Exhibition in Saitama to display artwork of blackboard illustrator Reina Nakajima
Everybody has drawn on a school blackboard before with a piece of chalk, but not everybody has made something as impressive as this: In January…
Japan
Walk amongst the clouds with this VR video of Kyoto’s Edo era ‘Floating Tea House’
Located atop of Yawata’s Otokoyama, the ancient Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine was built to overlook Kyoto and to provide the gods with a location from which…
Enjoy a socially distanced private hanami with this sakura tree rental plan
Seeing all the sakura season products and goods being released around Japan makes everybody crave for that picture perfect picnic under a cherry blossom tree….
Capsule toys of concerned animals weighing themselves for life goals released in Japan
Capsule toys in Japan are known produce figures of niches you may have never even considered, but animals seem to get even more specific treatment…
Black fallen leaf incense comes in three soothing aromas to fill your room
Founded in 1893, Japanese incense maker Kunjudo has been built a reputation for combining the traditional incense manufacturing history of Awaji Island with creative modern…
Saitama prefecture battles food and sake loss with relaxing traditional sake hot spring baths
Much like the rest of the world, safety measures and stay-at-home protocol enacted due to the spread of the the novel coronavirus has put many…
Tokyo meaty rice chain unleashes monster ginger pork bowls
Japanese katsu, curry, and rice bowl chain Katsuya have been on a roll introducing super hearty meals, including meaty udon chicken katsu bowls, bacon and…
Toshima city distributes free sanitary goods to women facing period poverty
Understanding and support of feminine hygiene needs has become somewhat of a prevalent topic in Japanese media lately. Both social media and television programs have…
Japanese chain helps fight food waste and turns home tables into at-home izakayas
Tsukada Farm is an izakaya (Japanese style pub) that emphasizes use of fresh locally farmed ingredients running in 24 prefectures across Japan. However, despite being…
Tech progressions: Palm-sized AI chat bot provides autonomous conversation
If you’ve been waiting on what seemed like a pipe dream of having your very own AI robotic pet, then you needn’t wait much longer….
Japanese company offers paid leave to grieve if employee’s favorite idol member leaves their group
It can be unfortunately uncommon to read headlines about some Japanese companies not offering much in the way of relief when it comes to working…
Nagano farmers and restaurants team up to provide home vegetable meals during pandemic
It’s no secret that protocol prioritizing safety as a countermeasure to the ongoing pandemic has put a strain on not only restaurants, but the farmers…
Elegant sakura Japanese sake cups bloom into colorful cherry blossoms with chilled sake
With sakura season fast approaching in Japan, many are longing to celebrate the country’s beautiful cherry blossoms by celebrating with hanami, or flower viewing parties…
Yakiniku chain offers affordable all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu course to battle pandemic food waste
All-you-can-eat yakiniku, or grilled meat dining, is one of Japan’s favorite celebratory eating experiences. One of its most appealing aspects is that you can very…
Japanese maker releases stringless adhesive masks to relieve stress on ears
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, masks were regularly worn in Japan for a variety of reasons that include hay fever, cold seasons, or simply a…