Reach Breathtaking Views at 6,500 Feet in Just 60 Minutes? Here’s How…
In Japan, as in other parts of the world, ski resorts are often synonymous with winter leisure. Many people flock to these winter wonderlands, drawn…
Summer
Long-awaited reappearance of pear-flavored GariGarikun feted by popsicle lovers in Japan
GariGarikun ガリガリ君, the ubiquitous Japanese popsicle brand from Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. is famous for costing as little as 76 JPY including tax (about 57…
Shiba inu’s adorable “heart tongue” photoshoot is the perfect picture of summer
When it comes to pictures that capture the soul of summer, it’s hard to think of many better candidates than a dog frolicking in water…
Real ninja’s technique for staying cool in summer makes waves in Japan
Ninja were known just as much for their fast, acrobatic moves and deadly skills when fighting as they were for their espionage skills and covert…
Stay cool with kawaii ice cube candies by Papabubble this summer
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…
Kirby Café Summer 2022 features an adorable peach theme!
Kirby Café, the popular chain of restaurants based on the Kirby series, announced a Kirby Café Summer 2022 event starting from July 7th, 2022. This…
Summertime present to guinea pigs at Japanese zoo will warm your heart and keep you feeling cool
The dog days of summer have come to Japan, with a combination of heat and humidity currently rolling through the country. While it’s tough enough…
Mass summer gathering phenomenon of Nara’s famous deer has netizens perplexed
There are said to be at least least 1,500 free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Nara, Japan. Taking up residency near Todaiji Temple, home of world’s…
Make muggy weather more manageable with this money-saving lifehack
Every year around June, the rainy season arrives in many parts of Japan. Although you may be lucky to enjoy some dry days later in…
Ramune & pineapple chuhais are coming to liven up your fireworks and beach parties this summer
Even though the sakura season has yet to reach the northernmost parts of Japan, with the country experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, many people’s thoughts are…
Japanese wagashi shop’s gorgeous Star Festival seasonal offerings of starry and summery sweets
July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day of…
Japanese store Hibika releases the Summer Sweets Desserts of their Four Seasons Collection
The Japanese store Hibika (ひびか hibika) is a Japanese-Western confectionery shop specialized in sweet treats and desserts. Hibika takes an interesting approach when making their sweets, mainly based…
McDonald’s Japan releases trio of Pikachu themed fruit desserts for summer
Are you ready to re-charge this summer? McDonald’s Japan sure is. They’ve enlisted the help of cathartic cutie, Pikachu to produce 3 new refreshing Pokémon…
Coco Tea Peach Series: Cool Drinks Perfect for the Upcoming Season
Tastea Trustea Japan released three new beverages in collaboration with the bubble tea brand CoCo Toka. CoCo Toka (CoCo都可) is a drink stand chain founded in Taipei…
Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…