World’s Richest Sesame Ice Cream in Tokyo: A Trend to Rival Matcha?
Plenty of visitors to Japan go on the hunt for matcha. Green tea has become such a trend overseas, that people want to try anything…
This Instagram Account Of Wool Felt Kitty And Puppy Adventures In Japan Is Just Too Cute
Whether it be award-winning felt and wool creations of Shiba Inu and corgis, or these creepy but cute gigantic wearable cat heads, Japan seems to…
Belly Rub Japanese Scratch And Sniff Stationery That Smells Like Shiba Inu And Cat Tummies
Japanese online retailer Felissimo’s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) has featured some pretty adventurous products in past, including smartphone…
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Japanese Students Use Robots and Gadgets To Eat Lunch Unnoticed By Teachers [Video]
Early Lunch Rebels The life of a Japanese high school student can be quite hectic. With exams, extra-curricular activities, not to mention cram school, their…
Interview With Horipro International CEO Yoshitaka Hori (Part 2): On Succeeding Abroad
Introduction In June 2018, Japanese entertainment giant HoriPro Inc. announced the creation of HoriPro International, a new company wholly owned by HoriPro, with the goal…
Enoshima Beach Marred by Litter After Fireworks, Angering Japanese Twitter
During the World Cup this year, the Japanese fans made international news several times due to their efforts to clean up not just their own…
Toy Story Aliens Make Appearance as Traditional Japanese Sweets Sold at Convenience Stores
One of the most coveted snacks at Tokyo Disneyland is the Toy Story Aliens. These cute treats look adorable, but also have a distinctly Japanese…
Japanese Udon Noodle Mascot Posts Brilliant Banksy Parody
The anonymous graffiti artist-slash-provocateur Banksy was all over the news recently when he pulled off his latest stunt. At a Southeby’s art auction he set…
Blink Smart Workspace: A Versatile Solution For Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Small Businesses
Blink Smart Workplace Just a few minutes from Roppongi Hills on a quiet side street, you’ll find a handsome five-story building with the bold logo…
Handsome Vegetarian Anime Wizards are Body Shop Japan’s New Product Mascots
Body Shop Japan have really proved they know what women want in their latest campaign. The campaign entitled Princess Moisture and the Three Wizards, sees…
An Awesome Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of “Back in Black” By AC/DC
If you enjoy traditional Japanese music, you may be a fan of NHK World Blends, a fascinating program that helps introduce classical Japanese instruments and…
Watch a Rogue Raccoon Terrify Onlookers in Downtown Tokyo
Akasaka, a commercial and residential district in Tokyo’s Minato ward, isn’t known as a hotspot for wildlife. However, the area surrounding a roadside tree was…
BT21 Cafe Returns to Japan with New Menu for Winter 2018
The BT21 Cafe is coming back to Japan with a revamped menu representing each of the 8 adorable characters. The temporary eateries will appear in…
A Guide to 15 of Japan’s Unique Kit Kat Flavours
Japanese Style Flavour Kit Kats Aside from the usual milk and dark chocolate that you can pick up in most countries, even in Japanese supermarkets…
Philips Debuts Its “Closeness and Comfort” Balanced Shaver S9000 Prestige In Japan
On October 15th, 2018, Philips Japan held a press conference and trial presentation of its Shaver S9000 Prestige, a precision shaver boasting the world’s closest…