Japanese cheerleaders’ cute fox dance goes viral, videos rack up millions of views
Foxes feature prominently both in Japanese folklore and popular culture. As some grape Japan readers may recall, you can see fox wedding processions, find an…
Howl’s Moving Castle’s Heen the dog has been recreated as life-size model to decorate your home
Donguri Kyowakoku is known as Japan’s Studio Ghibli merch paradise for a reason. They stock all kinds of items inspired by the animation studio’s beloved…
These cats have an overwhelming aura! Is this a line of cats or did one perform Clone Jutsu?
Although we can’t communicate with our pets through language, we can read their emotions and feelings to a certain extent. By watching their expressions, we…
Hard Rock Cafe Japan marks Pride Month with colourful ‘Love is Love Shake’ supporting LGBTQ+ community
June is celebrated worldwide as Pride Month, and more and more brands in Japan are joining in with special products or packaging makeovers. Last year,…
Sega Cafe serving up Persona themed menu with food and drink inspired by the game’s sequels
If you’re living in Japan and a fan of classic video games, you’ll probably already know that one of the coolest places to dine on…
Godiva celebrates 50 years in Japan with sweet sake and white chocolate beverage
Godiva are known for their luxurious Belgian chocolate. This is a fact they capitalised on when they brought out a chocolate beverage with real gold…
Cast announced for the Dr. Stone stage play
The internationally popular manga Dr. Stone began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2017 and reached its conclusion in March 2022. As of April 2022,…
You can use this free 3D model even for profit! Meet Nillna, from xR & metaverse firm Mark-on
Mark-on, Co. Ltd., a Japanese company developing and distributing xR applications and metaverse-related apps, has begun distributing a humanoid 3D model called ニルナ Nillna. You…
World Cosplay Summit celebrates 20th anniversary this summer in Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit executive committee has announced a milestone in the form of one of the world’s largest cosplay events. “World’s Cosplay Summit 2022-20th…
Son surprises father with papercraft animal head decorations
“My 4th grader son was working hard on his arts and crafts. Today, we have animal heads hanging up on our wall.” Mizunokeisuke (@mikkemac) shared…
Japanese chef shows off simple gourmet tofu recipe perfect for summer
Hiyayakko is a simple cold tofu dish with soy sauce and toppings enjoyed as a classic in Japan. It’s a perfect dish on a hot…
Fight the rain and sun with retro Super Mario Bros. umbrellas and parasols
In Japan, rainy reason is just around the corner, and that means dealing with both periods of heavy rainfall as well as some daunting heat…
Earn money in Japan just by walking with new backpack advertising part-time job service
If you live in Japan and you’re looking for an easy way to earn some extra yen on the side, a new opportunity has presented…
“Too lucky!” The things you can win for 200 yen at a capsule toy machine in Japan
It’s sometimes hard to believe that gachapon, or blind buy capsule toy machines, in Japan have something you can’t buy. Nowadays the machines seem to…
Baskin Robbins Japan continues Dragon Quest campaign with awesome Slime ice cream cake
Last month, Baskin Robbins Japan announced their first ever collaboration with Dragon Quest, the long running video game series from Square Enix. They released a…