Crowdfunding started to revive Minobu’s only onsen and restore local tourism
Deep within the mountainous region of Yamanashi, a major Buddhist temple clings to the slopes of Mount Minobu. This temple, known as Kuon-ji – though…
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HARIO CAFE; a new cafe specialising in drip coffee made using HARIO gadgets
If you’ve ever gone on a mission in Japan to pick up coffee utensils, chances are you’ve come across the brand HARIO. In Japan, the…
Save your feet this rainy season with these portable, lightweight shoe covers
If you went to step out the door this morning only to find your front porch has turned into the diving board to a new…
Dig in to these seasonal desserts from Shiseido Parlor this autumn
Whether we like it or not summer is over, and if the current typhoon downpour isn’t enough to convince you, then perhaps the halloween and…
Japanese fashion doll maker Pullip teams up with Care Bears for new doll
Famous dollmaker Pullip has impressed with their collaborations in the past, recently teaming up with Sanrio for Hello Kitty and My Melody inspired dolls. They’ll…
Japan Post introduces new system for overseas shipping
Last week I wanted to send my sister, who lives in the United States, a gift for her wedding. Upon placing the packages on the…
7-Eleven Japan’s butter chicken curry is an instant delight
While many might consider the idea of a convenience store meal to be largely junk food, 7-Eleven Japan has been known to impress and surprise…
Limited edition Calbee potato chips taste just like FamilyMart’s Famichiki
If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the streets of Tokyo with a rumbling tum, the chances are that you’ve satisfied that little grumble with a…
FamilyMart celebrates 40th anniversary with indulgent gateau chocolat frappe
Unless you’re way out in the inaka, you can never be too far away from a convenience store in Japan. Selling everything, from freshly made…
How Shiba inu express love for their owners
The bond between pets and their owners is one that cannot be broken. It’s natural to love your pet like your other family members. Pets…
Sleeping kitten from Japan is winning over Twitter
Twitter user (@meltube_cat) dedicates her various social media accounts to the daily life in Japan with her rambunctious cat Mel and a little white kitten…
Bashful baby turtle in Japan is very self-conscious of his belly
Japan’s Ogasawara Marine Center (@mt_seaturtle) has shared a video of a tiny, palm-sized baby sea turtle on Twitter and people can’t get enough of it…
Trick or treat? This black cat chocolate cake is the Halloween sweet to eat
Halloween may not be a native festival to Japan, but it is still one of the more popular events of the year. However, things here…
Take part in Global Goals Jam 2021 and aim for a more sustainable future together
As the world begins to take sustainability more seriously, the time has come for individuals to step up and tackle issues in their own regions…
New vending machine in Japan serves up frozen rice noodle meals
Vending machines in Japan are often talked about for some of their surprising contents, such as canned curry, pizza, and even high quality dashi. Lately,…