Japanese companies offer cool and delicious banana sweets to help consumers enjoy summer
Banana-based snacks may not be the first thing the comes to mind when searching for something refreshing during summer. However, take a look online and…
Written By : Luke Mahoney
Futuristic art exhibition uses digital displays and AR to create a transcendental experience
In the basement of GINZA 456 in Ginza, Tokyo a strange new jugle is growing. This fantastic neon sight was created by and is operated…
New Miffy products will help save you from the heat this summer season
Luggage brand Siffler announced a collaboration with Miffy just in time for summer. As temperatures rise across Japan, consumers are looking for any chance to…
With many festivals cancelled, you may need to be creative to enjoy summer at home
Despite summer being in full swing and the Olympics just around the corner, many residents in Japan and abroad are spending a lot of time…
Consumers turn to stylish canes and burial accessories as they say goodbye to loved ones
As is widely known, Japan has a graying population. As residents continue to age, this demographic is causing the undertaking industry and the culture as…
Celebrating Tanabata in Japan and making wishes that are out of this world
The Japanese calendar is full of holidays unfamiliar to many Westerners. While Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Day, and a few others are famous abroad, there…
New and improved Necomimi cat ears use brain waves to show the world how you feel
If you think back, perhaps you can remember a somewhat curious product that was trendy about ten years ago. Necomimi were originally introduced to the…
Eco bags with simple summer styles help on-the-go consumers be eco-friendly
Plastic is a very convenient material. It is easy to mold, light and durable, and has a high degree of airtightness. The material also affects…
As hard times continue during the pandemic, mindfulness products may help provide relief
According to a survey released by the OECD, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, in May this year the proportion of people with depression…
Seasonal styles and sweets are in as gelato pique unveils “White Summer” products and more
gelato pique, a famous loungewear brand in Japan, is known for its comfy and cute pajamas and assorted maternity and household products. The brand maintains…
The hidden ability of rice: Global Product Planning’s rice products maintain beautiful skin
It’s common knowledge that rice is the staple food of Japan and much of the Asian world. Not only do most residents eat the grain…
Cute and Cuddly Chiikawa hosts cafe event at shopping malls across Japan
It’s no secret that Japan is flush with cute characters. If you’ve spent any time in the country, you know that nearly every business comes…
What these fathers wrote to their children will make you laugh… or cry
Japanese daycare nurseries often rely on a type of “contact notebook” to foster communication between parents and teachers. Parents will write about their child’s condition—for…
Sanrio character My Sweet Piano releases limited edition collaboration to celebrate her birthday
Characters and mascots produced by Sanrio are notably famous in Japan and throughout the world. Indeed, iconic personalities are all part of the company’s purview….
Blurring the line between work and play: “workation” rentals become a thing in Japan
During COVID-19, the demand for various industries is increasing. Perhaps surprisingly, vacation villas fall within this category. Until recently, villas were naturally considered by most…