Top “cafe at home” dishes according to Japanese Instagenic analysis website Snaplace
With all the time spent self-isolating during the pandemic, many people are trying to find ways to occupy themselves at home. For those who enjoy…
Japanese artist’s striking illustrations show Tokyo overrun by whales and giant flowers
“I take scenes which you may see every day, and I aim to create a different world by adding something else.” This is how Japanese…
“Kusunohana Flavored Spirits 75” made with rice and lemons can also be used as a sanitizer
In response to a shortage of hand sanitizer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s health ministry decided to exceptionally allow beverages with an alcohol…
Creamy Mami gets you in shape during Golden Week with “Creamy Exercise” videos
Hopefully, you’ve been listening to the warnings and have wisely decided to stay home during the Golden Week holiday. But with all that free time…
Show your fighting spirit with a Fxxkin’CORONA face mask
As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide, it’s only natural for us to have very strong emotional reactions to this existential challenge. Some may…
Forced to Stay Home? ‘Air Closet’ Clothing Rental Wants You to Be Fashionable Anyway
Akiko Shigematsu, Sankei Shimbun, published in JAPAN Forward on April 28th, 2020 Seasonal changes that accompany the coming of spring are normally highly anticipated —…
Japanese photographer turns their closet into charming work-from-home space
Like many around the world, Japanese photographer Takuya Nishimura (@takchaso) is currently following stay-and-work-at-home protocol as a countermeasure against the novel coronavirus. Nishimura is well…
Slurp the second impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion cup ramen
While the originally scheduled July release of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, is currently on hold due to…
Japanese university releases free printable 3D big tuna mask covers
Even without the novel coronavirus outbreak, masks are a common sight in Japan for reasons as simple of providing a sense of privacy and anonymity…
Japanese gaming retailer releases bar tent and desk set for telework and online drinking
You may know Japanese gaming accessory brand for their ultimate gaming onesies that even feature toilet systems, but when they’re not releasing comfortable roomwear, they’re…
Raise your own Demon Slayer with Kimetsu no Yaiba Tamagotchi from Bandai
Not to be outdone by their recently announced Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed Tamagotchi that allow you to raise Angels as adorable pets, Bandai will be teaming…
Make a genuine Whopper at home with Burger King Japan’s Cooking Burger @Home delivery
The current global pandemic is affecting all aspects of our lives, including our eating habits. Japan’s Burger King branches are sensibly limiting their opening hours…
Keep your stationery sticky and slimy with natto pen cases
Japan’s favorite quirky accessory online retailer Felissimo is showing now signs of stopping their current series of classic Japanese dishes as household and personal goods….
IKEA Japan releases 100% plant-based cup ramen in salt and curry flavors
You can always count on the instant noodle aisle in a Japanese convenience store to double down on the junk food factor with flavors like…
Artist turns Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cloud into stunning traditional Japanese painting
These days, the term nihon-ga can be used as a catch-all term for “Japanese paintings”, but it more often is used to specify Japanese illustrations…