5 Must Visit Tokyo Spots for Studio Ghibli Fans
Studio Ghibli, Japan’s most legendary animation powerhouse, has enjoyed international acclaim and enchanted not just Japanese children but children and adults all over the world….
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Sink Your Fangs into Japan’s Kawaii Halloween All You Can Eat Buffet
Rather than genuine gore, for Halloween in Japan you’re more likely to see the kawaii side of the spooky season. Halloween and candy go hand…
Adorable Shiba Inu Police Doge Spotted in Japan
When you think of police dogs, a breed such as German Shepherd comes to mind right? These highly trained dogs are usually looking professional and…
Japanese Fashion Brand Beams and Ziploc Collaborate to Create Sandwich Bag Couture
Ziploc shook the world of food storage with its trusty seal, changing packed lunches forever. The clear bag with iconic blue and red seal has…
Japan’s Heatwave Puts Us Off Our Morning Quail Eggs by Hatching Them
Quail eggs may sound like an eccentric luxury dish to those who haven’t come across them before, but they are a common sight in Japanese…
Japanese Designer Shows the Difference Between Cities and Countryside with Brilliantly Simple Illustration
Inner city and countryside areas are often talked about in opposing terms. Lively and peaceful. Man-made and natural. Overpopulated and underpopulated. The opposing characteristics can…
Photographer Explores Kyoto Shrine and Finds Tiny Hidden World
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist spots in the area. The sprawling shrine is most famous for its path…
Shop Owner Comes Up With Genius Solution to Illegally Parked Bicycle Problem
Despite often being praised as one of the most crime-free countries in the world, for some reason when it comes to illegally parked bicycles, Japan’s…
Ushiku Buddha Japan’s Tallest Statue Lights Up With Firework Show
The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120-metre-tall bronze figure of Buddha, is the tallest statue in Japan and third tallest in the world. Despite only being just…
Halloween in Tokyo: How and Where to Get Your Spook On
Halloween is a fairly recent import to Japan, but the American way of celebrating all things spooky has arrived and is definitely here to stay….
Japanese Shichi Go San Ceremony for Children Can Now be Performed for Pets Too
Shichi-go-san (meaning seven five three) is a rite of passage for Japanese children. Boys aged three and five and girls aged three and seven are…
Watch Eevee Take On Pikachu in Pokemon Sports Day
This summer’s Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama is winding down. Pokemon fans braved the heat for the chance to see dances and parades performed by over…
Watch 7-Year-Old Japanese Girl Perform Emergency Surgery on Her Bear
As children we all played make-believe, imagining all the cool jobs we could do as adults. It’s amazing to think now, how powerful kids’ imaginations…
Soba Restaurant with Possibly the Narrowest Entrance in Japan Puzzles Twitter
Picture the scene. You’ve been travelling around Nagano prefecture and you’re in a random countryside station called Shiojiri. You’re starving, you’ve just had a long…
Harajuku LINE Store Tokyo Opens BT21 Merchandise Floor to Everyone
Japan’s Flagship LINE FRIENDS store in Harajuku was reopened after a renewal this year in March, with a whole floor dedicated to BT21, the characters…