Travelers in Japan may have noticed that comfortable and high speed trains bullet trains known shinkansen sometimes break out special designs and themes in the…

Amateur kickboxer, travel enthusiast, entertainer and video producer Iriel (Takahiro Iri) recently posted an amusing series of three videos on his TikTok account which show…

What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…

Bubble tea drinks are all the rage in Japan and shops selling bubble tea, or tapioca タピオカ as it’s called here, seem to be popping…

Disclaimer: This article contains images of whale meat. Please do not read if you are offended by seeing such images. The moratorium on Japan’s controversial…

Being a short-legged little dachshund in a house full of cats sounds pretty hectic, but this dog is taking a zen approach to the daily…

Senol Hasan, for JAPAN Forward Three hundred kilometers west of Tokyo, in the heart of Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, lies Shirone. It is a modest city…

Japanese online goods retailer Felissimo has built up a steady inventory of items certain to please cat lovers, including kimono-style super round cat bags and…

In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit Kat flavors into gorgeous anime characters. Perhaps setting a…

While Japan’s popular cherry blossom season delights many with its gorgeous once-a-year scenery and bounty of sakura-flavored goods, Hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese) can be every…

After a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Niigata this week on 18th June, a tsunami warning was issued, warning of waves up to 1 metre in…

Japanese confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner are known for their beautifully presented sweets. Previously they’ve produced charming nine-piece cake sets themed around popular movie releases,…

In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…

There’s many reasons people wear kimono. Maybe they are attending a traditional event or festival. Perhaps they’re doing a photoshoot, or it may even be…

Japanese male styling, beauty and hygiene product maker Mandom Corp.’s Gatsby brand is no stranger to the anime, game and internet culture-savvy crowd. For example,…