Shibuya, Tokyo is set to host the largest cheese fair in the city, the Hokkaido Local Cheese Fair! “Ji-Cheese” 地チーズ, meaning “locally produced cheese,” is…

Often called “the cutest bird in Japan” and “snow fairy”, the shima enaga (long-tailed tit) is a fluffy white bird native to the country’s northern-most…

Tanuki (Japanese racoon dogs), are always a pleasing sight due to their adorable faces and bushy tails. They also have a bit of a special…

When Cavachon pup もうふくん Moufu-kun returned from a walk earlier this month, his owner had an unexpected surprise in store. The pup’s fluffy coat was…

Japan is home to quite a few pet cafes that allow customers to come in and play with a roster of animal “staff” members, such…

Whether it be magical nighttime cherry blossoms or breathtaking views of star festivals, CG artist and photographer Yutaka Kagaya (@KAGAYA_11949) searches out the most beautiful…

A “declaration of war” “Burger King in Kushiro is declaring war by placing this sign in front of Starbucks.” With these words, Japanese Twitter user…

The vast island of Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination surrounded by nature. In addition to its flourishing agriculture and dairy farming industries, Japan’s northernmost…

The popularity of raw milk In the last decade or so, unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk has become a popular food fad among health-conscious and organic…

Riding a train through the Japanese countryside can provide for some spectacular views as you whip by the scenery outside, but as good as the…

Whether they be mysterious Game Boy mail boxes, spooky stairwells to nowhere, or convenience stores that look like Studio Ghibli castles, there’s something eerily enchanting…

While Japan has always been big on regional specialties, it seems like recently there’s been an even bigger focus on local ingredients and recipes. For…

Somehow, some way, seals have the fascinating ability to make themselves appear impossibly round sometimes, expanding and shriveling like an adorable balloon. That’s probably one…

The 円山動物園 Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Hokkaido is a place where you can see polar bears and other animals unique to the colder regions of…

A red car is giving new hopes to residents of the Hokkaido town. Not any red car, but a lipstick red Saab 900 Aero vintage…