It would probably be an understatement to say that Japanese idol and pop groups attract some very passionate fans. Many dedicated fans travel and follow…

Knowing how to use a treadmill is more or less self-explanatory, but that doesn’t change the fact that many of us have admittedly been super…

It’s safe to say that many artists are drawn to recreating food in miniature size, whether completely edible or as a form of decorative art,…

Twice this year, we’ve seen some touching and impressive illustrations from Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!)…

Celebrations for Kirby’s 25th anniversary kicked off with a lingerie and loungewear collection designed perfectly for the occasion, but one longtime fan of Kirby just…

In many countries, if you heard that a married couple were living apart, you might assume that things in the relationship have been going poorly….

You may have noticed that whoever runs the fast food chain Wendy’s Twitter account has a lot of fun. They don’t seem to take the…

You’re never too old to fall in love, as one penguin living at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture proved when he met what soon…

Japan’s disaster reconstruction minister Masahiro Imamura handed in his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Wednesday morning, a day removed from remarking that…

Hokkaido is known for its natural sceneries, diverse wildlife, and heavenly cuisine, but according to Japanese Twitter user and Hokkaido resident @horo_nukanyan, Spring brings out…

A while ago, we introduced the “Oyasumi Nyan“–a play on the Japanese words for “good night” (oyasumi) and “meow” (nyan)–from online retailer Felissimo. It’s a…

Nothing quite compares to spending a heart-melting hour or two at an animal cafe, where guests are greeted with adorable creatures ranging from cats, bunnies,…

If there’s one thing this kitten’s sure of, it’s that she’s utterly irresistible. It’s gotten to the point where her owner, @ohkami_r, is pretty sure…

Of all the fandoms in Japan, perhaps train and railway fans may be some of the most dedicated. Some of the more passionate of these…

Usually made from whole egg yolks, Japanese pudding is often compared to Flan or creme caramel and a favorite treat of many convenience store goers….