Lush Japan’s Flagship Shinjuku Store to Become World’s First Digital Shopping Experience Spot
Starting as a small company in the UK, Lush has become a firm favourite of beauty and skincare enthusiasts due to their ethical sourcing and…
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6th Pikachu Outbreak is Taking Over Yokohama Summer 2019 for Biggest Event Yet
Every year a yellow epidemic unleashes itself on the people of Yokohama, a city not far from Tokyo. It’s uncontrollable and lasts for nearly a…
Best 3 Dog Cafes in Tokyo: Full Guide
Japan is home to a plethora of pet cafes which have gained popularity with animal lovers looking to de-stress and hang out with some cute…
Japanese Londoner’s Funny Viral Story Exposes Similar Passive Aggressiveness in Both Kyoto and England
The Japanese are not exactly known for their directness, but even other Japanese people fear the passive aggressiveness of Kyoto residents. A stereotypical example could…
Fukushima Sake Breweries Collaborate with Classic Glam Rock Band for KISS Sake
Various efforts have been made to help revitalise the area surrounding Fukushima, and in a surprising turn it seems their latest special product is targeting…
Tokyo’s Adorable Pig Cafe Lets You Cuddle Up with Micro-Pigs
In a city where small apartments with strict rules have made pet ownership difficult, the list of animal cafes just keeps growing and growing. Tokyo’s…
Japan’s Hottest New Instagram Model is an 84-Year-Old in His Grandson’s Clothes and He Looks Amazing
In the age of Instagram, it is said that anyone can be a model. Social media has given people of all ages, body shapes and…
Japanese Tire Manufacturers Show Off Chic Tire Tread Pattern Summer Kimono
As the weather gets warmer here in Japan, we edge slowly but surely into yukata season. Yukata are light kimono, worn in the summer for…
Where to Eat the Fluffiest Souffle Pancakes in Tokyo: Flippers Pancake House
In Japanese, the act of putting amazing-looking food on Instagram to make your friends mouth-wateringly jealous is called, very appropriately, ‘food terrorism’. One of the…
We Tried a Dassai Sake Pairing Course at Tokyo’s “Kill Bill Restaurant” Sushi Gonpachi
Sushi and sake. You can’t name a more iconic duo, which is why we were delighted when Sushi Gonpachi Nishi Azabu invited us to sample…
Onitsuka Tiger and Street Fighter Collaborate on Limited Edition Chun-Li Inspired Sneakers
The Japanese company Onitsuka Tiger have announced a set of limited edition sneakers inspired by the arcade game Street Fighter. It’s the footwear brand’s first…
Sadako from The Ring Makes it onto List of 100 Japanese People the World Respects
When we think of worldwide respected Japanese people, there’s a few that come to mind. Perhaps Yuzuru Hanyu the champion figure skater, or author and…
Osaka to Kyoto Sightseeing Train with Traditional Japanese Interior is as Beautiful as Promised
When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. A popular way to ensure that you don’t…
John Oliver in Twitter Beef with Japanese Mascot Chiitan After Stealing Best Friend
Recently the great Japanese tradition of having mascots called yuru-chara to represent cities and other institutions has been gaining more and more overseas attention. A…
Detective Pikachu’s Electric Roll Ice Cream Coming to Japan to Celebrate Movie Release
The roll ice cream trend has hit Tokyo hard. Various specialty stands and shops have popped up around the capital, each one seeming to boast…