Working wonders in liquid resin and wire, Kazamidori 風碧 is a talented artist who creates both works to decorate your home and to accessorize your…

Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word ‘relax’, and the Japanese word ‘kuma’, meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear…

If you’re struggling to find balance between your adoration of adorable cats and dogs while also wanting to unleash your inner beast from time to…

Japanese tea is gaining more and more popularity overseas. High quality, distinctive tastes, health benefits and an intriguing traditional tea culture have all worked together…

You’ll find a variety of strange superheroes in Japan, including fast food chain restaurant-themed superheroes and even the official mascots of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…

Kotatsu: A way to stay warm in winter Kotatsu (炬燵 or コタツ), low table frames first covered by a quilted futon or blanket then a…

One day Japanese Twitter user, @hina_shii_ver2, received a strange message from her husband. ‘There’s a dog selling sweet potatoes.’ とある旦那からのLINE「わんわんが焼き芋売ってる」 犬の、焼き芋屋さん、だと⋯？？#可愛すぎ pic.twitter.com/YNvmbI0Htl — ひゅがた は…

Japanese Kit Kats are known around the world and sought out after as unique souvenirs because of their wide variety of flavors. Recent renditions of…

Ocean Teabag are a company that specialise in the most ostentatious teabags you’ve ever seen. Often drawing inspiration from nature, they’ve previously made tea bags…

Tokyo may be in the middle of cherry blossom season right now, but for those who plan to visit in late April and May, the…

Japanese miso soup paste manufacturer Marukome has a history of making heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking commercials, but their latest animated effort is specifically being praised…

Perhaps tapping into the huge popularity of the recently released customizable Pokémon T-shirts collection, a new lineup of Pokémon maternity and baby clothing and goods…

Long celebrated by Japanese poets for their ephemeral beauty and delicate scent, Japanese cherry blossoms (sakura) also provide the ideal backdrop for a picnic with…

The Tokyo Tokyo Festival, an initiative led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo to drum up excitement in the run-up to the…

With a Frappuccino for every occasion, each year we are treated to a slew of seasonal and limited time only masterpieces. The creative engine that…