Japanese retailer Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is a paradise for Studio Ghibli fans, having released merchandise inspired by the beloved animation studio that includes a…

Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been on a great streak of creativity when it comes to designing their islands, including recreations of old…

To this day, iconic anime Sailor Moon remains a well of magical merchandise, including a cosmetics line and an official Sailor Moon cafe. Now in…

Home to Toei Studios Kyoto, the Uzumasa district of Kyoto is sometimes referred to as the “Hollywood of Japan”, with the Toei Kyoto Studio Park,…

Anyone who lives in a house with shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, knows that the paper portions require replacement from time to time due…

Taiyaki are one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets and street food. The fish-shaped pastries (specifically sea bream-shaped) actually don’t have any fish flavor or ingredients,…

Including Cthulian monstrosities and super monster wolf robots, one unfortunate Twitter user who stumbled upon them on a late night drive had to implore countryside…

Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated as “grill it how you like it”, because the savory pancake can be topped with anything outside the standard flour, eggs,…

Pokémon is no stranger to the fashion world, with recent examples being cute embroidered Poké-shirts and even a Pokémon Girls lingerie lineup. Now Pokémon can…

Despite the fact that Japan’s scariest haunted house experience boasts the appeal of wandering through an abandoned hospital, social distancing protocol and other safety measures…

No matter how much you like smoking, you probably haven’t found yourself wanting to hug and cuddle your cigarettes. Japanese stuffed animal and trinket artist…

It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…

Talented Japanese photographer and CG artist Yutaka Kagaya (KAGAYA) is known for his breathtaking nightime photography, particularly one-shot photos that depict topics such as stunning…

June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes knocking at the door. Source: Sankei Shinbun/Japan Forward/p> Muggy days, alternating between…

Anmitsu is a traditional summertime Japanese dessert made from anko red bean paste and agar jelly. It’s typically served with slices of fruit and a…