Set off a gorgeous Japanese fireworks show with color changing sake glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Japan’s onsen are famous, but its notenburo are even better!
Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright…
Sea lion charms the net in her sleep with adorable smile
If you ever doubted the idea that smiles are infectious, a sea lion in Japan will convince you otherwise. Koel, a sea lion pup at…
Sanrio to unleash giant character plushies ‘of fan’s dreams’ that are large enough to sleep on
Those of us who have a soft spot for a certain character know that one way to brighten up our spaces is with a plushie…
Hotel Chocolat in Japan unveils their own take on traditional desserts and matcha chocolate drinks
It seems like chocolate brands in Japan aren’t just battling it out to prove they can serve up the best chocolate, but they’re getting inspired…
Shisolicious! This simple and delicious recipe will give you a great reason to eat more shiso
Unless you were raised in Japan or Korea where it’s commonly available, chances are you discovered shiso leaf (perilla) as a garnish with sashimi. If…
Japan opens a mocktail bar where moms-to-be can unwind
As more people pursue health and wellness-driven lifestyles, alcohol-free bars continue to gain in popularity around the world. But what about people who usually drink…
Fight kaiju in style with new Shin Ultraman eyeglasses
With the release of Shin Ultraman, Neon Genesis Evangelion maestro Hideaki Anno’s take on iconic tokusatsu hero Ultraman, fans have been treated to a slew…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s Rika-chan becomes the boogeyman for young child in Japan
Nearly everyone has memories of having to combat their fears when they woke up in the middle of the night to have to use the…
Malzeno from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak hijacks 3D digital ad space in downtown Tokyo
Malzeno Attacks! As some grape Japan readers may recall, Tokyo has a giant 3D calico cat who meows and looks down on the crowd thanks…
Japan’s popular drinkable ice cream Coolish debuts frozen cocktails in boozy pouches
Lotte’s Coolish is one of Japan’s favorite ice cream products. The “drinkable” ice cream is actually a mixture of ice cream and crushed ice that…
We tried the gourmet egg sandwiches famous in Japanese showbiz as backstage snacks
In case you haven’t heard by now, Japan is heaven for egg sandwiches, or たまごサンド tamago sando. The late Anthony Bourdain is famous for having…
Coca-Cola vending machine stocked with no Coke praised in Japan as godsend
Japan’s many vending machines are known to offer a surprising amount of variety in drinks, snacks, and other goodies, so typically people used to them…
How to turn Napa cabbage into an awesome easy dish with just one ingredient
Napa cabbage, (know in Japan as 白菜 hakusai, also known outside of Asia as Chinese cabbage, Chinese leaf in the UK and wombok in AU),…
Japanese aquarium’s stick-your-face-here board’s meaning has Twitter puzzled
Stick-your-face-here boards to create memorable travel photos are now a long-standing norm at most tourist attractions, and Japan has no shortage of them with loads…