Theatrical release of “The Flowers of Passion” documentary on Japan’s underground idol scene
You may have heard about the underground Japanese idol scene, and some of our readers may even have had a chance to attend some live…
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Rindo Lake Family Ranch helps to spare rescued dogs from euthanasia
From July 20th, 20201, the Nasu Highland Rindo Lake Family Ranch (operated by Nasu Kogyo Co., Ltd.) in Tochigi Prefecture will start a new chapter…
“Soup Sage” spoons by Yamazaki Tableware are ergonomically designed for ease of use
When it comes to things like an office chair or how to efficiently carry boxes, for example, it’s not too hard to imagine how the…
Melon pan maniacs have met their match with this mega-sized melon pan monster
Komugi no Dorei 小麦の奴隷, a bakery brand focused on local revitalization and entertainment, is the brainchild of famous Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie. Their Zakuzaku Curry…
VTuber group hololive English announces “Project: HOPE” with debut of VSinger IRyS
Ever since hololive English, virtual idol agency hololive production’s VTuber group catering to the English-speaking market, wrapped up their second round of auditions on March…
Gawr Gura of hololive English is first Vtuber to reach 3 million subscribers for single channel
Since it launched in September 2017, Cover Corporation’s VTuber agency hololive productions has steadily increased its fan base. As of June 2021, the total number…
We tried this convenient nori shredder and made a delicious mushroom soy butter pasta dish
Quick, safe and convenient Nori Shredder Whether it’s something a simple as a bowl of rice or a serving of cold soba noodles, a delicious…
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…
Show thanks to health professionals and eateries with apparel made with recycled materials
“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…
Online tour offers sneak preview of Mamoru Hosoda’s Chizu Studio exhibition in Yokohama
With his latest film BELLE (in Japanese: 『竜とそばかすの姫』ryū to sobakasu no hime, which means “the dragon and the freckled princess”) scheduled to premiere in Japanese…
Nijisanji EN holds second Vtuber audition for both female and male characters
(Updated on March 4th, 2022: Please note that this article was written in June 2021 and refers to NIJISANJI EN auditions that have already concluded….
Photos of bleak shopping arcade and contrasting entrance sign shocks Japanese Twitter users
For many who have visited or lived in Japan, the word shōtengai 商店街 (shopping street or shopping arcade) evokes small shops competing for shoppers’ attention…
“Attack on Titan” collaborates with online liquor store Kurand on Marleyan red wine
The internationally popular Attack on Titan, one of the best-selling manga of all time, may have officially concluded, but the excitement over the series is…
Western Vtuber has real world date in Tokyo, bridging the Pacific and the virtual-real divide
Getting real with Vtubers Vtuber fans usually enjoy interacting with Vtubers via text during livestreams by posting comments. On exceptional occasions, like Hololive’s Holo x…
Gorgeous new figures imagine Ram and Rem from “Re:Zero” starting life in the “Neon City”, Emilia coming soon
If you’re a fan of the twin demon sisters Ram and Rem from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, chances are you’ve seen your…