Japanese confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner are known for their beautifully presented sweets. Sometimes their creations celebrate holidays, and other times they even take inspiration…
A 600-year-old Wisteria tree that normally sees thousands of visitors each year during the blossom season, has had it’s flowering branches cut and removed in…
FINA has announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Aquatic Championship, that were originally planned to be held in Fukuoka, Japan during the summer…
In July of 2019, residents and anime fans alike were shocked by the news that the world-famous Kyoto Animation studio had been the target of…
With robot restaurants, maid cafes, and the notoriously bizarre penis festival, it is not hard to agree on the fact that Tokyo is a place…
Hatsune Miku is arguably one of the most famous celebrities to come out of Japan in recent years. The Japanese songstress has had sold-out concerts,…
Pokémon is one of Japan’s most iconic franchises. Spanning 24 years, 8 generations and nearly 900 creatures, the series continues to capture the hearts and…
Back in January earlier this year before the Coronavirus shut down all public gatherings, including stage and music concerts, CAPCOM hosted the Mega Man or…
Kyoto-based Relier81 has made a name for itself crafting fashionable footwear from upcycled kimonos as a way of preserving the venerable tradition of kimono-making while…
In a new initiative for the Japanese market, Frito Lay is focusing on classic Japanese spice flavors wasabi and shichimi pepper across three of its…
Japanese papercraft artist Tomowo (@tomowo_PS2) has been turning cardboard into finely detailed and high quality masks of iconic designs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Star Wars,…
Fans of Ghibli Studio films, listen up! You may already know about Donguri Republic, the most famous maker of goods for the studio’s classic films….
With so many around the world the world staying at home, quite a few household kitchens are seeing more use than they normally would as…
Stay-at-home protocol as a countermeasure to the novel coronavirus has made thing difficult for nightlife establishments in Japan. While some, like virtual hostess bars, have…
You may be used to signing your name at the end of an important document, but in Japan everyone is expected to have a name…