Nanaya, a favourite ice cream shop of Tokyoites, claims to have the richest green tea gelato in the world. Source: (C) Grape Japan Originally based…

Cherry Blossom season is coming, and it’s coming even earlier than usual according to forecasts. The pink floodgates have opened, and all manner of sakura-themed…

Every time this year, companies in Japan gear up for the much celebrated cherry blossom season by releasing a wave of sakura-themed goods, which includes…

Ehomaki, literally meaning ‘lucky direction roll’ is a type of sushi roll eaten on Setsubun, the day marking the beginning of spring in Japan. This…

(by The Sankei Shimbun via JAPAN Forward) A 10-meter-high light installation in the shape of a large tree sits at the center of the square….

The difference between a regular cup of coffee and a cafe latte at 7-11 in Japan is 50 yen. And in one recent case at…

A new attraction on the slopes On January 19th, the Nasu Mt. Jeans Resort, operated by Tokyu Resort Service Co., Ltd., held their first Cosplay…

Talented Japanese illustrator BerryVerrine says she likes “neon, pop, kawaii, psychedelic art”, and her vibrant and expressive style definitely backs that up. A majority of…

Updated with information on availability in the United States and Europe Many of our adult male readers who work in jobs with a dress code,…

University entrance exams are stressful enough, even without the looming fear that you might burst out laughing at any moment because of some surprise surreal…

When this shiba dog’s bowl froze solid in the frosty winter weather, it became an adorable photo opportunity. Shiba inu, arguably Japan’s favourite national breed,…

Updated with explanation on similarity to existing kanji Although some Japanese language textbooks begin to introduce kanji from the earliest chapters, together with hiragana and…

This is Hiroshi Tanahashi. He’s the longstanding ace (and current IWGP Heavyweight Champion) of New Japan Professional Wrestling, and hero to all. Especially children, and…

Food Ticket Machines If you’ve ever eaten at a ramen shop, curry shop, beef bowl restaurant or any number of inexpensive restaurant chains in Japan,…

With her beautiful pink hair styled in a cute bob, her large, expressive eyes, flawless skin, full lips and slim proportions, the latest fashion model,…