Starbucks Japan moves into spring with Banana Almond Milk Frappuccino
It almost seems like hardly a month goes by before Starbucks Japan releases another one of its seasonal special flavored Frappuccinos, with their fluffy sakura…
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Adventurer’s Guild Tavern opens in Japan, provides fantasy RPG food and actual guild quests
When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…
Farmer wows Twitter with impossibly dramatic action hero carrots he harvests
Farming doesn’t always yield produce just the way we’ve imagined it. Recently a farmer whose “ugly duckling” tomatoes went touchingly viral as well as Japan’s…
Stylish cats mugs purr into different colors depending on the temperature of your drink
As many cat lovers know, drinkware can be a source of frustration between our feline friends and their human companions–particularly when cats seem dead-set on…
Tokyo hotels open up rooms to use as satellite offices during pandemic for just 500 yen
As a countermeasure to conditions caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus, many Japanese businesses have adopted telework models allowing their employees to work…
Japanese chain launches all-you-can-eat “silent yakiniku” for customers to shut up and eat
Yakiniku, or Japanese grilled meat barbecue cuisine, is often regarded as a communal dining experience. Friends and family gathering together over a grill incorporated into…
Japanese comedian Noritake Kinashi opens charming art exhibition in Kyoto
Member of Japanese comedian duo Tunnel’s Nori,take Kinashi (AKA Nori-san) has been known for his avid work as an artist. He’s not only had 8…
Valentine’s Day chocolate only an entomologist could love
Every year on February 14th, many parts of the world celebrate love with fancy store-bought or perhaps homemade chocolate for their loved ones. Airu (@airuria)…
Elementary school son’s avant-garde way of wearing his down jacket goes viral
Kaede (@yukicoco4) is a mother of a young boy. She posted two photos of her son on Twitter, and they are getting some viral attention….
A look beneath the waves 10 years after The Great East Japan Earthquake
We’re fast approaching the 10th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake toppled the region of Tohoku, and caused mass devastation throughout Northeast Japan. The…
Join Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi at this San-X festival in Osaka
Experience the ultimate Rilakkuma and Summiko Gurashi party starting this coming 6 March at Hirakata Park’s ‘Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival’. Pick up event-limited products…
Mom stunned by the adorable reason her daughter and cat suddenly became silent
ShioyaTeruko (@shiochin) is mother of a 9 year-old daughter, living with 2 year-old Kurosuke, a black cat. One late afternoon, her daughter and Kurosuke were…
Horror manga master Junji Ito teams up with fashion brand for terrifying Tomie T-shirts
For over 30 years, master of manga horror Junji Ito (who we had the pleasure of interviewing) has been showing fright fans around the world…
The most stylish Buddha in Japan gets a fashionable upgrade during sakura season
The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…
Want some-fin to talk about? How about some jaw-some shark pottery from Village Vanguard
These new shark-themed pottery goods from Village Vanguard are sure to leave your house guests with some-fin to talk about. Designed by potter, Yuki Tagawa,…