Tokyo event aims to raise awareness of difficulties deaf people face during the pandemic
While many of us have been adapting to a masked way of life during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a portion of the population that’s been…
Written By : Jen Laforteza
Vintage jacket issued to Mother 2 staff members to be reprinted for sale on February 2021
At a time when most RPGs were set in fantasy worlds and monsters were fought with magical swords, Nintendo’s Mother video game series broke new…
Cardboard shrine house gives your cats their own place to feel like a Shinto god
There are two universal facts about cats that any cat owner knows: cats have an unexplainable fascination for cardboard boxes, and cats possess a level…
New cafe opening in Aichi serves up an instagrammable ice cream puppy
Japan is the land of cute desserts and animal-shaped food. From donuts with cute animal shapes, to banana sweets that have Pikachu images on them,…
Disney Japan releases Peter Pan holiday collection that’s full of gold and glitter
Disney Japan is taking inspiration from Tinker Bell and her magical pixie dust for their recently released holiday collection. Aptly named “Sprinkle a Little Magic”,…
Japanese artist’s illustrations dare you to find fantasy in ordinary Tokyo apartments
Behind the flashing lights and its constant bustling rhythm, Tokyo has an undeniable, almost mystic charm that takes a special talent to appreciate. One person…
Kyoto photographer shows the beauty of autumn through gorgeous foliage photos
It’s the prime season for enjoying beautiful foliage here in Japan. All across the country, leaves are turning into all shades of red and orange,…
Ex-Dempagumi.inc idol Moga Mogami deflects criticism of decision to have child out of wedlock
Japan, unfortunately, has an issue when it comes to putting celebrities and idols under a microscope. They can often be subjects of online comments that…
Gundam and French cookware brand, Le Creuset, team up for stylish wine cooler sleeves
When the show first aired back in 1979, no one knew that Mobile Suit Gundam would still be relevant in pop culture 40 years on….
Sanrio officially launches own website for greeting cards called Sanrio Greetings
The Japanese character goods company Sanrio is expanding its territory in the greeting card industry. On November 12, 2020, they launched a website called Sanrio…
First online Hatsune Miku Expo set for 2021 reaches crowdfunding goal within 24 hours
The Hatsune Miku Expo is a yearly concert that takes place in different cities across the world. Aside from the virtual songstress that the expo…
Rainych makes official Japan debut, releases cover of Miki Matsubara’s city pop hit “Stay With Me”
Rainych is an Indonesian singer who’s gained a following for covering Japanese songs or singing Japanese versions of popular English songs. She currently has over…
Cardcaptor Sakura commemorative plate released for CLAMP’s 30th anniversary
With over 100 million copies of their work sold worldwide and countless praises from critics & fans alike, the artist group CLAMP has set themselves…
“A Man and His Cat” gets drama adaptation starring Japanese-American actor Masao Kusakari
“A Man and His Cat” — at its essence — tells the story of a man who adopted a cat and what unfolds during their…
Build Spirited Away’s iconic bathhouse with a detailed wooden model that lights up
On top of having rich stories and characters that are full of life, Studio Ghibli movies are also known for transporting you to all sorts…