Giant 3D Akita dog leaps across 8 digital billboards above Tokyo’s Shibuya Station
Shibuya Station gets a new giant “pet” A giant Akita dog that recently appeared in Tokyo has been attracting attention online. We’re not talking about…
Starbucks releases 3 of its popular 47 prefecture-exclusive Frappuccinos across Japan
Starbucks has been treating coffee and sweets lovers to some rather unique seasonal Frappuccinos in Japan over years, including the ever-popular sakura Frappuccino and even…
Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart embiggens products by 40% for the same price
Due to popular demand, Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is bringing back a big savings campaign that was very popular when it was introduced last…
“Just hold it in your mouth” 3-minutes-a-day karaoke training device released in Japan
Karaoke has long been a staple of entertainment options in Japan. From simple school student hangouts to the late night punctuation to a company drinking…
Cute pouches celebrate a popular ice cream sandwich’s 50th anniversary!
Do you know what super-popular Japanese ice cream sells 200 million units a year? This is it! Photo by Mochijapa (Ayano Irizuki) This ice cream…
Deadly brain-shrinking fungus is popping up in parks, several prefectures throughout Japan
Sightings of the deadly poison fire coral fungus increased in Japan in the month of July, with reports coming from the prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba…
Japan’s cutest bird as a rice ball, styled like anime school punks are the country’s coolest capsule toy
You won’t find a bird in Japan a feathered friend with a better PR department than the long-tailed tit. Called the shima enaga in Japanese,…
Giant fried chicken cutlet won’t fit in the buns of this burger from Japanese restaurant chain
Dom Dom Hamburger is Japan’s first fast food restaurant chain. In addition to standard burger and cheeseburger varieties, it’s famous for including some rather unconventional…
Grey pockmarked sheet of paper revealed to be a stunningly colorful work of art when lifted up
As some of our readers may know, 切り絵 kiri-e is Japan’s version of paper-cutting art. While some artists work in monochromatic paper, others work with…
Japanese chef’s just 15 minute milk mochi recipe makes a mouthwatering delight
In an effort to support dairy farmers and their industry, which was impacted by the initial school and restaurant shutdowns during the pandemic, Japan’s Ministry…
Princess Mononoke accessory lineup features Kodama earrings and Ashitaka’s crystal dagger
Donguri Closet, an offshoot of official Studio Ghibli retailer Donguri Kyowakoku, stocks plenty of cute accessories for fashionable fans of the Japanese animation studio. But…
Krispy Kreme Japan celebrates Hokkaido produce with first ever North Farm Stock collaboration
While Japan has always been big on regional specialties, it seems like recently there’s been an even bigger focus on local ingredients and recipes. For…
Adorable Sanrio wagashi coming to Japanese convenience stores are the cutest summer sweets
Wagashi (meaning traditional Japanese sweets) can come in a wide range of shapes, colours, and flavours. This even includes some adorable sweet versions of popular…
Customisable Pokemon birthstone rings from Japanese jewellers allow for 1200 possible combinations
If you’re a Pokemon fan in Japan, there’s plenty of ways to show your love of the franchise through your fashion choices. There’s Pokemon shoes,…
Pokemon teams up with reflective clothing company to create awesome holographic apparel
For Pokemon card collectors, getting your hands on a shiny is one of the best feelings in the world. Now, thanks to a collaboration with…