Japanese restaurant’s Chicago pizzas will stun you this Halloween
Chicago-style pizza is easy to recognize with its deep pie crust. As for the ingredients, you’ll often find meats like pepperoni or sausage, vegetables like…
Tenkawa Village in Nara: The Sacred Location of ‘Shugendo’
A steep mountain with deep ravines surrounded by green trees gives birth to a river of life and a faith of gratitude that has resisted…
Japan’s most famous rice cracker snacks now come in big sizes with premium flavors [review]
You may have seen them in a Japanese bar or maybe in a snack mix at an Asian supermarket. Known as 柿の種 kaki no tane…
Japan’s new convenience store bar serves whisky made to pair with karaage fried chicken
While Japanese convenience stores sometimes offer an “eat-in” area, it can be generally frowned upon to drink alcohol when sitting one, even if you picked…
Cat’s real life video game bug has people’s minds broken
Whether it be due to his work on Fire Emblem, Pokémon GO, or any other title on his impressive resume, Japanese manga artist and character…
Dangers of umbrella stabbing highlighted in cautionary manga
One rainy day, manga artist 青木ぼんろ Bonro Aoki (@aobonro) was carrying an umbrella as he walked into a train station. He was minding his own…
Slit-mouth woman and other Japanese ghouls turned into traditional sweets
Established in 1901, Tohoen is one of Japan’s most renowned makers of wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery). While that may lead you to believe they’re a…
This simple lifehack makes peeling raw chestnuts a cinch
Autumn is the season of abundant and delicious foods. In Japan, it’s often said to be “the season of healthy appetites.” Chestnuts, in particular, are…
Japanese rest stop’s restroom setup has parents clamoring for it to be set up everywhere
Japan is often praised for a number of small but impactful infrastructural conveniences, many of which are so common they are taken for granted. Every…
Yokozuna pug has way too funny way of seeing off human
With their expressive faces and personalities, pugs are a bit of a gold mine for interesting name possibilities. Because of their often goofy nature, however,…
Shiba inu’s confused reaction to vet trip is just too cute
While the stress put upon them is no fun, when dogs head to the vet, they can provide some entertaining reactions–particularly when they realize they’ve…
New hires at Lawson convenience stores to work remotely via avatars
On September 22nd, 2022, AVITA Corporation, a Japanese company providing business solutions based on avatars, and Lawson, Inc., which operates Lawson convenience stores throughout Japan,…
What dog owners should do when a typhoon hits [manga]
Many people keep their pet dogs in their yards or other outside areas if the dog is medium-sized or larger and they live in a…
Cat’s special cream bread warms hearts during cold weather in Japan
With the recent passing of Typhoon Nanmadol, some bouts of colder weather have arisen in amidst the extended heat and humidity of the summer and…
Shiseido Parlour fêtes 120 years with drinks inspired by geisha fashions from Meiji Era
From October 1st to October 29th, 2022, “BAR S” on the top floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building will be serving special cocktails and…