These adorable Japanese hand towels come with finger puppets of aquatic animals
Japan loves aquatic animals and anything that’s inspired by them, like these aquatic-themed tea bags and spoons. And honestly, with how cute some of them…
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Vending machine has frozen versions of Japanese ramen featured in the Michelin Guide
Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…
Neo-Nihonga Exhibition displays a vibrant, modernized style of traditional Japanese paintings
An exhibition taking place in Osaka’s Artglorieux Gallery is featuring the works of Tenmyouya Hisashi, a Japanese contemporary artist known for his ‘Neo-Nihonga’ style of…
Gunma patisserie’s stunning fruit tarts are layers upon layers of summery sweetness
Located inside one of the Hobbit hole cubbies that form the exterior of the Shiroiya Hotel, Shiroiya the Pâtisserie may be small but their fruit…
Osamu Tezuka print exhibition lets you own prints based on works by the Father of Manga
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Ambassador Atom 「アトム大使」, the short manga series known for launching Astro Boy to a worldwide stage. To celebrate…
Adorable new cat hanko seals imitate the shape of a curled up sleeping cat
When it comes to situations that require a signature in many parts of the world, Japan uses something called a hanko (判子) or inkan (印鑑)…
Take a whiff of surströmming and the “smell of a warlord” with Japan’s “Smell Exhibition”
Have you ever seen those videos where people react negatively to really smelly foods and thought, “Surely it’s not that bad?” Have you ever wanted…
Japanese Twitter user shares unexpected reaction to maskless elderly bus passenger
In Japan, if you wanted to go anywhere outside of your home right now, you’d need to have your mask on. Convenience stores, restaurants, and…
These photos from Kyoto’s ‘Temple of Wind Chimes’ captures the magic of Japan’s summer
Located in a part of Kyoto known for matcha, Shōjuin Temple 正寿院 in Uji has been giving tourists a splendid view to enjoy their tea…
Miracle Cat Cookie Tin is an organic snack that helps animal welfare in Japan
Japan is the country for cat lovers. Here, it’s not hard to findclothing, household items, or food inspired by felines. As someone who’s a big…
Yokohama café’s summer latte impressively recreates Hawaii’s beautiful beach colors
Summers are meant to be spent surrounded by the sound of ocean waves and with your feet buried firmly in the sand. However, for those…
Solve the Pokémon Rubik’s cube by matching 52 Pokémon based on their types
Pokémon fans who also happen to be puzzle lovers are getting the best of both worlds with the release of a new Pokémon Rubik’s cube….
Extreme spice lovers get ready! Mita Seimenjo’s latest noodles are spiked with Trinidad Scorpion pepper
Summer is the season when all of the spicy things come out in Japan — you have seasonal spicy chicken nuggets and spicy potato chips,…
Kyoto now has its own lofi & hip hop video with a hunky ‘street god’ and recorded sounds from the city
During a time when a lot of us were kept indoors, one new thing we were tasked with was to find a way to entertain…
Awesome figure of Mechagodzilla from Godzilla vs. Kong is 190 mm tall & features moving action
Premium Bandai’s latest figure lets fans of very big monsters keep a smaller version of the Ultimate Destroyer. This 190mm (7.4 inches) tall figure is…