Offer the best of Japanese fruits with JUICY Co.’s premium jelly gift box
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
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Digital dishes to drool over: Dell announces the winners of its “CG Gohan” contest
If you’re on a diet, we have the perfect zero-calorie meal replacement for you: Feast your eyes on some of these delicious images! It may…
Avatars made in Vtuber app REALITY can now be used in virtual SNS Cluster
Until now, the Venn diagram between Vtuber culture and VR social networks has been relatively small. On the one hand, Vtubers like Kizuna AI, Kaguya…
Man charged in “Cat Island” poisoning may have singly decimated island’s cat population
Dwindling cat population There are a few islands called “Cat Island” in Japan. The most famous one is Aoshima in Ehime prefecture, but there’s a…
Who are the world’s favorite Sanrio characters? 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking
Today at 12pm, the 35th Sanrio Character Ranking award ceremony was streamed live on Sanrio’s YouTube, Instagram and Twitter accounts. © PR Times, Inc. Every…
My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan
(Maureen Stone, for JAPAN Forward) One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during this global pandemic is that nothing is as stable as it seems….
Japanese KFCs dress Col. Sanders in armor to show gratitude and resistance to COVID-19
Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating half a century of business in Japan this year. © PR Times, Inc. And as they’ve done since 1984, KFC…
Japanese solo camper comes up with a solution for a self-sufficient grilled sandwich
Japanese solo camping enthusiast, skeet shooter and game hunter Ly-ro shi ﾘﾛ氏 really gets good mileage out of a hot sandwich grill. A quick look…
Folding electric fan Tatamu weighs 4 pounds, only needs 3-inch space to store
Eletric fans are far from obsolete, even in 2020. Some people do not have access to air-conditioning where they live, some people feel physically uncomfortable…
GITS: SAC_2045 Motoko Kusanagi statue recreates the Major in all her kick-ass charm
The Major’s new look Major Motoko Kusanagi almost needs no introduction. The protagonist of internationally famous cyberpunk manga and anime franchise Ghost in the Shell…
Kihachi Cafe’s Muskmelon and White Wine Jelly Parfait is a Succulent Summery Sensation
With the arrival of June, summer is now literally just around the corner. This is the perfect time to bite into a fragrant and refreshing…
YouTube perplexingly changes Japanese CG artist’s terrifying video to “made for kids”
Computer graphics and motion graphics designer Optie is well known in doujin music circles for his visual collaborations with musicians who often work in BMS…
Sanrio Cafe opens in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo
On Friday, June 5th, Sanrio Cafe will open in the Sunshine City complex conveniently located just 8 minutes from Ikebukuro Station. The location will not…
Toy record maker which engraves records with a smartphone reissued after sold-out first run
Publishing and toy company Gakken’s Otona no Kagaku 大人の科学 scientific kits are very sought-after and often sold out quickly after they are released. It’s not…
Naruto-themed suite at glamping resort will enhance your stay at Awaji Island Anime Park
Nijigen no Mori, otherwise known as Awaji Island Anime Park, has attracted fans of the international hit manga and anime franchise Naruto (and Boruto) since…