Japanese Illustrator Suzushiro Puts Maids on Skateboards And We Can’t Complain
If you’re a fan of Japanese manga and anime, you may have seen skateboarding characters before (Misaka Yata in K comes to mind), and there’s…
Inside the First Ever Official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe in Japan
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! To…
Japanese Video Game Onesie For Lazy Gamers Is Equipped For Every Situation
As many gamers know, the holiday season mostly consists of a steady diet of curling up with a blanket and rendering yourself immobile with the…
Enjoy Fall Colors in Tokyo at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall leaves in Tokyo, where the prime season typically begins in mid-November and ends in early to mid-December….
Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
Used Car Dealership In Japan Receives Michelin Recognition For Affordable Gourmet Ramen
There are quite a few surprises regarding Michelin recognition in Japan, including at least two ramen restaurants, one of which released a cup noodle version…
Japan’s Cat Lovers Try to Dethrone Meat Day and Declare November 29th Cat Toe Beans Day
Japan loves a good pun, in fact there are a plethora of unofficial national days based around date puns. There are so many different ways…
‘Kill Bill’ Restaurant Gonpachi’s New Branch Serves Up Sushi Hand Rolls
You may have heard of Gonpachi, the Tokyo restaurant featured in the famous Crazy 88s fight sequence in Kill Bill. The venue in Nishi-Azabu is…
Forget About Champagne, Sparkling Sake Brings a Traditional Japanese Twist to Christmas Dinner
Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…
Christmas Tree Inspired Frappucino is Starbucks Japan’s Most Festive Beverage Yet
Starbucks Japan have finally announced the their final offering in the Christmas beverage line-up for this year. Much like the three kings bringing their gifts…
Use a Pikachu Stamp to Sign Official Japanese Documents with a Pokemon Seal
That’s seal, not Seel. But now it’s possible to get a Seel on your seal if you want. In Japan, rather than signing documents and…
Japanese Grandma Learning English One Word a Day to Help Out During the Tokyo Olympics
Omotenashi is a Japanese word which is being thrown around a whole lot in the run up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Omotenashi means hospitality,…
Starbucks Japan Exclusive Winter ‘You Are Here’ Mugs Depict Snowy Mount Fuji
Lovers of coffee-related souvenirs can rejoice, Starbucks’ ‘You Are Here Collection’, which has previously showcased many different countries, is making another appearance for a winter…
Japanese Couple Have Shiba Inu Ring Bearer at Cutest Wedding Ceremony Ever (Video)
A Japanese couple lived the meme dream when they enlisted their adorable pet dog to be the ring bearer at their wedding. 昨日はパパとママの結婚式だったの！柚子ねリング運んだんだよー！頑張ったのー！#柴犬 #黒柴 #結婚式…
We Found An Extra Large Helping of Curry at Go Go Curry
by Japan Shopping Now / KOREKORE Aliens We are investigating throughout Japan. My stomach is growling. We are hungry. It’s already lunchtime. We’d love to…