Slowpoke remains Kagawa Prefecture’s Pokémon Ambassador – new collaboration goods
Kagawa prefecture is known as the number one spot to try one of Japan’s most popular dishes – udon noodles. Whilst udon is readily available…
Written By : Connie Sceaphierde
A look beneath the waves 10 years after The Great East Japan Earthquake
We’re fast approaching the 10th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake toppled the region of Tohoku, and caused mass devastation throughout Northeast Japan. The…
Join Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi at this San-X festival in Osaka
Experience the ultimate Rilakkuma and Summiko Gurashi party starting this coming 6 March at Hirakata Park’s ‘Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival’. Pick up event-limited products…
Want some-fin to talk about? How about some jaw-some shark pottery from Village Vanguard
These new shark-themed pottery goods from Village Vanguard are sure to leave your house guests with some-fin to talk about. Designed by potter, Yuki Tagawa,…
Chill out underneath Tokyo Tower at the ‘Naked Night Sauna’ event
The ‘NAKED SAUNA & SPA’ project which started in November of 2020, is known for creating sauna experiences that leave visitors with a ‘sauna high’…
teamLab works their magic at Mito’s Ume Matsuri 2021
Japan’s spring season is famous for the blooming of cherry blossoms throughout the country from around mid-march, but if you’re in Japan you would have…
These cute Doraemon sakura handkerchiefs are perfect for the spring season!
If you are eager for the sakura season, you are not alone! As it turns out, everyone’s favourite robot cat from the future – Doraemon…
Enjoy a secret Mount Fuji view with this ‘Scenic Morning Trek’ from Hoshinoya Fuji
When Winter is over and the snow melts away, the mountain slopes awaken, greenery sprouts and nature springs into life. That’s when the complete mountaineering…
Nattō lovers rejoice: This nattō variety box from Mito’s Reiwa Nattō is just for you!
Unpopular opinion – Nattō is delicious. Well, at least I think it is, and according to a survey run by Nifty in 2017 so does61.9%…
Shin-Aso Bridge to open in March, five years after Kumamoto Earthquakes
Not too long ago, during April of 2016, the southern Japan island of Kyushu was hit by a series of strong tremors, which collectively have…
Satisfy sophisticated and refined tastebuds with this Rare Blue Cheesecake
Who can resist the soft, pillowy texture of a good cheesecake? Not me, that’s for sure. But even if you can fight the tempting pull…
Pretty but prickly – Izu Shaboten Zoo dresses up cacti plants for Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri or Girl’s Day is one of the next big events on the Japanese calendar. In the days leading up to it families display a…
East Asian High School Illustration Contest 2021 – Submissions now open!
Submissions for the East Asian High School Illustration Contest 2021 are now open, and the competition is starting to heat up over on the submission…
Remove even the toughest stains with the Haku’undō mask cleaning liquid
Essential for the current times we live in, removable masks are a great eco-friendly and sustainable invention. However, they are not without their flaws, one…
Limited edition Pikachu and Eevee Tokyo Banana available at Seven-Eleven stores
Name three famous icons from the Japanese capital that have ‘Tokyo’ in their name. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo…Banana? You probably knew the first…