You may have seen lamps which fold open like a book, but have you ever seen a book with light glowing from the actual letters…

In the past, we’ve seen talented artists take to Twitter to show off impressive papercraft artwork, including the beautiful and intricate traditional Japanese art of…

For years Japan has dominated the league table for world life expectancy. The streak triggered much research into the reasons behind this, so others could…

Osamu Tezuka is known as the God of Manga in Japan, and for good reason. The creator of classics such as Astro Boy, Phoenix, Kimba…

In an effort to solve problems related to storage costs and delivery inefficiency, Japanese casual wear designer and retailer UNIQLO has implemented an overhaul resulting…

Now that Japan is fully on board with all the spooky delights of Halloween, we’re starting to see some crossovers that we never expected. Some…

Is it possible for “aibo,” the robotic dog, to live in symbiosis with a real canine? Sony announced in July the results of an experiment,…

By Takuro Inoue, HAPPY DAYZ PRODUCTIONS The autumn leaves can only be seen for a short period of time. As a single day’s difference can…

Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu prefecture, was once considered an unexplored region. The treacherous mountains and snowfall restricted outside interaction, preserving the unique cultural…

As the years go by, Japan’s vegetarian options get better and better. But that doesn’t mean they’re neglecting the carnivorous among the population. On the…

For better or for worse, lax animal welfare laws in Japan have led to an abundance of pet cafes which probably wouldn’t fly in some…

Very much like Japanese Kit Kats, Starbucks Japan has a reputation for spicing up its menu by taking advantage of seasonal and regional flavors. Recently,…

Updated: Oct. 15, 2018 Ikebukuro: A Cosplay-Friendly Neighborhood Home to numerous cosplay outfit, wig and accessory stores, cosplay photography and event studios, and host to…

On September 9th, Akihabara was host to a new DJ party concept event for anime and anisong fans called “Character T-Shirt Party in Akihabara Entas”…

When one thinks of Hokkaido, it’s easy to imagine taking in the beautiful sights of a winter wonderland and perhaps even the stunning anime snow…