Special traveling exhibition celebrates stop-motion animation PUI PUI Molcar
Since it’s debut back in January this year, PUI PUI Molcar has hit the road fast, sweeping up fans of all ages from across the…
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High school ‘soccer powerhouse’ replaces artificial turf with recycled green tea husks
As the world begins to take sustainability more seriously, we’re all taking it upon ourselves to do our bit for the planet, and looking for…
Book cover replica of classic novel ‘I am a Cat’ included in latest Serai magazine
In 1905-1906, Japanese novelist Natsume Sōseki released Wagahai wa Neko de Aru – known as I am a Cat in English – a satirical novel…
Innovative “locker order/pick up” pop-up cafe offers contactless BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
As the demand for non-contact venues continues to rise, companies are coming up with innovative ideas to meet the growing demand. From simple contactless apps…
Food artist specialising in ‘Onigiri Art’ releases book filled with fan favourites
“Don’t play with your food” is a phrase many of us in the west grew up with, but in Japan the act of arranging edibles…
Mount Jeans Nasu invites Santa cosplayers to take part in annual ‘Christmas Santa Ski Run’
With so many snow resorts to choose from across the length of Japan, picking where to shred some powder can be a truly difficult task…
An Ice-World-in-the-Making: Peak behind-the-scenes at Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
A winter tradition, the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is an absolute must-see when visiting the Chitose area of Hokkaido during the beginning of the…
BE: SIDE Funabashiya releases season limited winter-warming Kuzumochi dessert
Funabashiya is a Kanto-style kuzumochi manufacturing company that was founded in the Edo period in 1805 and celebrated its 216th anniversary in 2021. The store…
Detailed 1/4 scale statue captures intricacies of Rengoku Kyōjurō in mid-battle
If you’ve made it through the last two years without hearing the words “Kimetsu no Yaiba”, “Demon Slayer” or “Mugen Train”, then I think you…
CHEESE WONDER releases winter limited bite size cheesecake “CHEESE WONDER BLACK”
Back in February of this year cheesecake brand CHEESE WONDER was founded with a mission to provide customers with a cheesecake developed keeping three important…
MIYAVI revealed as musician for the opening theme of upcoming anime TRIBE NINE
With his unique fast paced finger-slapping method of playing guitar (a technique usually reserved to bassists), MIYAVI has attracted attention not just in Japan but…
Domino’s Pizza opens shop in all 47 prefectures, get 47% off in celebration!
Being able to say you’ve stepped foot in all of Japan’s 47 prefectures at least once, is a goal many of us strive to achieve,…
Dubbed ‘Calorie Bombs’, can you handle GOKU BURGER’s winter cheese festival line up?
If you’re a big fan of everything relating to cheese, then you’re going to want to check out this ‘Super Rich Cheese Festival’ line up…
Kobe’s Luminarie 2021 cancelled with alternative smaller event shining on its place
For over 20 years, during December the streets of Kobe city have been lit up as a symbol of hope at the Luminarie festival. What…
400 traditional Chinese lanterns shine on this winter at Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Just a few short minutes walk south of Motomachi station you can find Kobe’s very own Chinatown, known as Nankinmachi, nestled amongst the buildings next…