Catch some adorable Pikachu and Piplup shaped gummy candy in Japan this summer
One of the awesome things about being in Japan for Pokemon fans is the wealth of Pokemon food collaborations. These are usually limited time only,…
Jimmy Choo designs $13,000 Sailor Moon Crystal Boots to mark the series’ 30th anniversary
Sailor Moon is probably one of Japan’s most recognisable anime characters around the world, and the series itself is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. This…
New Japanese capsule toy machines dispense handwritten useless trivia from grandpas
At this point, it’s getting harder and harder to find something that isn’t sold in a gachapon, Japan’s blind-buy capsule toy machines. Walking up to…
Bring SPYxFAMILY to stylish life with these fashionable hats from the anime
Whether you are a fan of hit anime SPY x FAMILY or CA4LA stylish hats, these collaborative items are not to be missed. Take a…
Tokyo ramen shop puts cool new twist on ice cream ramen in collab with Coolish ice cream
Ramen has been around long enough that all kinds of unusual toppings and flavor combinations have already been tried. As crazy as it may sound,…
Tokyo yakiniku restaurant’s overboard emergency toilet paper system won’t let you down in a panic
At home is one thing, but discovering that toilet paper has run out when you’re eating out at a restaurant can be a restroom crisis….
Teenage son updates hardworking mom’s t-shirt with a “battery level indicator”
Children usually care about what their parents do, but they may not always be aware of just how hard they work day in and day…
Japanese chef makes mouths water with delicious street stall corn recipe
Japanese chef Mugi Rice (@HG7654321) is a popular Twitter follow for veteran and aspiring cooks alike, providing game-changing recipes and cooking “lifehacks” like using mochi…
Bacon and eggs katsu could be the breakaway breakfast combo to crave this summer
If you’re crazy for katsu, a katsuholic with a capital K, you’ve probably considered different ways of enjoying your favorite morsels of savory golden-breaded goodness….
An Idol Group’s Fight Through the Pandemic Is Now on Screen
Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….
Ecstatic for Ichiran: “Laid-Back Camp” drama actress Yuno Ohara reviews popular ramen chain
Actress 大原優乃 Yuno Ōhara loves the ramen restaurant 一蘭 Ichiran. In fact, she’s such a fan of the popular ramen chain that she recently featured…
Japanese rhinoceros beetle cake and takoyaki maker will have you craving insects
A summertime hobby of some kids in Japan is looking for and sometimes collecting stag beetles and Japanese rhinoceros beetles. Some even do so to…
300-year-old Japanese confectionery shop debuts a vegan, gluten-free dorayaki
Many people want to experience the most authentic food possible when travelling in Japan, but this can be difficult when you have a dietary restriction….
Hamster gets so distorted by his own greed you can hardly recognize him
It’s quite a common occurrence to see hamsters with a lot of food stuffed into their cheeks. Sometimes, however, they overdo it. This is especially…
Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announces retirement from active competition
At press conference held today, Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announced his retirement from active competition as a figure skater, in light of an…