Japanese Character-themed jewelers U-Treasure have developed quite the portfolio of shiny Pokémon goods, including fancy Eevee necklaces, Pokémon wedding rings, and even Pokéball cases to…

A man who had earlier this month tested positive for the novel coronavirus and declared he would spread it has passed away (March 18th) in…

Traditional ukiyo-e woodblock paintings may be Japan’s most iconic form of art. While it thrived from 17th to 19th centuries, the style still survives today…

The ghosts, demons, and spirits of Japanese folklore are known as yokai. Yokai can be friendly, neutral, and even malevolent (the famous “Momo” sculpture and…

It might seem like only the cruelest of gluttons would ever think of eating the tanuki critters Tom Nook, Timmy, and Tommy of Nintendo’s Animal…

Goshuincho (“honorable red stamp book”) are a prized possession of those who make frequent travels to shrines and temples in Japan. The books are used…

The COVID-19 outbreak has hit Japan hard. The first infection in the country was confirmed mid -January. As of writing, the number of documented cases…

On March 2nd, it was announced in Japan that many schools would be closing as a quarantine countermeasure against the coronavirus. Whether students stay at…

Quirky and cute goods retailer Village Vanguard will never run out of accessories to store your goods with, as evidenced by hamster cheek and butt…

Nara, Japan boasts the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue and the UNESCO World Heritage Site it is enshrined at, Todaiji Temple, but tourists may be…

Popular Japanese restaurant chain Katsuya’s menu offers a number of tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) topped bowls and even curry, but their latest release is giving…

Nintendo’s Kirby definitely has a natural affinity for the food world, having his own cafe in Tokyo and fans (sometimes nightmarishly) recreating him as a…

Perhaps as a sequel to their popular otter pouch that doubles as an arm rest, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has released puffy and realistic duck…

Japanese online retailer Felissimo has sort of made their name on quirky animal-motif goods such as 3D hamster handkerchiefs and squishy cat paw handbags, one…

As parents struggle to find care for their children following the government’s suggestion of nationwide school closure due to the Coronavirus, an increase in demand…