Will Premium Friday Become Japan’s Solution To “Death By Overwork?”
In Japan, the term “premium” is often used synonymously with something that is good or highly favored. Take for example Suntory’s “The Premium Malt”, Wendy’s…
Isao Machii Sets 6th World Record For Most Sword Cuts In One Minute
Being a holder of one world record might be enough for some people, but not Japanese martial arts expert Isao Machii. With five Guinness World…
Maple Syrup Pancake Hot Springs Open In Japan
Japan has hot springs covered. While most enjoy onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, there is no lacking of variety nowadays, with an upcoming hot…
Gorgeous Coffee And Flower Compositions Bring Art To The Coffee Table
Mornings can be dreadful, but the right start can leave you feeling bright and inspired for the rest of the day. For a lot of…
Japan’s Drinkable Cream Puffs Put Beard Papa In A Can
There’s really no limit on what Japanese vending machines can offer. Outside of soft drinks, tea, and even alcohol, Japan’s vending machines seasonally offer soups,…
Manny Ramirez’s Deal With Japanese Team Gives Him Unlimited Sushi And Optional Practices
The wacky adventures of former Major League Baseball slugger Manny Ramirez will continue in Japan, but he definitely won’t be hungry during them. Manny can…
Enjoy A Rich And Elegant Snack With Sakura And Champagne-Flavored Pocky
Originating as simple chocolate-covered pretzel sticks, Pocky is now so varied in flavors that it’s becoming hard for our eager tastebuds to savor them all….
LEGOLAND Japan Offers Up LEGO Block French Fries So You Can Play With Your Food
As a curious kid during playtime, you probably found out why your parents told you not to eat LEGOs, but now it turns out that…
Master Craftsman In Japan Builds Amazing Tiny House On Wheels
We’ve seen masters of their craft apply creative efforts to proving that size doesn’t always matter, particularly in the form of one-bite-size gourmet sushi, but…
Ease Your Sugar Craving At Cafes In Kyoto And Osaka Serving Cute Rilakkuma French Toast Plates
It’s a given that Rilakkuma is cute in whatever shape or form, and that’s probably why the lazy, carefree Sanrio character has so often become…
Woman Gets “Viciously” Attacked By A Group Of Furry Wolfdog Puppies
Yachi (@wild_bullet) lives in Nara Prefecture with her beloved wolfdogs and rottweilers, and while most of their days are spent in sweet canine bliss, sometimes…
Breakdancers Turn Japanese Apology Into An Extreme Sport
Scenes showing businessmen bowing deeply with a remorseful “sumimasen!!” are pretty common in Japanese movies and TV shows, and occurs when said businessmen have made…
Exclusive Sakura Drinks, Desserts, Tumblers, And More At Tully’s Coffee Stores In Tokyo
It’s no secret that some of the most breathtaking sceneries of cherry blossoms in the spring can be enjoyed within the 23 special wards of…
Skyscraper In Tokyo Shows Height Of The Devastating Tsunami Of The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake
On March 11th, 2011, a devastating maginitude-9.0 earthquake rocked Japan’s Tōhoku region. It triggered massive tsunami waves that washed away roughly 3,500 houses and buildings…
The Moment This Puffy Shiba Inu Realizes He Likes Being Outside
Shiba Inu owner and lover Keigo Wezel @keigowezel posted this series of adorable photos on Twitter, showing his doge gradually adjust to being outside. @keigowezel…