New Oregon Tourism Promotion Channels Beautiful Studio Ghibli Movies
Just recently, we saw a tourism promotion effort led by Destination Canada tap into the aesthetic appeal of anime to show off the splendor of…
Famous Sake Brand To Have “Open Brewery Day” For Children
In the Japanese culinary tradition, fermentation plays a very important, if not indispensable role. For example, soy sauce and miso, made from soy beans, are…
Let These Very Good Boys Take You on an Adventure in Akita with Google Dog Street View
These days Google Maps has become an invaluable tool for tourists. Now we can step fearlessly into the wilderness of unknown countries, knowing that it’s…
Maker of Pocky Uses 72 Actresses Living Out a Woman’s Life 1 Second at a Time in Beautiful Commercial
The Japanese are often lauded for their healthy lifestyles and long life-expectancy, which sometimes results in outstanding feats by the country’s elderly such as 82-year…
Which One of These Women Is a Photograph?
We’ve created a montage of three images to make a point. Can you tell the difference between a painting and a photograph? Source: @yasutomooka Japanese…
Max Out On Matcha Sweets At Westin Hotel’s Magnificent Matcha Dessert Buffet
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha… It seems we just can’t get enough of that rich, green ambrosia. The global popularity of matcha has encouraged Japanese service-providers to…
Worldwide Auditions for New Anime Looking for English Speaking Singers
Is it your dream to star in a Japanese anime but thought you would never get the chance due to your language? An amazing opportunity…
Gigantic Lapras Plushie Even Adult Pokemon Fans Can Ride Now Being Sold Online
As children, our imaginations were captured when Ash rode his Lapras across bodies of water to continue his journey in the Pokemon animated series. Ever…
Experience Samurai Sword and Archery Demonstration at Sakura Castle Park
If you’re a fan of samurai, traditional Japanese martial arts and Japanese castles, and you happen to be visiting or living in Japan right now,…
Hinatsuba: New Manga About A Swordswoman Who Challenged Late Edo Period Gender Expectations
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, we would like to introduce Hinatsuba, by Koichi Masahara, an exciting new manga recently announced by publisher…
Coca-Cola to Launch Their First Ever Alcoholic Drink in Japan But What Exactly is a Chu-Hi?
Although Coca-Cola and the various brands they own are widely used as mixers for spirits around the world, the company are yet in their 132…
Buy A Relaxing Cedar-Filled Ogabeko Cuddle Plushie And Contribute to Post-3.11 Reconstruction
It seems that Japanese people never tire of cute plush toys of all sorts, especially when it comes to animals and creatures, both real and…
Make Your Sweet-Toothed Sweetie Swoon on White Day With This Beautiful Crepe Bouquet
March 14th is known in Japan (as well as in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam) as White Day. Just like her older…
Visit an Edo Period Style Starbucks in Japan This Spring
We’ve covered the awesome ways that modern day services fit in with Japan’s historical neighbourhoods before, and Starbucks in Kawagoe, Saitama, is about to be…
Yahoo! Japan Releases Touching Online Video to Commemorate Tohoku Earthquake
This year is the seventh anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake (also known as the Great East Japan Earthquake). It was a powerful magnitude 9 and…