Café Benisica, Birthplace of Japanese Pizza Toast, Lets You Savor the Showa Era in Yurakucho
The neighborhood of Yurakucho in Tokyo is known today as a shopping and dining area, but also for its rows of restaurants and casual eateries…
Pack Up Like A Boss With Attack on Titan Vertical Maneuvering Equipment Bags
Due to its massive popularity, the grim and terrifying world of hit anime and manga Attack on Titan has seen some creative merchandise releases over…
Evangelion’s Shinji Voice Actress Joins Sharp and Tanita Twitter Accounts in Witty Dialogue After Japanese TV Premiere of Shin Godzilla
Evangelion director Anno Hideaki’s acclaimed film Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence) aired on Japanese TV on November 12th, setting social media abuzz. The day after the…
Tokyo Karaoke Shop Provides Huggable Anime Cutouts For Lonely Singers
As a staple of entertainment in nightlife and go-to for hanging out in groups in Japan, it’s no wonder we’ve seen so many karaoke chains…
Why Autumn is the Most Magical Time to Visit Kyoto
(Updated on 6/25/18) Kyoto contains the highest concentration of cultural and historical treasures in Japan which has made it the go-to place for those wanting…
New Japanese Hot Springs Are Scented With Popular Papico Ice Cream Flavors
With such a rich and extensive bathing culture that has manifested itself in everything between timeless and magical hot springs towns and even hot spring…
Why Do Cats Love Cardboard Boxes? Japanese Illustrator Gives Unexpected and Heartwarming Reason
Much to the chagrin of cat owners everywhere, cats often seem to find less joy in their expensive scratch posts and more in the box…
Japanese Artist Charms With Capybara, Shoebill, and Kitty “Fake Sweets”
Japanese Twitter user and arts and crafts specialist @unamuu2014 does things a little different than previous food artists we’ve seen, who have gone as far…
Free Entry Cheese Festival in Tokyo
Japan’s strengths when it comes to food are numerous. Their traditional cuisine is world famous and many of their eccentric innovations become viral hits. But…
Perfume’s Bubbly New VR Music Video and App Lets You Join In The Fun In an Exciting New Way
Electropop idol group Perfume have earned a solid fanbase in Japan as well as abroad by combining catchy, danceable tunes, fashionable retro-future stage outfits, unconventional…
All You Can Eat Sushi Now Available: Because Dreams Really Do Come True
A favourite among expats in Japan, Kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) is incredibly good value for money. Most well-known chains such as Sushiro and Hamazushi churn…
30-Story-Tall Giant Panda Attacks Japanese Countryside
Ever since Kangkang and Ranran were unveiled at Ueno Zoo in 1972 after the normalization of bilateral Sino-Japanese relations, famously resulting in a kilometer-long line…
Illustrator Turns Kit Kat Flavors Into Gorgeous Anime Characters
Illustrator Cioccolatodorima has a flair for creative artwork, but what he really seems to do well is what’s known in Japan as gijinka (擬人化). Gijinka…
Cute Tokyo Motor Show Model Goes Viral By Making Suzuki “S” Logo With Her Fingers
At the most recent Tokyo Motor Show last month, visitors who stopped by the Suzuki booth were captivated not only by the new lineup of…
An Ice Cream for Goths is Being Served Up in Harajuku
If the usual ice cream flavours are a bit too bright for your aesthetic, it could be worth braving the sunlight to pay a visit…