Feel like a princess with Beauty and the Beast-Themed “Princess Afternoon Tea” this April
Fans of the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast who plan to be in the Tokyo area between April 1st and June 29th have…
Under 5% of Japanese companies using off-peak commuting and telework, survey reveals
As Japan continues to face the growing threat of COVID-19 within its borders, many companies have mandated or encouraged employees to begin telecommuting or off-peak…
Funny and Popular Recommended Mobile Games In Japan
In Japan, you often see people on trains, buses looking at their phones and I am sure many have wondered what are they doing, are…
Japanese Rice famous nationwide: The best rice brand selections and absolute Food Pairings
Rice is an essential factor in Japanese daily life and diet; therefore, many people eat it regularly. Many are not that particular regarding the type…
McDonald’s Just Released Their First Ever Tonkatsu Burger
McDonald’s Japan has been on quite the roll lately, dishing out Adult Cream Pies and their first ever rice burgers. but their latest release might…
VTubers can bartend from home & get 50% of earnings at new Luppet Cafe in Akihabara
Whether you’re just a casual fan, are experimenting with entry-level avatar-creation and broadcasting apps or are an experienced performer who has already gained a solid…
Japanese artist turns seven rubber duckies into epic action figure
Tomohiro Yasui is an artist known for his papercraft Kami-Robo robots which he has been making for the past 35 years, but also for his…
Japanese Idol Group Charges Extra For Fans Not Wearing Masks Due To Cornoavirus
Idol groups in Japan, and particularly underground idols (chika idols, 地下アイドル) offer a service to fans referred to as “cheki”. They’re essentially Polaroid/print-out camera shots…
JAL and ANA offer free tickets and special deals as part of 2020 campaign
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched the campaign “Your Japan 2020,” which will see a year full of unique experiences and have fantastic…
The vegan rave where everyone devours an edible mandala at a set hour
‘Do you guys like raving’, my partner’s vegan friend asks us. I, for the record, do not. But then he mentions the edible mandala. LIFE…
Female rally leaders are revitalizing traditional ōendan cheer groups in Japan
When I began studying Japanese, I felt at odds with the common term “ganbatte” (written in Japanese as 頑張って). Often translated as “do your best,”…
Top jobs which should be replaced by robots
Do you remember the time before ATM machines? When people had to wait in line at the bank just to deposit their paycheck or withdraw…
Japan Now Has Pancake Mochi Ice Cream
Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan, with the standard flavor consisting of vanilla ice cream packed inside thin…
Patlabor the Movie to be screened in 4DX at Japanese theaters nationwide
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the internationally acclaimed Patlabor franchise, Genco Co., Ltd. which owns the rights to the Patlabor series, and United Cinemas…
New e-commerce site “Koifan” wants to link koi buyers and sellers, bypassing middlemen
International interest in koi (Amur carp), in particular the colored varieties known as nishikigoi which have traditionally been kept for decorative purposes, is booming. As…