Whether it’s local delicacies such as Champon noodles, beautiful stained glass adorning churches or the famous Meganebashi Bridge, Nagasaki, with its exotic mood and delicious…

We’re sad to see Starbucks Japan’s drink event of the year, the sakura Frappuccino and latte, on the way out. But don’t be too down…

Something us Japan-lovers are often told by skeptics is that ‘Japan isn’t like the animes! Don’t get caught up in fantasies! It’s just a normal…

We’re used to hearing about the eccentric names that celebrities in the Western world give their children. Apple or Pixie or Zowie to name a…

Shimonada Station in Ehime prefecture is viewed as one of Japan’s most scenic train stations. The unmanned seaside station and its benches overlooking the ocean…

Fans of beloved anime film giant Studio Ghibli in the United States have been delighted in the past few years by a collaborative effort between…

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is welcoming the cherry blossom season this year by bringing sakura to the depths of the sea. The venue, which has…

Nestle Japan caused a stir when they announced that the first ever ‘ruby chocolate’ product on sale to the public would be in Kit Kat…

Not to be outdone by her best friend Hello Kitty who has been exploring new ways of reaching out to her fans such as DJing…

Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…

On March 11, 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, triggering a massive tsunami which devastated the Japanese mainland…

Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…

Frito Lay is no stranger in Japan. Ever since it set up an independent company, Japan Frito-Lay, Ltd. in 1990, it has been offering local…

The date of Moomin Valley in Japan’s grand opening is approaching and there’s only a week’s wait until we can be transported to the idyllic,…

As we reported earlier, the Nescafe Sleep Cafe opened on March 6th, offering a much needed place in Tokyo where you can take a short…