Beautiful seasonal sweets represent Japanese summer with fireworks festival wagashi
Wagashi is a term encompassing many different types of traditional Japanese sweets and desserts. They are known for their subtle but exquisite taste, and elegant…
Japanese festival-inspired bread lineup lands at convenience stores including okonomiyaki bread
Summer is the time for festivals in Japan. This means fireworks displays, wearing yukata, and naturally, delicious festival food! The standard festival food, which is…
Long-awaited reappearance of pear-flavored GariGarikun feted by popsicle lovers in Japan
GariGarikun ガリガリ君, the ubiquitous Japanese popsicle brand from Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. is famous for costing as little as 76 JPY including tax (about 57…
Shiba’s strange way of sitting at the vet has people convinced there’s a person inside
Even when they’re normally a good boy or girl, it can be understandably difficult convince your dog to act like their normal selves at the…
Manga artist reveals her most embarrassing situation at a theater
Japanese manga artist かるめ Karume (karume_life) depicts her daily life as well as her thoughts on food and posts them on Instagram. In this manga,…
Seal in Japanese aquarium melts hearts online with affectionate pose
Kaiyukan, a famous aquarium in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. The popular spot regularly draws in droves of visitors, with…
Become the Surgeon of Death by eating Law’s Devil Fruit from One Piece in Japan
Fans of Eiichiro Oda’s mega-popular anime and manga One Piece have no doubt found their appetite for of the epic pirate saga, with ONE PIECE…
Photographer captures glorious return of Yokohama’s too beautiful fireworks after 3 years
When summer rolls around in Japan, so do summer festivals, and that means a barrage of the country’s grandest fireworks shows that people flock to…
Why Japanese instant noodles are now dedicated to Nine-Tailed Fox Demoness freed from Killing Stone
On March 5th, 2022, you have felt an ominous chill. If you were left wondering why, that’s because on that day Japan’s famous “Killing Stone”,…
Doraemon and friends bring a Japanese festival mood to McDonald’s Japan
From August 5th, 2022, and for a limited time, McDonald’s Japan is featuring two summer-only sweets featuring the likeness of Doraemon, Dorami, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo…
Japanese vending machine sells one of the country’s premium fruits at a surprisingly generous price
You could probably dedicate a good chunk of your itinerary when traveling in Japan to just scouting unusual finds in vending machines. While most machines…
Train conductor’s unusual announcement has commuters in Japan touched to tears
Workers in the service industry in Japan are often praised for their hospitality, often putting in what comes across like an extra effort to make…
Incense shaped into human outlines evokes memories of dearly departed’s favorite activities
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
Pekinese is obsessed with Starbucks Frappuccinos even though he’s never tried one
This is とろろ Tororo, a Pekinese. According to his owner, his charms include his fluffy fur, his beady eyes, and his smile. Reproduced with permission…
Stunning photo shows the beautiful power of Japan’s biggest fireworks shell
Many Japanese summer festivals are highlighted by grand fireworks shows, some of which are so jaw-droppingly spectacular they draw crowds of spectators from all over…