Japan Invents Anti-“Smell Harassment” Device Which Monitors Your B.O. Level
Smell Harassment In recent years, the term “smell harassment,” often abbreviated to sumehara スメハラ, has become the subject of greater scrutiny in Japan. While it…
Tourists’ Good Luck Ritual Is Tarnishing Beauty Of Japan’s Most Iconic Shrine
The famous gate of Japan’s famous Itsukushima Shrine is suffering from structural damage caused by travelers cramming it with coins. Itsukushima Shrine, located on the…
Kyushu Jangara: A Vegan Ramen Option in the Heart of Harajuku
For vegetarians and vegans, travelling in Japan used to be a nightmare, food-wise. Hope you like plum onigiri, because you’ll be sitting on the curb…
The Canine Face of Softbank’s Hilarious Japanese Commercials Sadly Passes Away
Kai-kun, one of Japanese phone company Softbank’s canine models has passed away. Softbank’s bizarre but entertaining marketing strategy won them many fans when they cast…
Many Days of Summer Sun in 2018: Earliest End Ever for Rainy Season in Tokyo
June 29th: Rainy Season Ends in Tokyo Area Visitors with summer plans in the Kanto Koshin area (which includes Tokyo) will be happy to know…
Japanese “Asteroid Jelly” Brings Otherworldly Sweets To Convenience Stores
In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…
Shark Fans Can Recreate B-Movie Dismemberment Scenes with Plushy Hugging Pillow
Last month the International Shark Film Festival took place in Tokyo proving there’s a solid Japanese fanbase for the one of the most blood-thirsty of…
Japanese Convenience Store Snack Review: Potato Chip Surprise
Welcome to our fourth round of our Japanese convenience store roundup, where we find bizarre and unusual snacks, candy and drinks in the aisles of…
These Chubby Shiba Inu Puffs Are Begging You To Take A Bite Out Of Them
The Japanese side of Twitter is filled with creative “food artists” who seem to strike a perfect balance between delicious and adorable, turning out treats…
Creepy Evolving Japanese Baseball Mascot Reveals Its Fifth and Final Form
The Mysterious Fish: Nazo no Sakana The funky fishy mascot for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball, known as Nazo no Sakana (Mysterious…
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Fully Revealed In Japan
Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…
Natto Flavour Potato Chips Could Be Japan’s Most Controversial Snack
First, allow me to begin this article by suspending any pretense of objectivity. Natto is the worst thing ever. An assault on all five senses,…
Japanese Scientists Create World’s First Drinkable Alcohol Made from Trees
Researchers at Japan’s Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, announced that they have discovered a technique to make a drinkable alcoholic beverage…
Best Places in Japan to View Autumn Leaves
Why visit Japan in fall? Although mild temperatures may be a good reason to travel to Japan in fall, many visitors plan their visit during…
Tokyo’s Adorable Edo Period Themed Cat Cafe Puts the Hiss into History
A peaceful time in Japanese history, the Edo period gave rise to new and exciting art forms. One such art form was ukiyo-e, woodblock prints…