The first ever permanent Pokemon Cafe opened earlier this year adjacent to the Pokemon Center DX in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. With a Pokemon interior, Pokemon inspired…

Creative members of the Minecraft community have been building intricately designed worlds for years, even going so far as to recreate the entire world of…

Ninjas continue to capture the imagination of overseas visitors as one of the most badass aspects of Japanese history. There are certain prefectures of historical…

Studio Ghibli, Japan’s most legendary animation powerhouse, has enjoyed international acclaim and enchanted not just Japanese children but children and adults all over the world….

The Feud Begins American talk show host Conan O’Brien made good on his promise to visit the town of Hokuei in Tottori Prefecture, yesterday, as…

If you have enough years of gaming under your belt, you may remember the days before the mountain of information available on the internet and…

If you love Nissin instant noodles or if you’re a fan of The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls (or both!), you’ll surely remember the collaboration last year…

Rather than genuine gore, for Halloween in Japan you’re more likely to see the kawaii side of the spooky season. Halloween and candy go hand…

When you think of police dogs, a breed such as German Shepherd comes to mind right? These highly trained dogs are usually looking professional and…

Ziploc shook the world of food storage with its trusty seal, changing packed lunches forever. The clear bag with iconic blue and red seal has…

Despite being one of the richest and most developed countries on this planet, Japan is not the perfect heaven of modernity the inner parts of…

Quail eggs may sound like an eccentric luxury dish to those who haven’t come across them before, but they are a common sight in Japanese…

Do you have plans to visit Akihabara this weekend? If so, you may want to check out a completely new DJ party concept having its…

Although often associated with the nostalgic tastes of childhood in Japan, sweets and snacks maker Morinaga has never been afraid to shake up their lineup,…

Energy drink fans are familiar with the iconic “slash marks” that adorn the label of Monster Energy cans and help illustrate the brand’s “unleash the…