai fans may not have as strong a representation worldwide but they are quite a passionate group,…

A funny video that the owner (@kinakinako0503) of Kinako the Shiba Inu tweeted is attracting viewer’s attention on the internet. One day during their usual…

Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan. In its standard flavor, it consists of vanilla ice cream wrapped inside…

Japanese convenience store pastries are popular and known to be high quality with a wide selection these days. Many consumers purchase these desserts to enjoy…

It seems that Mobile Suit Gundam isn’t lacking in collaborative partners lately. Fresh off of a surprising collaboration that saw the iconic anime series turn…

Just recently, a Japanese cheerleaders bar announced that it would stay open despite encouraged stay-at-home protocol as a countermeasure to the spread of the coronavirus,…

U-treasure is a Japanese fine jewellery brand which is perfect for the more discerning otaku. They create discreet and stylish pieces based on popular franchises,…