These Koinobori Carp Streamers Actually Swim! A Rare Tradition In Saba River, Yamaguchi Pref.
Koinobori Carp Streamers In the days leading up to Children’s Day, which falls every year on May 5th, colorful windsocks known as koinobori 鯉のぼり can…
We Tried a Dassai Sake Pairing Course at Tokyo’s “Kill Bill Restaurant” Sushi Gonpachi
Sushi and sake. You can’t name a more iconic duo, which is why we were delighted when Sushi Gonpachi Nishi Azabu invited us to sample…
Famously Stubborn Shiba Inu Hana-chan Has Strong Words For Vet, Despite Not Actually Getting A Shot
Shiba inu seem to have a firm canine paw grip on the adorable dog corner of the internet, but their social media queen may be…
Riding the Steam Train Chichibu Paleo Express
Written by Earl Kinmonth for JAPAN Forward On March 31, I and my older son took a day trip on the Paleo Express, a steam…
Hand-Holding Robot MaSiRo Wants To Be Your Anime Robot Maid Come To Life
If you’re a fan of Japanese games, manga and anime, chances are you’ve seen robot maids before. Multi in To Heart, Mahoro in Mahoromatic, Cyberdoll…
Japanese Cosplayer Yu-Ya Nails Pesci From Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
Updated with additional photos This year’s Niconico Chokaigi festival offered exciting attractions not only inside the exhibition halls but also outside, thanks to the caliber…
Onitsuka Tiger and Street Fighter Collaborate on Limited Edition Chun-Li Inspired Sneakers
The Japanese company Onitsuka Tiger have announced a set of limited edition sneakers inspired by the arcade game Street Fighter. It’s the footwear brand’s first…
Viral Japanese Cat Gets Emotional Over New Era or Maybe Just Wants Soba Noodles
As the former emperor abdicated and Heisei came to an end, perhaps we were all feeling a bit emotional. As the new era of Reiwa…
Rilakkuma Themed Japanese Traditional Tea House Now Open in Hiroshima
A traditional tea house is must-visit when travelling in Japan. Tea culture such as the tea ceremony and traditional sweets are an important part of…
Student Accidentally Uses His Photo ID To Advertise His University Club At Train Station
Some say any publicity is good publicity, but Japanese Twitter user and Waseda University student Daiki Okada (@OKD_OOPS) may be feeling differently this week. In…
Merchandise Based On Illustrator Ponkichi’s Adorable “Shiba Inu” Banknote To Go On Sale
Japan Shiba Bank 1,000 Yen Note As we reported earlier this month, Japanese illustrator, manga creator and furry animal lover Ponkichi posted his idea for…
Sadako from The Ring Makes it onto List of 100 Japanese People the World Respects
When we think of worldwide respected Japanese people, there’s a few that come to mind. Perhaps Yuzuru Hanyu the champion figure skater, or author and…
Seven Body Odors Turned Into Handsome Anime Boys For Deodorant Commercial
In recent years, all kinds of Japanese products have been turned into good-looking anime boys for limited-time commercial campaigns. For example, we’ve seen Cup Noodle…
Historic Japanese Incense Makers Present Fallen Leaf Paper Incense
Kunjudo is an incense company founded on Awaji Island in 1893. They use their accumulated 120 years of expertise, working with skilled artisans, to create…
New Möwe Glider with Nausicaä (Full Action Version) Figure Is A Masterpiece Fans Will Love
Sōzō Galleria 想造ガレリア, one of Bandai Spirits’ premium series offered in partnership with Studio Ghibli, has already created several beautiful and intricately designed models from…