Best Places in Japan to View Autumn Leaves
Why visit Japan in fall? Although mild temperatures may be a good reason to travel to Japan in fall, many visitors plan their visit during…
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Japanese AI Automatically Generates Faces of Idols Who Don’t Exist
According to their announcement on June 19th, 2018, Kyoto-based IT startup DataGrid Inc., which specializes in creative applications of AI, as well as developing or…
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets Are Actually Spicy
McDonald’s Japan much-anticipated Spicy Chicken McNuggets went on sale on June 20th. The news was greeted with excitement by spicy food lovers (such as most…
Artist Ryo Fujii’s Video Brilliantly Spoofs Japanese Apology Culture
Japanese apology culture Although apology press conferences are a common occurrence in Japan, it seems that remorseful faces and long-winded apologies have become more frequent…
Newly-Edited HD Version of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Music Video Released
Earlier today, King Records released a new video of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” by Yoko Takahashi, the opening theme to the anime series Neon Genesis…
Completely Clear Non-Alcoholic “Beer” Now Available in Japan
Japanese beverage maker Suntory is clearly riding a wave of popularity with its line of beverages featuring flavors one would not normally imagine could be…
All-You-Can-Drink Sake And All-You-Can-Eat Meat And Sushi At Affordable Tokyo Pub
Little Sake Square Just a stone’s throw away from JR Kinshicho Station, Little Sake Square may turn out to be your new favorite dinner hangout…
Vegetable Kakigori Shaved Ice at Azabu Yasaigashi Is A Surprisingly Delicious Treat
What is Kakigōri Kakigōri shaved ice is a must-have summer treat in Japan. Softer and fluffier than American snow cones, with a consistency of freshly…
The Dark, Droll and Devilish World of Illustrator Sakiyama
Sakiyama is a 28-year old illustrator and manga artist based in Tokyo. On her Pixiv page, she explains that she produces art to release stress….
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Tokyo’s New Luxury Shopping and Entertainment Complex
Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city’s arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to…
The Best Themed Cafes in Tokyo and Its Vicinity
It seems that there are always new themed cafes popping up somewhere in Tokyo these days, from cafes where you can play with animals, to…
These Japanese Slacks Draw Attention To Your Crotch
While the verdict is still out on whether these men’s slacks by discount casual wear designer GU will spark a new fashion trend, Japanese observers…
The Chill and Retro Pixel Art of Motocross Saito
Pixel artist, designer, DJ and track maker Motocross Saito creates memorable GIF animations in a retro style, channeling ’80s and ’90s culture and music, with…
Tokyo’s Minato Ward Issues Bizarre Safety Information
Japan is commonly described as one of the safest nations in the world. According to the 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index published by the…
We Visited The Cowboy Bebop Cafe in Akihabara And It Was Amazing!
Ever since it was announced, as we reported earlier this year, Cowboy Bebop fans have been eagerly waiting for the Cowboy Bebop Good Smile x…