We Visited A Sake-Lovers’ Paradise With Wall-To-Wall Sake Dispensers Starting At 100 Yen A Cup
If you want the convenience of sake dispensed on demand but also seek to enjoy numerous varieties of sake, there is a paradise waiting for…
Kei Mieno’s Incredibly Detailed Oil Paintings Convey A Beautiful World Beyond Language
We have recently had the opportunity to introduce the art of some remarkable painters currently working in Japan, thanks to a recent hashtag on Twitter…
You Can Now Vote For (And Create) A New Japanese Kit Flavor That Will Be Released Internationally
By now, chocolate fans around the world know both of delight and frustration of watching Japan add flavor after flavor to its bounty of limited…
The Amazing and Hypnotic Sounds of the Chopstick Piano
If you look outside the realm of “common” instruments, you might just find yourself floored by what seems like out-of-this world sounds, as can be…
This Is How Japan Celebrated April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan has been celebrating April Fool’s Day for many years now, with goods and service companies announcing gag products and unlikely collaborations to showcase their…
Japanese Trend of Smoothing Foil Balls Into Perfect Spheres Is Beautifully Satisfying
You could kill a lot of time browsing through cost-effective DIY arts and crafts projects on Japanese social media, with resorts varying between therapeutic and…
Watch How the Edo Period Shaped Today’s Tokyo with Video Celebrating Edo-Tokyo Museum’s Reopening
In the historical sumo area of Ryogoku, there’s an odd piece of architecture. Although it might look like something out of Star Wars, this building…
Largest Pokemon Center in Japan Tokyo DX in Nihonbashi
The largest Pokemon Center in Japan yet, dubbed Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the DX stands for deluxe), recently opened in the Takashimaya department store in…
Smart Japanese Shiba Inu Dog Can Talk and it Sounds Like He Wants Deep Fried Shrimp
The Japanese dog breed Shiba Inu has captured the hearts of many fans all over the world, some of them becoming top Instagram influencers and…
Instagrammers Breaking Off Branches For Selfies Could Kill Beloved Cherry Trees
Now that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in many parts of Japan, sakura enthusiasts are everywhere trying to enjoy the beautiful pink blossoms….
Pepsi Releases All New Formula “J-Cola” Targeting Japan
When traveling abroad, it’s always a good idea to sample as much of what you can’t get back in your home country, particularly when it…
Talented Japanese Night Photographer Stumbles Across Heart Cherry Blossom Formation in Tokyo
Visiting Naohiro Yako (@yako_flpr3)’s Instagram, you will be struck by his arresting urban photography taken in major Japanese cities. Armed with his camera, he’s managed…
Inside Tokyo’s New Pokemon Cafe: Bask in Pikachu’s Yellow Glory
My meal was interrupted by the staff heralding his coming. ‘Everyone, we have just received some great news!’ I ceased cutting into the Pikachu omlette…
The Way These Japanese Airline Baggage Handlers Unload a Plane is Surprising a Lot of People
Although sometimes overstated, Japanese omotenashi, a concept of prioritizing kindness and hospitality towards guests and customers, is often cited as a reason for the near-universal…
Artist Celebrates Japanese Art and Culture With Strong and Beautiful Women Illustrations
In recent years, an abundance of talented Japanese artists have begun to share their work on Twitter, to the appreciation of many. Whether it’s mind-blowing…