Japan’s Moomin Valley Theme Park Grand Opening Decided for Spring 2019
As cute, large eyed creatures, Moomins were always sure to be a hit in Japan. When the TV animation was first shown in the country…
Japan Railways To Implement Private Work Cubicles And Shared Work Spaces In Tokyo Train Stations For Lateworking Salarymen
Commuters in Tokyo will soon have a new option to catch up on work on the go, as Japan Railways East is launching a new…
Kirin’s Bottled Teas Get a Healthy Flowery Beauty Garden Makeover in Shibuya
Kirin’s brand ‘Gogo no Kocha’, literally translated means afternoon tea. This popular range of bottled teas can be seen in everywhere in Japan, in the…
Japanese Illustrators Awed By AI Coloring Tool Express Astonishment on Twitter
AI continues to make inroads in every field, including art and entertainment. For example, we have already seen AI which can generate faces of idols…
Cherry Blossoms in Autumn: Japan Weather Expert Explains ‘Surprise’ Sight
It’s October. The colors of autumn are expected to give us that magical image of Japanese sceneries, yet what does the weather surprise us with?…
Idolmaster’s New AR Feature Lets You Take Interactive Anime Idol Girls With You…Everywhere
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage, made by Cygames and Bandai Namco Studios for the Mobage mobile social network platform, is a free-to-play simulation game…
Shimonada: Romantic Views at Japan’s Dreamlike Unstaffed Seaside Train Station
There’s a remote train station in Ehime prefecture, Japan. The station is unmanned and there’s a simple shelter with benches and not much else, the…
You Can Now Dress Up Japan’s Viral Sexy Daikon Radish As A Giant Veggie Grocer Waifu
Japan’s sexy daikon radish meme is now a huggable waifu pillow with green grocer clothing Japanese online retailer Felissimo made internet waves several months ago…
First Ever Official Harry Potter Cafe Coming to Japan (Updated)
The first official cafe based on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming, and what better place to host it than Japan, the Earth’s…
Japanese Manga Artist Shocked to Find Mother’s Incredible 50 Year Old Illustrations
Japanese illustrator Mokowata (@mokowata) makes a living off her artistic ability, but she was surprised when she dug up some of her mum’s old drawings…
Starbucks Osaka Meccha Matcha Range Packs Green Tea Punch to Honour Historical Tea Master
If you clicked on this article because you thought there was going to be a green tea flavour beverage inspired by mecha (giant fighting robots…
Cat Adorably Dumbfounded By First Encounter With Ice
The world can be full of surprises for two-month-old cat just learning the ropes, and Japanese Instagram user and cat lover @ricorico_rico seems to have…
Give Your Feet Nine Adorable Lives With Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals
Just when we thought we had seen the ultimate in Japanese summer feline fashion with cat-motif yukata, it turns out there is a purrfect pair…
Smart Dog Owner Gets His Own Back on Stubborn Shiba Inu
As online shibe superstar Hana-chan proved time and time again, when a shiba inu says the walk is over, that walk is over. No amount…
Long-Established Kyoto Restaurant Innovates With Matcha Encrusted Roast Beef
With its countless temples, traditional neighborhoods, and beautiful integration of nature and architecture, Kyoto is one of the most charming cities of Japan, providing a…