Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6) doesn’t offer much of a description of himself in his Twitter profile, simply stating that “I’m an ordinary person who likes…

One of the major spots and attractions in the Tokyo Bay area is represented by teamLAB’s Museum, Borderless, which opened in 2018 on the 2nd…

With feline motif goods such as cat-themed gaming earphones and giant realistic cat head cushions, Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has quickly become a merchandising…

Anyone who’s ever visited Harajuku for the Instagrammable rainbow-colored cotton candy, or the eccentric fashion displays in Takeshita Street will have passed through the iconic…

It’s officially winter and temperatures are plummeting by the day in Japan, which means coffee chains are busy launching new winter beverages to warm our…

One of the simplest but most comforting winter traditions in Japan is parking yourself under the cozy warmth of a kotatsu. A kotatsu is a…

Japan’s Moomin Cafe went viral when photos were shared of a service they offer to lone diners. Rather than allow their customers to sit in…

Sanrio’s iconic characters can be found all over Japan in many different forms. From My Melody themed doughnuts, to Gudetama sneakers and even a Hello…

Digital art collective Naked are known for their grand projection mapping and interactive events. In the past they’ve applied their skills to exhibitions like beautiful…

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Japan has many wonderful places to visit. Among them, Kyoto has become the image of Japan in the eyes of many people. Therefore, many foreigners…

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Japan has a wide variety of dishes and it’s very interesting to see how it changes from season to season, from area to area. If…

Japan’s various Pokemon themed cafes have given us countless adorable menu items over the years, like Jigglypuff cheesecakes and Pokemon bubble tea, but they’ve never…