Hyokkame Solo Exhibition: Discover The Surreal and Kawaii World of Artistic Kigurumi Masks
If you’re visiting Tokyo this January and your interests fall somewhere within the Venn diagram of anime, manga, Japanese subculture and art, then there’s a…
Treat Yourself To All Of Japan’s Regional Delicacies And Traditional Performances At Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020
First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…
Harajuku’s ‘God’ Cheese Tea Offering Divinely Creamy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bubble Tea
Last year we reported on the first ever branch of Machi Machi in Japan located in Harajuku. This bubble tea stand’s cheese tea is so…
Hokkaido’s Blue Pond Inspired Tea Blends are the Perfect Gift for Japanese Tea Lovers
One of Hokkaido’s most strange and beautiful attractions, the fairy-tale like Blue Pond became known worldwide when its arresting scenery was utilised for an iOS…
Etude House’s Tom and Jerry New Year Cosmetics Collection Celebrates Year of the Rat
K-beauty is massive in Japan, with brands such as Etude House and Innisfree becoming a staple of all Tokyo’s fashion and beauty Meccas, including the…
Japanese Artist Kazuho Imaoka Gorgeously Illustrates Beautiful Women And Their Cats
The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…
Local Senior Citizens Build Beautiful Straw “Year of The Rat” Guardian In Front Of Shrine
When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…
The Perfect Gift For That Workaholic Friend: Sleeping Cats Encourage You To Catch Some Z’s
In Japan, as in many countries around the world, striking a harmonious work-life balance is a serious challenge. When the balance tips on the side…
Tully’s Japan Debuts ‘Ruby’ Chocolate White Mocha as Special Valentine’s Day Treat
After 80 years, a new type of chocolate was finally discovered. In addition to the classics, milk, dark and white chocolate, we now have ‘ruby’…
Sanrio Release Three New Adorable My Melody Desserts into Japanese Convenience Stores
Last year was the 45th anniversary of the icon of cuteness herself, Hello Kitty, and Japan saw an influx of adorable collaboration cafes and menu…
Hello Kitty Collaborates with Famous Maid Cafe @home cafe in Akihabara
If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…
Tokyo 2020 Official Posters Include Hirohiko Araki, Naoki Urasawa; Exhibition Ongoing
On January 6th, 2020, the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) unveiled the twenty Tokyo 2020 official art posters, 12…
Coca-Cola Japan Releases First Ever Strawberry Coke
When Coca-Cola Japan isn’t decorating their bottles with beautiful cherry blossom labels, they seem to be introducing seasonal releases of “world firsts”, as they recently…
Starbucks Japan Kicks Off New Year With Roasted Green Tea Cream Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan just finished up a series of winter releases that offered Christmas Cake, Santa Boots Chocolate, and even mochi Frappuccinos. Now Starbucks Japan is…
Japanese Artist Crafts Awesome Paper Miniature Model Of Shinjuku
We’ve seen some impressive paper art from Japan in the past, but Nagoya-based office worker Toshi (@Fe2AEiFqz0X9AYw) may have set the bar with his now…