Rilakkuma’s augmented reality magic is back on the menu at Tokyo projection mapping cafe
Character themed cafes are a common sight in Tokyo, but Harajuku AR box takes the cuteness to a new level. It’s a table projection mapping…
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Customisable Pokemon hanko stamps now take on fourth generation with Sinnoh region designs
A hanko, also known as an inkan, is a stamp of your name which is used in Japan the same way as a signature, to…
Disney summer kimono featuring Alice in Wonderland and others coming to Disney Store for yukata season
Traditionally worn in Japan to events like festivals and firework displays, the yukata is a type of light, summer kimono. Yukata season is fast approaching…
Japanese convenience store’s $1 bubble tea range adds cheese tea boba to lineup
Last year, Japanese convenience store Lawson took on the challenge of creating a quality bubble tea which can be sold ready-made in their branches across…
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s gorgeous matcha hydrangea parfaits return for rainy season in Japan
The matcha parfait is a piece of art, and Japan’s dessert masters continue to push the art form to new heights. Sometimes literally, like the…
Starbucks Japan to release summer rare cheesecake beverage to help sweeten the season
While Starbucks branches have been tentatively reopening in Japan, as the various coronavirus restrictions and measures ease, campaigns such our beloved limited time only Frappuccinos…
4 Japanese Netflix shows to hone your language skills in 2020 while isolating
The fastest route to Japanese language success is full immersion. That means Japanese books, podcasts, movies and of course, Japanese TV. Since at the moment…
Pokemon Center launches awesome retro pixel design camping equipment range
With the aim of making some high quality camping gear to appeal to intrepid Pokemon trainers, Pokemon Center has collaborated with Japanese outdoor brand Logos,…
Kyoto teahouse’s specialty green tea menu welcomes summer with matcha desserts and drinks
Perhaps summer so far in Japan hasn’t worked out exactly how you wanted. But there’s nothing like shaved ice to get you instantly in the…
Japanese brand’s ‘Magic Club’ creates wearable witch fashion and accessories for spellbound ladies
Felissimo is a Japanese brand known for its strange and eccentric products, that you don’t know you need until you see it. The quirky offerings…
Japanese cafe tries out shaved ice dessert landscaping with miniature Kyoto garden matcha kakigori
Japan’s traditional desserts are delicious and boast a range of distinct ingredients and flavours, but above all, Japanese sweets are known for their flawless presentation….
Embrace your changeable nature with adorable Ditto necklace from Japanese jewellers
If you’re proud to be a Pokemon trainer, there’s many ways for you to express that love of the series through your every day wear….
Kappa Sushi’s Kobe beef topped with uni and ikura is the height of sushi-go-round luxury
Japan’s sushi-go-round chain restaurants such as Kappa Sushi and Sushiro are known for their affordable dishes and casual atmosphere, but as opposed to more high-end…
Japanese organic cricket otsumami are the perfect drinking snack for believers in bug-eating
Otsumami are snacks for eating while enjoying alcohol, and in Japan, this is a pretty big part of drinking culture. In izakaya (Japanese pubs), very…
Japanese convenience store collab with 450 year old tea specialists on ‘Umami Matcha’ desserts
For the dessert-lovers among us, one of the best parts about living in Japan is the wealth of trendy cafes with delicious and beautifully presented…