Give Your Back A Deep Sea Cuddle Buddy With Giant Isopod Backpacks
When Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard isn’t offering KFC-scented bath bombs and see-through schoolgirl outfits, they like to get creative with animal-themed goods, and…
Waifu Welfare Benefits Are a Thing Now (Hasbandos Too): Japanese Company Leads The Way
Some of us just can’t hide our love for two-dimensional characters. In Japan, technological advances have created opportunities for such individuals to deepen their relationships…
Photographer Captures Stunning Moonlight Nighttime Photography Of Impressive Kyoto Temple
Whether it’s haunting nighttime alleyways, stunning sakura-filled landscapes, or even glowing factories at midnight, scenery in Japan seems to provide an endless supply of gorgeous…
Tokyo’s Fisherman’s Festival Impresses With Awesome Seafood
It’s not secret that Japan boasts incredibly delicious seafood delicacies, but tracking them all down in one trip can require a Herculean effort for even…
“Pong!Pong!” Adds a Fun, New Dimension to Table Tennis Through Mixed Reality Technology
Table tennis is a popular game in Japan, not only as a professional sport but also as a pastime. Thanks to “child prodigy” Ai Fukuhara…
Japanese Twitter Users Celebrate Awful Apartment Layouts with Worst Property of the Year Hashtag
Tokyo apartments are infamous for their tiny size and comparatively high rents. Landlords will do what they can to squeeze as much money as possible…
Treat Yourself to a Wine or Coffee Bath at This Japanese Resort
Yunessun is a public bath theme park in Hakone, which seems to boast the most interesting baths in Japan. We’ve covered this resort before due…
The Best Destinations in Japan For Each Season: Summer
Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…
Why Nara is the Best Destination in Japan For the Spring Season
Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…
Japan Celebrates Kirby’s 25th Anniversary With These Awesome Kirby Meat Buns!
Japanese convenience stores certainly live up to their name, providing services beyond consumables that include concert ticket pick-up, shipping, and even paying your bills. They…
Local Idol Unit SAGEMON GIRLS Release Sequel to Their 10-Million-View Hit Video Promoting Hometown Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture
“SAGEMON GIRLS,” a promotional video for Yanagawa City in Fukoka Prefecture, known just as well for its unique tradition of hanging decorative balls called sagemon…
Visit Ōmi Shrine And Dress Up Like a Heian Court Lady When You Stay At Hotel Near Beautiful Lake Biwa
For a brief time during the Heian Era, from 667 to 672, the capital of Japan was situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Biwa…
One Scene In New Pokémon Movie Has Fans Going Crazy
SPOILERS for Pokemon: I Choose You!, obviously. Pokemon fans that have seen the recent Pokemon: I Choose You! movie, or at least had been following…
Overzealous Japanese Electronic Toilet Gets Hilarious Warning Sign
As you may already know, most Japanese toilets, especially in restaurants and shops, are fitted with electronic bidet seats. While the invention is used almost…
Coca Cola Releases Three New Regional Bottle Designs in Japan
Coca Cola Japan have wowed us before with their gorgeous seasonal bottle designs, but in summer, Coca Cola Japan released 6 new especially striking bottle…