Plum blossoms or ume, might not be as famous as the cherry blossoms, but the view they offer is just as spectacular. Announcing the beginning…

Most people are not aware that besides Valentine’s Day in February, Japan has many other interesting events going on and February brings a lot of…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Stage is a new stage play with a script written by Jack Thorne. The original story by J.K.Rowling,…

According to the Fashion Press, KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa, also known as Yamapi will be reuniting this spring as “亀と山P”(Kame to YamaP/ Kame…

Whether it’s “Gurenge” (LiSA), “from the edge” (FictionJunction feat. LiSA), or any other tune, fans of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer may want to consider…

When Japan’s cherry blossom season approaches, Starbucks Japan launches an inexorable stream of sakura-flavored beverages. Earlier this month they released a milk pudding sakura Frappuccino…

With a wide variety of fillings and flavors (tuna mayonnaise, fried chicken, pickled plum, and even cake), onigiri, or rice balls, are a very popular…

General runners express concerns on social media after Tokyo Marathon makes decision to restrict entry to elite athletes As Japan increases its efforts to contain…

Japanese mother and Twitter user @4ka_san recently celebrated her birthday, and received a gift from her daughter that reminds us that sometimes the best presents…

Since the launch of its Homestar Original in 2006, Sega Toys has established itself as the leading manufacturer of home planetariums. Now Sega has released…

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has put up two sets of Hinamatsuri dolls in celebration of the Japanese festival. The display, which is sponsored by…

Try out your hand at making Japanese artwork by taking part in this woodcut printing course that is going ahead on February 23rd, March 10th…

At this time of year, what could be more welcome than a long soak in a hot bath? Kisshō Caren (吉祥 Caren) is a ryokan…

Japan is a group-oriented society where harmony and consensus are vital. Despite an emphasis on the group, the number of residents suffering from extreme isolation…

Like many developed world countries, Japan has a very low birth rate. The population is shrinking by 500,000 people every year. As a result, schools…