Founded in 1981, K.UNO Co., Ltd., is the largest custom-made jewelry shop in Japan, employing over 50 designers, 180 craftspersons and producing more than 40,000…

Over the past few years, Japan seems to be flexing its muscle on a corner of a market many may have not known existed: super…

The innovative Japan-exclusive Frappuccinos inspire envy from Starbucks fans the world over. At any given time, there will be a special, limited time only beverage…

According to announcements by Khara, Inc. (the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (the studio behind the Ultra series which includes…

In recent years, Japanese people have become increasingly concerned with sumehara. Neither a desert in Africa nor an island in Indonesia, sumehara or スメハラ in…

It has been scientifically proven that petting cute animals can lower the stress of humans. But this cat cafe in Osaka are going in for…

Hakuba is known for being a ski haven in Japan. But for those who can’t decide between an action-packed winter sports holiday and a relaxing…

Every once in a while you stumble upon artwork so realistic no number of double-checks will convince you otherwise, such as amazing food art we…

More and more overseas tourists are visiting Japan every year. Naturally this results in many culture shocks and humorous misunderstandings which get shared on social…

Walking around in this heat catching Pokemon is really taking it out of us Pokemon trainers. This is why it’s important to take a break…

Soaking in hot springs or onsen 温泉 is one of the joys of Japan and a must-try experience when you visit the country. As you…

The rainy season has finally ended in almost all parts of Japan, and hot and humid weather is here to stay. Now, more than ever,…

The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no different. Every year we are treated to a deluge…

Summer is a popular time to travel to Japan, but many foreign visitors find themselves unprepared for the combination of heat and humidity in the…

For international travelers visiting Tokyo, finding restaurants with good food and reliable service can be a challenge. If you’re also a wheelchair user, you also…