This no-fuss sandwich press pork katsu recipe has many advantages over deep-frying
With the growing international popularity of pork katsu, there is no dearth of recipes you can find to make it at home. But did you…
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Commemorative sake celebrates “Cells at Work!” manga conclusion & anime’s 2nd season launch
Cells at Work! manga and anime © PR Times, Inc. Fans of the popular manga and anime series Cells at Work! featuring the anthropomorphized cells…
Kizuna AI’s 2nd online concert “hello, world 2020” wows fans; archive viewable until Jan. 26
Concert Report On January 23rd, the world’s top virtual artist Kizuna AI had her first solo online concert in two years, “Kizuna AI 2nd Live…
An Oreo bouquet for Valentine’s Day: Mondelēz Japan’s sweet suggestions for make & wrap gifts
The Oreo cookie is an American classic enjoyed all over the world, and Japan is no exception. However, even though they’re available here, Oreos may…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
Singer and voice actress Rumi Shishido’s Sony Music era tracks now streaming worldwide
About Rumi Shishido Rumi Shishido 宍戸留美 launched her singing career in 1989 when, at the age of 16, she was selected as the Grand Prize…
Japan’s first international VR film festival “Beyond The Frame Festival”
As VR devices become increasingly accessible to the general public, so have experimentations in film specialized for this emerging medium. If you’re interested in VR…
Show your love for Pikachu with this Casio BABY-G Pikachu collaboration model
The first Pikachu BABY-G In 2019, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casio’s women’s watch brand “BABY-G” collaborated with Pokemon on a special Pikachu model. A…
Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…
Buggalicious in Spring: Caterpillars gorged on sakura leaves are prized for rich sakura flavor
Insect food in Japan With dwindling food resources, a swelling population, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the global insect food industry continues to…
Reference book on viruses & bacteria uses “Cells at Work!” illustrations; includes novel coronavirus
Fans of the manga and anime Cells at Work! who can speak some Japanese may be interested in a new book coming out from Kodansha….
Japanese concert hall’s witty idea for socially-distanced seating goes viral
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…
GariGarikun popsicle celebrates 40 years with Ginger Ale & “Lemon Squash” lemonade flavors
GariGarikun ガリガリ君 is a popular brand of Japanese popsicle made by Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. which is famous for four reasons: 1. the standard soda…
Strawberry picking farm hopes to avoid corona food loss by selling local berry varieties online
The ongoing financial impact of the novel coronavirus is being felt in nearly all industries in Japan, and farming is no exception. Ando Farm 安藤農園…