Earlier this year, Studio Ghibli wonderland Donguri Kyowakoku unveiled the beginning of a new jewellery series. The collection is called ‘Kazaring’, which combines the Japanese…
A traditional Japanese sweet that has been in the limelight recently is ‘kohakuto’. The name literally means ‘amber sugar’ and it is known for its…
Convenience store rice balls (known as おにぎり onigiri or おむすび omusubi in Japanese) are perfect for a meal during a break at work or as…
Japanese art collective NAKED have become known for their digital art encompassing projection mapping, interactive videos and physical installations. Their newest project, ‘NAKED meets’, has…
Although usually docile, alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), native to freshwater habitats in the United States, are capable of delivering a powerful bite with their…
Virtual Girl Nem As the self-professed world’s first independent Vtuber, バーチャル美少女ねむ Virtual Girl Nem has carved out a unique niche for herself in the last…
Hoshino Coffee is a popular chain coffee shop in Japan known for its antique style interior decors and chic design. Their café menu is also…
Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….
To think about what to make for every meal every day can be a dreadful task. If you’ve been there, these are a couple of…
Tsukimi, a mid-autumn festival celebrated in Japan, is coming up next month. The name literally means ‘moon-viewing’, as the festival honours the beauty of the…
Mister Donut, the Japanese doughnut chain, is really on the ball when it comes to cute character doughnuts. Their adorable Pikachu doughnuts were the envy…
From Hina Matsuri ice cream for Girl’s Day, to Star Festival sweets for Tanabata, Japanese festivals are a great inspiration for beautifully presented snacks and…
Cosplay is back for the first time in three years, as fans from various parts of the world gather in Nagoya dressed as their favorite…
One of the most popular kinds of popsicles in Japan and a favorite during summer is the スイカバー suika bā, literally a “watermelon bar.” Like…
Showa retro drinks and “cream soda” As part of the “Showa retro” trend, there’s been a renewed interest in drinks such as ice cream floats…