This month Starbucks Japan are releasing three seasonal chocolate-filled drinks and a chocolatey option for customisation. All in the name of love. Yes, to celebrate…
Mr Donut is well known for its innovative collaborations with other chefs and popular franchises, like these gotta eat em all Pokémon donuts. Japan’s national…
January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…
Orchestra Performing Official Film Scores in Japan It’s not unusual to see orchestra concerts held around the world that feature the music from mainstream media…
In the United States and many other western countries, New Year’s Eve means staying up late with family or friends, counting down, and welcoming the…
Fans around the globe enjoy a good Disney flick, and cute-loving audiences in Japan are no exception. Yet, the mass media conglomerate was recently forced…
Note: This article discusses mature themes Have you seen the Netflix series called “My Husband Won’t Fit”? A happy Japanese couple’s marriage slowly decays because…
More Development Woes for FFVII REMAKE According to an official statement by Square Enix, the March 3rd release date for the much anticipated FFVII REMAKE…
Peter Tasker, Arcus Research, for JAPAN Forward Flawed people, troubled times. Conflict in the street, conflict in the soul. Dark secrets unravel in the neon-splattered…
While Japan may still be in the chilly throes of winter, the end of the New Year holiday has pretty much given us permission to…
Photo credit: Connie Sceaphierde Created by two volcanic eruptions from nearby Mount Aso over 120,000 years ago, this magical fairytale-esque gorge cuts its way through…
It’s not exactly breaking news to say that some companies in Japan employ some questionable use of English, but McDonald’s Japan’s latest dessert offering may…
Asoko describes themselves as a brand that encapsulates the concept of ‘enjoyment in surprises’, and the eclectic shop now has a reputation as a bit…
If you head down to your local municipal office, shrine, or even Disneyland this coming Monday, you’ll probably run into hordes of newly or soon…
The association between chocolate and Valentine’s Day is much stronger in Japan than other countries, with the holiday often being observed as a chocolate gifting…