Is Bubble Tea On Its Way Out Or Will It Take Root in Japan? New Survey Offers Clues
It seems there’s a bubble tea shop at every corner in Japan these days. These drinks, which go by the name タピオカティー “tapioca tea” or…
Fans Will Be On Cloud Nine at This Wonderful “Weathering with You” Cafe
More than two months since its July 19th release, Makoto Shinkai’s hit film “Weathering with You” continues to bring fans to movie theaters in Japan….
Eggs ‘n Things Japan Serves Up Rich Uji Matcha Whipped Cream and Red Bean Pancakes
Uji matcha, high quality green tea from Kyoto’s famous matcha producing region, is regarded by many as the best green tea in Japan. Its deep…
Tea Ware Exhibition at Suntory Museum Promises Rare Look at Japanese Culture
An exhibition showcasing ceramic works for use in the Japanese tea ceremony, “Mino Tea Wares: Kiseto, Setoguro, Shino, and Oribe,” is underway at the Suntory…
Viral Crowdfunding Hit Yuru-Hakama Roomwear is Back for the Reiwa Era
Yuru-hakama concept As we’ve reported before, Campfire Creations (previously known as Mocolle), a brand which takes creators, illustrators and designers’ ideas and transform them into…
Rowdy Rugby World Cup Fans Cause Crowd Surfing Stir On Tokyo Train
In some ways, the ongoing 2019 Rugby World Cup has been seen as a test run for how Japan’s hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games…
Giant Realistic Bear Cushions Are Here For You To Cuddle With
Cat and dog lovers may be satisfied with Japan’s service that lets you make a wearable replica of your beloved pet’s head, but what if…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 11
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Meet Momo and Other Ghastly Girls at “The Grudge Girls Revolution” Exhibition
Momo and the Grudge Girls Although most of the world may only know about Momo through the Momo’s Challenge viral hoax, her origins are in…
Gen Hoshino Streams Entire Catalog, Embarks on “POP VIRUS World Tour” in November 2019
Gen Hoshino Whether you know Gen Hoshino from the viral “Love Dance” set to his song “Koi” used in the TBS drama “The Full-Time Wife…
Japanese Driver Gets AirDropped by Aggressive Tailgater, Turns Out To Be Hilarious Request
The backdrop Aggressive drivers and AirDop harassment are both problems which have appeared in Japanese media of late. For aggressive drivers, two recent incidents, one…
Japan Releases “Calorie Monster” Mayonnaise Flavored Ice Cream Bars
When looking for ice cream in Japan, it’s hard to pass up regional varieties such as the world’s most intense green tea ice cream, but…
Visit Anime Sites with Tours by otomo in Collaboration with Anime Tourism Association
“Anime Pilgrimages” in Japan When making their travel plans in Japan, many anime fans consider visiting locations which inspired their favorite works, or as Japanese…
Japan’s “Meat Mountain Pizza” Is Over 4 Pounds And Loaded With 18 Types Of Meat
It used to be that toppings like corn and mayonnaise made Japanese pizza parties a daring experience, but with recent releases such as an actual…
Ice Cream Blender BJ: A Simple Approach To Enjoy Fresh Ingredients
Ice Cream Blender BJ Okanetsu Industry Co., Ltd., an agricultural machinery maker with a 70 year history in Okayama Prefecture, has developed an ice cream…