Summer festivals in Japan are marked by delicious street food, spectacular fireworks shows, and some fun carnival-type games. One other way to celebrate you may…

“We have been waiting for more than two years and with so much anticipation for this moment, it feels like it has finally arrived” ー…

Japanese farmer’s discovery has the makings of a horror movie. Earlier this year, Japanese Twitter user Morris=Dama (@moridama) began work as a farmer and beekeeper…

About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…

If you currently find yourself feeling a little unprepared for the arrival of Halloween this weekend because, like every year previously, you have once again…

While there are definitely some Japanese beauty masks that stand out due to their interesting aesthetics, many are praised for their use of quality ingredients…

In spring of 2020, a Yokohama-based company “C.R.E.A.M” released a semi-order style facial mask online shopping website. Ever since the beginnings of the pandemic, production…

Shrines and temples have long been a symbolic place to connect with one another, but sadly the number of worshippers across Japan has decreased by…

The history of traditional crafts in Japan is not only rich, but can be seen and appreciated today thanks to the dedicated artisans who have…

Many in Japan are used to wearing masks even before their raised necessity due to the novel coronavirus, as they are often worn to protect…

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, masks were regularly worn in Japan for a variety of reasons that include hay fever, cold seasons, or simply a…

We’ve seen a number of interesting takes on masks in Japan lately, including glow-in-the dark gamer masks and transforming horror creature masks from a special…

Including a service that makes super realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head and doll masks that look lifted straight out of an anime, it…

It’s easy to focus on some of the more niche and adventurous items found in Japanese vending machines, such as edible bugs, high quality dashi,…

The round mound of pink pound and hero of Dream Land Kirby is usually known for inhaling things to get a powerup, but this time…