Enjoy the big screen at this nostalgic drive-in theatre in Osaka
Enjoy a breeze of nostalgia on the 25th and 26th of September at this drive-in theatre in Osaka. The event has been planned in collaboration…
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Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ centre set to open in Shinjuku
Coinciding with International Coming Out Day, Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ centre will open it’s doors to the public on Sunday the 11th of October 2020….
Take a closer look at Mt. Fuji with this unique sightseeing flight (Go to Travel)
Have your plans to conquer Mount Fuji in 2020 fallen off of the COVID-19 cliff? Don’t wait until the trails reopen and see Japan’s biggest…
Artist captures the lives of tiny people with miniature life photo exhibition
Do you believe in the tiny people? You know, the ones who live secretly in walls and occasionally “borrow” stuff from us big people. The…
Stunning photography of beautiful garden in Kyoto draws comparisons to Studio Ghibli and Makoto Shinkai
Often billed as the traditional culture center of Japan, Kyoto is home to a plethora of beautiful temples, shrines, and especially gardens. One of the…
New Japanese vending machine displays only nutritional information and back label for drinks
There are very few contents a Japanese vending machine could be stocked with that would surprise anyone. Over the years, we’ve seen vending machines for…
Unfinished wool felt cat doll haunts Japanese Twitter user
Wool felt cat art seems to be a popular hobby nowadays in Japan, with creatively cute felt cat face frames and even a service that…
Popular “perfectly shaped” fluffy and round pancake steamed buns return in Japan
Japanese sweets and snacks maker Morinaga is celebrated for a lot of their treats, but some of their most popular items are their super fluffy…
Japan’s first ever burger chain celebrates with a whole fried crab burger
Bigger fast food chains in Japan may offer some eye-catching limited edition specials, such as McDonald’s first ever rice burgers and Burger King’s all-you-can-eat one…
Kirby Dream Land masks released in Japan
The round mound of pink pound and hero of Dream Land Kirby is usually known for inhaling things to get a powerup, but this time…
Empty trains caused by COVID-19 mean changes to JR timetables in Tokyo & Kansai
COVID-19 has caused mass changes across the globe, from the rapid digitalisation of services, to the large switch from office life to remote work. One…
Discover The Invisible Child at Moomin cafes and shops this Autumn
The Invisible Child is one of the most talked about and studied short stories originating from the popular Finnish children’s book; ‘ Tales from Moomin…
Abandoned “endless temple road” tunnel in Japan is a chilling beauty
“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but is often used in reference to the hobby of seeking out and exploring abandoned and sometimes even…
Isekai anime-inspired English textbook turned into light novel in Japan
Last year, Japanese public broadcaster delighted (and definitely surprised) anime fans and English learners alike by releasing a fantasy anime style English textbook simply titled…
Starbucks Japan’s syrupy “Daigaku Imo Frappuccino” uses a whole candied sweet potato
Sweet and sour sakura, chocolate chestnut, and jiggly butterscotch jelly are just some of the seasonal Frappuccino flavors Starbucks Japan has released over the years….