Stephen Kenny is a London-based letterpress artist who—despite residing in a different continent entirely—has produced works that grace the walls of many Japanese homes and…

“MyTurn” is a waitlist system operated by JustEnough Corporation in Japan. The system, which is not only convenient and helpful for both businesses and customers,…

In Japan, residents are still forced to manage their summer plans to some degree around the ongoing pandemic. Many are taking the current conditions as…

Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo, is known for its “Little Edo” Kawagoe, the greenery of Chichibu, and the mountains of Nagatoro. 2021 marks…

In Japan, if you wanted to go anywhere outside of your home right now, you’d need to have your mask on. Convenience stores, restaurants, and…

Earlier this year, PST Roppongi (PST stands for Pizza Studio Tamaki, after its chef, Tsubasa Tamaki) distributed free pizza making kits called お家de pizza ouchi…

The experience of shopping in Japan has definitely changed during the pandemic. Likely the same in other countries, customers almost uniformly wear masks, mostly remain…

The Wagashi / 和菓子 (Japanese sweets) maker Tōhōen 稲豊園 will release a new pandemic-themed set of five pieces in February, aimed to go on sale…

With the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, Japanese movie theaters, concert halls, and performance halls where people gather in large numbers have needed to implement appropriate…

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train,” a continuation of the popular anime series, Demons Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba had its premiere on…

Theaters and concert halls in Japan have been reopened since June, but with new measures in place to ensure social distance. For example, as reported…