Ashikaga Flower Park’s wisterias bloom early; viewing starts from 15 April 2021
If you are a flower buff, you probably know that the sakura season is just one small part of Japan’s ongoing cycle of flower festivals….
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The Pringles ‘Passport Flavor’ journey continues with all-new Pringles Sichuan Stir-fried Chicken
With international tourism and travel currently out of the picture, Pringles are taking us on a global tastebud journey this year with their potato chips…
Sakura City’s Tulip Festa is back with more than 300,000 tulips in full bloom!
The sakura season of 2021 may be coming to a bittersweet ending, but it’s a never ending cycle of floral fun in Japan as the…
“Nekokan” serves up fish fit for kitties and humans in an effort to battle food waste
Even the most dedicated cat lover would probably draw the line at cracking open canned food with a cat on the label for their own…
Traditional Japanese shibori eco bags stretch to fit your shopping
Growing initiatives to be more eco-friendly, as well as the introduction of fees for plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores, has led to a…
Japan’s first vegan fruit sandwich shop serves up delicious mango treats
Once a niche offering at convenience stores, the fruits sandwich has found itself riding a bit of a boom in Japan. The dessert sandwich, which…
Adorable dog mugs show a colorful coat when filled with a hot beverage
Dogs are adorable in all shapes and sizes, but the lovely canines featured on Japanese maker Marumo Takagi’s charming mug cups double their appeal by…
Fan art to revitalize Akihabara during pandemic to be displayed at “Draw my Akiba” exhibit
Tokyo’s Akihabara district (sometimes simply called “Akiba”) was once famous mostly for its myriad of electronic goods shops, but that reputation has since expanded into…
Japanese maker develops world’s first foldable disposable paper razor
Japanese Kaijurishi was founded in 1908 in the town of Seki, Gifu prefecture, which is famous for its rich tradition and history of samurai sword…
Team of Japanese artisans revive traditional crafts with unique masks and face shields
The history of traditional crafts in Japan is not only rich, but can be seen and appreciated today thanks to the dedicated artisans who have…
Burger King Japan gets nasty with its Teriyaki Ugly Beef Burger
When it comes to heavy hitting burgers, Burger King fans in Japan have had their pick of the litter in recent months. Between Whoppers spicy…
Color changing cherry blossom drinking glasses show full bloom sakura when filled
Japan’s celebrated sakura season is in full bloom, but as cherry blossom petals begin to flutter to the ground after a short but sweet appearance,…
Coca-Cola Japan launches buy-one-get-one-free campaign on the “Coke ON” app
Cola-Cola Japan will launch their largest campaign yet on the official Coca-Cola app “Coke ON” from April 5, 2021. From April 5th to May 16th…
FamilyMart adds Uji Matcha flavour to their original cheesecake lineup
For the dessert-lovers amongst us, the endlessly growing and ever-adapting list of sweet treats from Japan’s convenience stores are one of the things that bring…
The Pink Ribbon Design Award is raising awareness about breast cancer in Japan through design
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, and in Japan it affects more than 90,000 people each year. Currently, 1 in 9 women…