Japanese Government Announces “Reiwa” As New Era Name
Reiwa Announced As New Era At 11:30 p.m., Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga made an announcement that the new era beginning on May 1st, 2019,…
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Very Picky Eater Shoebill Has Adorably Strong Reaction To Unwanted Fish
The Shoebill is a fascinating bird, especially in appearance. While we’ve seen the statue-like bird recreated as strangely adorable Japanese “fake sweets” and even terrifyingly…
Coca-Cola Japan Assembles Avengers: Endgame-Themed Limited Edition Cans
Depending on the season or the region, grabbing a Coca-Cola in Japan means you can treat yourself to a shakeup in style or flavor. Last…
Good Boy Akita Dog Officially Honored As Hero After Helping Rescue Elderly Woman
Most of us know the most famous Akita dog to be Hachiko, a loyal canine who faithfully waited for his owner over nine years to…
Gorgeous Cliff Top Bonsai Trees Show Off Marvelous Miniature Landscapes
Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle offers a range of impressive and unique celebrations of the traditional Japanese art of bonsai, as we saw last year with their…
Hello Kitty VS. Gundam Project Debuts With Awesome Anime Short In Surprise Crossover
Many crossovers we see consisting of Japanese entertainment giants seem like they would be a natural fit, as seen with the merchandise and events that…
Enjoy A Drink And Let Out Your Inner Beast With Shiba Inu And Kitty Chomp Mugs
If you’re struggling to find balance between your adoration of adorable cats and dogs while also wanting to unleash your inner beast from time to…
Mysterious Superhero “Feed Bag Man” Feeds Cows In Japan While Wearing…A Feed Bag
You’ll find a variety of strange superheroes in Japan, including fast food chain restaurant-themed superheroes and even the official mascots of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…
Tokyo Event Lets Guests Try Japanese Kit Kat And Sake Pairing Customized To Preference By An AI Bartender
Japanese Kit Kats are known around the world and sought out after as unique souvenirs because of their wide variety of flavors. Recent renditions of…
Touching Miso Soup Commercial From Japan Has Single Mothers In Tears
Japanese miso soup paste manufacturer Marukome has a history of making heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking commercials, but their latest animated effort is specifically being praised…
Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Empty Chocolate Boxes Into Charming Studio Ghibli-esque Town
Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) has really impressed on Twitter with his ability to turn the empty boxes of snacks and chocolates…
Tokyo Tower’s New Digital Sakura Mapping Installation Lets You Make Cherry Blossoms Fall With Your Hands
While the traditional way to celebrate Japan’s famed cherry blossom season is to enjoy sakura viewing with a hanami party, in recent years artistic digital…
Japanese Bar Throws Consolatory Farewell Parties For Workers Who Never Got One
One nearly universally practiced customs at Japanese companies is the sobetsukai, or farewell party thrown for workers retiring or as is often the case, transferring…
Nara’s Famous Deer Are Begging Travelers To Stay In The Area
The famous free-roaming deer (said to be nearly 1,500) of Nara Park in Nara, Japan are just about as big an attraction as the nearby…
Tokyo Hotel Celebrates New Era And Emperor With Extravagant $900 “Golden Giant Burger”
Japan has seen its share of extravagant burgers–including Ghostbusters and pitch black Studio Ghibli burgers, but the Oak Door Steakhouse in Tokyo’s Grand Hyatt hotel…