What is the difference between Okashi, Dagashi, and Wagashi?
I believe that many people get confused with the terms okashi（お菓子), dagashi (駄菓子), and wagashi(和菓子). In this article, I will explain what the difference between…
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Denim is considered old fashioned?! What else are young people in japan losing interest in?
You’d think that regardless the age or gender, jeans will always be a classic item and that denim will always have a place in our…
The most stunning and unique Starbucks coffee stores you can only find in Japan
The International coffee chain has been a huge hit globally, but in Japan, Starbucks is on a different scale. Starbucks in Japan offers limited-time goods…
A sleepy kitten who won’t leave her human’s lap no matter what and other adorable kittens to get you through lockdown
It’s been a long month. Japan is preparing for a wave of the virus as more individuals stay home, and further precautions are implemented. Unfortunately,…
Japanese Yoga influencers offer peace of mind during difficult and lonely times
I’m likely not alone. From an anecdotal perspective, the popularity of yoga seems to be increasing in Japan in recent years. I’ve noticed more online…
A visit to Crayon Shin-chan’s BuriBuri Cinema Studio and his hometown in Saitama, Kasukabe
Kasukabe City is located in the Saitama Prefecture and the place is very famous for being Crayon Shin-chan’s hometown. Fans all over the world come…
Players make charming retro Showa era Japan islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Japan’s Showa period ran from 1926-1989, and while it’s often viewed with the historic context that focuses on the post-World War II hardship and the…
Sumikko Gurashi convenience store sweets return with shirokuma milk mochi cakes
Sumikko Gurashi (“living in the corner” or “corner living”) is a popular Japanese series that features a cast of cute mascot-esque characters set in a…
Alternative shiba inu and kitty Japanese banknote designs turned into T-shirts
Last year, when Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new designs for yen banknotes partly as an anti-counterfeiting measure, Japanese illustrator and manga artist Ponkichi jokingly suggested…
Giant Miffy the rabbit doll creates hilarious laundry chaos
If you’re no familiar with Miffy, she’s a Dutch white rabbit storybook and cartoon character that’s gained a lot of popularity and merchandise in Japan…
Japan’s anti-plague demon turned into pandemic-fighting rice cracker
Amabie is a fish an humanoid hybrid yokai (a spirit or demon of Japanese folklore) that has seen a very timely resurgence in popularity these…
Two Men Discover A Rotting Corpse Whilst Exploring An Abandoned Hotel
Urbexing, also known as Urban Exploration has become quite the popular pastime for a growing number of people looking for some kind of extreme thrill…
Japan’s popular dessert rice ball cakes return with online order and new sakura flavor
OMUSUBI Cake are a sweet spin on Japanese onigiri, or rice balls. The cake version of the traditional Japanese snack replaces the usual seaweed wrapping…
Up your work-from-home production with this Japanese privacy tent
With social distancing and stay-at-home protocol being urged as a countermeasure against the novel coronavirus, those who have the ability to work from home are…
Japanese embroidery artist’s pizza is as cheesy and stringy as the real thing!
Japanese embroidery artist ipnot’s amazing creations often make us wonder if she’s cooked up a delicious dish or simply weaved another one of her super…