Japan’s most famous penguin and brush craftsmen team up for penguin makeup brushes
Known for its traditional handmade crafting of brushes used in calligraphy and cosmetics, the city of Kumano in Hiroshima is sometimes called the “capital of…
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Illustrator chronicles Animal Crossing adventures as authentic explorer with incredible notebook
Part of the charm behind the seemingly unending popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ability to customize your daily routine and island to…
Japanese Twitter user thanks popular puzzle game for saving father’s life
Do you have any routines that you follow every day, such as walking your dogs, or doing stretches? Those routines might surprisingly lead to an…
Boo from Mario turned into ghoulishly adorable mochi dumplings
Shiratama, (“white balls”), which are are small, sweet mochi dumplings, are a traditional Japanese confectionery that can be enjoyed a number of different ways. The…
7-11 Japan’s new Italian Pudding is a mouthwatering delight
Japanese convenience store pastries are popular and known to be high quality with a wide selection these days. Many consumers purchase these desserts to enjoy…
Social distancing cafe opens up in Tokyo
Just recently, a Japanese cheerleaders bar announced that it would stay open despite encouraged stay-at-home protocol as a countermeasure to the spread of the coronavirus,…
McDonald’s Japan gears up for summer with first ever Ramune McShake
McDonald’s Japan has introduced quite a few tasty takes on the classic McShake in the past, including purple sweet potato and Japan’s most popular pudding…
Fukuroi: Shizuoka town determined to put empty houses to good use
Thanks in part to its aging population and the general preference for new houses, Japan has literally millions of empty, old properties. Ten million of…
Japanese baking artist creates adorably buff bread bear bodybuilders
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether we want to eat or simply admire the cuteness of the baked goods made by “bread illustration…
Watch time fly with realistic giant Japanese flying squirrel and eagle owl clocks
Japanese bookstore and miscellaneous oddity goods retailer Village Vanguard continues to pad their online store’s catalog of hyper realistic animal-themed goods with all sorts of…
Creative hacks that will save your ears after wearing a mask for a long time
Because of the coronavirus, many people refrain from going outside unless it is an emergency and there’s no other option but to leave the house….
Japanese mascots that are as cute as they are peculiar
Japan is the country of kawaii: many things are overly adorable here, and brands notice. Many companies take to painfully cute marketing strategies without a…
Make breakfast easy with Japan’s Arabic Yamato honey glue sticks
If you’ve spent any amount of time in a Japanese office or school, you’ve likely seen bottles of Arabic Yamato. Arabic Yamato is a quick-drying…
Stroll down Showa period memory lane with nostalgic retro Japanese cafe sweets capsule toys
When the term “retro” is mentioned in Japan, it’s often in reference to the nostalgic charm and appeal of the Showa period (1926-1989). Perhaps once…
Japanese anti-plague demon Amabie now has its own pudding
Amabie, a humanoid fish yokai (demon or spirit from traditional Japanese folklore), has found itself the understandable recipient of a recent merchandise boom. The scaly…