Who will become Okinawa’s next top model? You decide!
Every year in the height of summer, the MODECON Resort in Okinawa modeling competition takes place. The contest offers young women in Okinawa and Kyushu…
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Hotel New Otani’s secret French Toast recipe will make breakfast your favorite meal of the day
The state of emergency in Japan has caused a sudden spike in home-cooking fever. With many residents working from home and a lot of restaurants…
How is this Japanese billionaire helping the needy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
During the global COVID-19 crisis we all face new challenges and hardships in our daily and working lives. Depending on our circumstances the impact of…
Do you know the correct way to disinfect your hands? This tutorial may surprise you!
Even after lockdowns are lifted across the world, it’s likely many of the measures in place to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus will remain…
How is this ordinary box of masks really helping people in need?
Since the onset of the Coronavirus in Japan, face masks have become scarce and increasingly expensive in stores nationwide. The internet has been awash with…
Interview with Venture Café Tokyo’s directors: using the power of community to shape innovation in Japan
Innovation in Japan Japan is on a drive to be more innovative. This may sound strange as for many of us Japan is synonymous with…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons player’s Pokémon Johto region island is awesome
Animal Crossing New Horizons was released on March 20th for Nintendo Switch. The game revolves around players using in-game tools to design their own island….
New UNIQLO Pokémon T-Shirts are iconic
Pokémon is one of Japan’s most iconic franchises. Spanning 24 years, 8 generations and nearly 900 creatures, the series continues to capture the hearts and…
Venture Café: Japan’s Innovation Hub Celebrates 100 Events
Every Thursday, innovators across Tokyo; entrepreneurs, business people, students, househusbands, and housewives, wake up with a sparkle in their eye. They know that come 4…
Mothra Sneakers: Cool Leather Cocoons for Your Feet
Last year, footwear company Patrick collaborated with the Godzilla franchise to create these king of kawaii Chibi Godzilla trainers. Ever since, citizens across Japan have…
The Fascinating History Behind Tokyo’s French Tea House
When we think of French drinks, our minds undoubtedly bubble over with images of champagnes and fine wines. Tea is certainly not the first, or…
Unlock these Awesome Free Manga and Anime During Lockdown
April 16th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the nationwide extension of Japan’s state of emergency. This allows regional governments across the country to strongly request…
Tiger Mask donation: Japan’s anime-Inspired generosity
It is often during the darkest times that our lives are illuminated by displays of the brightest generosity. Indeed, while our news feeds in recent…
Japan to give all residents the equivalent of around 930 USD for free
Japan has pledged to give 100,000 yen to every resident in Japan to lessen the economic impact of COVID-19. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scrapped an…
The Fate of 3 Puppies Left on a Doorstep…
On March 12th, twitter user Hosoe (@la_hosoe), received an unusual LINE message from her mom. Glancing down at her phone, this is what she saw:…