Final Fantasy XV Teams Up With Cup Noodle For Bizarre But Funny Promotion
Whether cautious or optimistic, the release of Final Fantasy XV has been long awaited by fans of the series. Square Enix’s latest title in their…
Princess Mononoke Will Get 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release In January (U.S. Theaters)
Marking the 20th anniversary since its release, Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli classic Princess Mononoke will be returning to U.S. theaters this January as…
Nakiryu Becomes Second Ramen Restaurant In Tokyo To Receive A Michelin Star
For a bowl of noodles to receive the much-coveted Michelin star is not only a compliment of the highest form, but also simply a dream…
Fire Ramen In Japan
Ramen is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Not only is it affordable, it is also extremely tasty and widely available. One very…
Nifty Japanese Masking Tape Puts A Calendar On Any Paper Or Notebook You Use
Stationary brand “Icco nico” has recently created some buzz by releasing a product called the Harukoyomi (Stick-it/post-it calendar). It may look like ordinary masking tape,…
Pretty Sake Glass Set With Japanese Traditional Ukiyo-e Cat Illustrations
Here’s your chance to enjoy sake, cats, and ukiyo-e art all in one go. These Edo Neko Glasses feature feline designs illustrated by Utagawa Kuniyoshi,…
Ippodo: The Best Tea In Tokyo!
The main Ippodo shop is in Kyoto, but there are also outlets in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, New York City, and an online shop that handles…
Odaiba’s Life-Size Gundam Statue Is Leaving Next March
Odaiba’s landmark giant Gundam wasn’t the first mecha statue in Japan, but having stood tall since 2012, it may be the most recognizable. Unfortunately, it’s…
Japanese Twitter User Turns Christmas Tree Into Terrifying Holiday Masterpiece
December is finally here, and ’tis the season to put up bright lights and a tree in anticipation for Christmas Day. Many people in Japan…
Toriko: A Look At Some Of The Best Yakitori In Tokyo
Yakitori, or grilled chicken on skewers, are an often underrated form of Japanese cuisine. While yakitori is usually found at festivals and other informal settings,…
Have A Very Ghibli Christmas With These Ugly Studio Ghibli Christmas Sweaters
We’re not entirely sure how we got here, but it appears the tradition of celebrating the Christmas season with ugly sweater parties is here to…
Domino’s Japan Reindeer Pizza Delivery Cancelled, Replaced With Reindeer Delivery Bikes
It’s unfortunate, but the result is probably predictable. Last week, Domino’s Pizza Japan made an official announcement that they were training actual reindeer to help…
The Scariest Izakaya In Japan
YouTubers Anora and Florie from the channel Deep In Japan head to the scariest izakaya in Japan! This Japanese bar is located in Kichijoji in…
Maru The Lovable Shiba Inu Gets Wrapped Up Like A Hot Dog, Just Doesn’t Give A Damn
Shiba Inu have a pawhold on the dog corner of the Japanese internet. Whether it’s inspiring hilarious hashtags or melting our hearts as they try…
This Harakiri Shirt Spills Your Guts, Perfect For Apologizing To Your Significant Other
If you’re in hot water with your lover or boss, sometimes a simple apology won’t suffice. Sometimes you need to go the extra mile and…