Mother’s Day gifts from LINE provide an easy way to celebrate with Mom
This year, Mother’s Day is being celebrated amid a renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in Japan. While that is undeniably disheartening, messaging company LINE, ubiquitous throughout the…
Written By : Luke Mahoney
Flowers bloom eternally in Japan with the help of origami
Floral culture takes a front seat during spring in Japan. For starters, consumers are slammed with sakura-themed choices at convenience stores and shops. Some crossovers…
Kakushin Nishihara explores sonic expression with the traditional Japanese biwa
Living in Japan, you quickly realize the country has its version of many things you grew up with in the West. Its own style of…
Mini urn helps family members remember and commemorate the deceased anytime, anywhere
Japanese graveyards and graveyards are a little different from what most Westerners know. In contrast to the majority of Western countries, Japan usually cremates family…
Online school Jibunme offers yoga classes, meditation, and fortune-telling for mindfulness
With COVID-19 still in full swing in Japan, it is difficult for residents to join physical training lessons or pursue their typical exercise regimen. Nevertheless,…
Girls envy confectioners and boys idolize police: top jobs in the minds of Japanese kids
Children of all ages idolize various vocations throughout their education and youth. Rightly or wrongly, almost every elementary school student has a ready-made answer to…
Japanese children write deep and introspective poems
At elementary schools in Japan, students partake in special classes to teach them the art of tanka 短歌. Tanka are short yet elegant poems consisting…
Artist union 7dimension2020 releases acidgraphics and NFTs during the pandemic
Technology is bending the limits of what was formally thought to be impossible. Just seeing how the world responded to pandemic shutdowns made this clear….
Beautifully crafted and very limited Fuwafuwa Lorenz doll released to celebrate spring
Dolls are a major part of Japanese culture. For instance, anyone familiar with the country will easily recognize the hina ningyo 雛人形on display every year…
The petite series from interior design shop Francfranc will help you work more comfortably
Spring is a time of change. Many people feel rejuvenated as April marks the beginning of spring. As such, it’s only natural to redesign your…
Beautiful islands in Okinawa await you: Ishigaki Instagrammer inspires over 57,000 fans
During trying times, many wanderlusters have given up on traveling. Yet, as the season warms up, many are restless with a growing need to experience…
Comedian Ehara has turned his family into a comedy troupe burning up Japanese SNS
A famous Japanese comedian Ehara Masaaki and his kin are attracting attention on SNS platforms for the family-friendly content they provide. His Instagram account featuring…
Kinder Kids includes the multisensory art of drinking tea in preschool education program
Children are sensitive, creative, and curious. It is essential that their educational experience engages all five senses to provide the most significant opportunities for their…
Musician discoyogisya streams live VJ glitch shows as artists innovate during pandemic
The internet is fantastic for content discovery. Especially when it comes to music. Although record sales are a thing of the past, the plethora of…
Japanese Instagrammer Erina saves marriages by advising over 180,000 followers
Some couples lead a happy married life. Some, but not all. Instagram user erina_8107_ picked up on this issue. To help her followers out, the…