If you’re into lolita fashion, you’ve probably heard of 青木美沙子 Aoki Misako. President of the Japan Lolita Association since 2013, Aoki divides her time between…

Unlike the fearsome Aztec god of fire and lightning Xolotl after which it was named, the axolotl, or Mexican salamander, is an adorable amphibian popular…

Papabubble, the “world’s most interesting candy store,” will start selling two new varieties of its popular ice cube candies on July 15th, 2022. These new…

Staff members use fluffy bear gloves to hand out drinks and sweets through the small opening in the wall, making it a true introvert’s paradise….

Have you heard of sugarcraft? Sugarcraft, as the name suggests, uses sugar as a medium to create works. If you enjoy making cakes, you may…

Some of our readers will recall the talented Japanese paper puppet creator and character designer Wasu from our article in 2020. Blessed with a remarkable…

Even in Japan, which is known to be a relatively safe country, if a policeman suddenly calls out to you, most residents would feel a…

Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…

C.B. Japan, a manufacturer of daily necessities and miscellaneous goods, has released a cat-shaped sponge that can wipe away water droplets faster and more efficiently…

Losing weight is obviously not straightforward. Like me, you’ve probably tried your entire life to lose weight but have never been able to keep your…

A kawaii collaboration Why is one of the world’s biggest management consultancies teaming up with the creators of Hello Kitty? On 20th May, Sanrio Entertainment…

Felissimo’s Fashion brand Syrup (シロップ/Shiropppu) has announced a new spring collection in collaboration with the beloved characters of Tove Jansson’s book, the Moomins. © PR…

Tera Terada If you’re into Japanese pop culture, and especially if you’re into Vocaloid and other music popularized on Nico Nico Douga, you may have…

The traditional Japanese theater performance of Noh is symbolized by the cypress wood masks worn by its practitioners. Although nearly 60 different Noh mask types…

Sticking your feet into ice cream is probably the last thing you want to do in the cold months of fall and winter (or any…