Kyoto’s Haunted Taxi Tour Spirits You Away to the Historical Capital’s Spookiest Spots
As Japan’s former capital, Kyoto is bursting with historical charm. You can’t walk a few feet without stumbling upon something belonging to the country’s bygone…
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Japanese Designer’s False Eyelashes Will Have Your Eyes Dripping Jewels
‘Deco’ is a trend in Japan that means sticking jewels and cute decorations all over something, be it a smartphone case or literally anything else…
Japan’s Gyoza Hot Dog is the Pinnacle of Junk Food Achievement
In Japan’s food capital, an extra carby challenge awaits. The Gyoza Dog. Gyoza are a type of pan fried dumplings, commonly known as pot stickers…
The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lovers
Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold…
Pikachu Outbreak Festival 2018 to be Invaded by Another Pokemon Army
You may have heard of the Pikachu Outbreak event which happens yearly in Japan. Year on year, every summer, the amount of Pikachu involved has…
Rainbow Sunset in Japan Brings ‘Your Name’ Scenery into Reality
Despite the scorching heat, there is one particular characteristic of Japanese summer which is worth celebrating. During this time of year you can see dramatically…
Sashimi Artist Daintily Recreates Japanese Tanabata Legend in Raw Fish
Anything can become art. Recently we’ve seen apples among other things transformed into beautiful works worthy of being placed in a gallery. On his Instagram,…
4 Beaches Close to Tokyo for a Summer Day Trip to the Sea
Summer is here and as usual, Tokyo is going to be sweltering hot. It’s time to escape it all and relax by the sea. Problem…
4 Reasons You Should Be Jealous of Japanese McDonalds’ Adventurous Offerings
Japan really know how to take something and make it their own, evidenced by the range of awesome, jealousy-inducing menu items found in McDonald’s Japan….
Japanese Artist Makes Stunning Stained Glass Origami Cranes
In Japan, cranes are seen as mystical creatures, symbols of luck and longevity. They have a fabled life span of 1000 years, and for this…
Dinosaur Treats Inside Japan’s Jurassic World Cafe
To commemorate the release of the new movie, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, the Guest Cafe in Ikebukuro’s Parco have gone full prehistoric. For a limited…
Tokyo’s Dessert-Go-Round Café Shows Conveyor Belts Aren’t Just for Sushi
When you just can’t decide what you want off the menu, Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) created a novel way to solve that problem. The various…
Japanese Fruit Carver Shows Off Unbelievably Intricate Work
Growing up you were probably told not to play with your food, but your parents could probably forgive you if you produced masterpieces like this….
4 Best Kakigori Shaved Ice Desserts in Tokyo to Cool Down with This Summer
Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…
Japanese Website Ranks Horrifying Shady Company Stories from the Chronically Overworked
Japan’s problem with overwork and unpaid, endless overtime is well documented. ‘Karoshi’ is the word for death by overwork and media often point to the…