Modern technology has allowed us to appreciate art in interesting new ways, and Japan is a great place to enjoy these experiences. From the breathtaking…

In some areas of Japan, all you have to do to get a feel of local traditions and specialties is simply look down at the…

Mike Popcorn, the oldest branded popcorn in Japan, doesn’t shy away from experimenting with interesting and distinctly Japanese tastes, as demonstrated in their previous limited-time-only…

The Japanese kids animation Doraemon is a childhood favourite of many, even outside of his home country. The classic character has been around for a…

As the cherry blossoms slowly start to bloom across Japan, the shelves of many businesses will start to flash pink too, with innumerable sakura themed…

Doraemon, the time-travelling robot cat, is a childhood favourite for many, and true fans will know that Doraemon wasn’t always blue. When he was manufactured,…

While nothing can beat the natural beauty of Japan’s famous cherry blossom viewing spots, there’s also plenty of less conventional ways to enjoy the spring…

BT21, the super popular characters created by messaging app LINE and K-pop group BTS, keep coming back to Japan for more and more pop-up cafes,…

The Pokemon Shirts project started as a way for people to show their Pokemon love even in the corporate world. A collaboration between Pokemon and…

Two of the hottest contemporary trends to hit Japan, cat cafes and bubble tea, are combining their immensely Instagrammable power into one venue. The two…

Floresta Doughnuts, a chain which specialises in organic ‘nature’ doughnuts, have become known for their super cute animal shaped treats. The shop originally started in…

While it seems like Kirby fans in Tokyo have won the game, being blessed with a permanent cafe dedicated to the round, pink idol in…

Bubble tea’s popularity has positively exploded in Japan. The mad rush has inspired many novel and creative ways to serve up the chewy beverage. And…

Mochi ice cream has become a favourite among frozen treat-loving Japanophiles everywhere, but the combination of the traditional Japanese sweet mochi and ice cream is…

Although you can’t beat the real thing, cherry blossom itself is fleeting, and sometimes, depending on the weather or other external factors, it’s better to…