It seems as though every year Japan introduces a whole new slew of tweaks and twists on their popular cat cafes, and that’s probably because…

Japanese creative design brand Mocolle　(whose official brand concept is “Wouldn’t it be nice if this existed?”) often makes clothes and home furnishings based on fantasies…

On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…

Cat-related goods and themed-cafes in Japan often take advantage of some creative power when crafting their releases and menus, as can be seen with the…

Tattoos stay with you forever, and apparently so does your criminal past. A Facebook post of an elaborately tattooed man in Thailand went viral, with…

In the past, cola has been a pretty big benefactor of Japan’s love of seasonal and limited edition goods. Standouts like Sakura Pepsi, region-specific Coca-Cola…

There are tons of places to grab a bite to eat in Tokyo that cover the full spectrum of one’s available budget, but in recent…

McDonald’s Japan has never shied away from spicing up its menu, particularly embracing a Japanese love for seasonal and limited edition items as they have…

After a series of tourist selfies, Quokka have garnered a bit of a reputation as the most photogenic animal on the planet. While pictures with…

A surprising amount of delicious Japanese food can be found at chain restaurants, with things like all-you-can-eat sushi and Denny’s with traditional Japanese food menus…

Fascinating though they may be and as popular as uni has become as a gourmet dish, sea urchins seem to face an aesthetic handicap in…

Ukiyo-e, which translates to “image(s) of the floating world,” is a genre of Japanese art that thrived from the 17th to 19th centuries. Artists produced…

In a series called “Father and Sons Design Workshop Illustrations”, Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!) takes…

Capybara, the world’s largest living rodents, are well known for their relaxed disposition, but they also have an adorable fondness for enjoying a dip in…

With the approach of the 2020 Olympic Games and an uptick in foreign tourism, Japan has started a campaign to make traveling in the country…