Universal Studios Japan offering cute Doraemon themed grub to celebrate new anime attraction
When it comes to theme parks, everyone has different priorities. Some are there for the rides, while others are looking to take photos with their…
Kiki and Lala take over Tokyo Tower with sparkly pastel Little Twin Stars projection mapping
Tokyo’s iconic skyline, as viewed from the city’s various observation decks, never gets old. But thanks to various projection mapping events, it can be experienced…
Paulo D’Alberti: the startup founder shaping the future of online education in Japan
COVID-19, like the unruly troublemaker that haunts every classroom, has thrown education into disarray in 2020. While schools are furtively unshuttering their doors, many still…
Make-it-yourself crêpe mixture, plus three tasty sweet and savoury recipe ideas
Nothing quite beats a homemade crêpe when it comes to enjoying the Japanese summertime. Light thin pancake-y goodness wrapped with seasonal fruits, syrups and cream…
Starting small to make big changes; environmentally friendly wooden straws
Paper straws need to take a seat and make way for these all new environmentally friendly shaved wood straws that can be made at home!…
Adorable corgi falls in love with Pokémon doppelganger plushie birthday present
Just about anyone would want a companion Pokémon to call their own, but the affectionately nicknamed “Puppy Pokémon” Yamper is likely at the top of…
Fancify your feet with these summer shoes from Village Vanguard
With Japan’s promised annual heat and humidity, exploring in the summer can be a trip full of blood, sweat and tears for our feet. Village…
Chirico, a super curly Selkirk Rex in Japan, always looks adorably judgmental
Even among knowledgeable cat lovers, the Selkirk Rex is a one that has been recently charming many who were previously unaware of the breed’s very…
Interview with Taku Matsuo from “The Millionaire Detective Balance:UNLIMITED” – Producer
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: July 2020) Here’s an interview with Taku Matsuo,…
C-Face smart mask exceeds 200% of crowdfunding goal on first day of launch
Some of our readers may recall our article last week in which we introduced the C-Face smart mask by Japanese tech startup Donut Robotics. ©…
“Mixed Juice” inventor Sennariya Coffee brings their nostalgic Showa fare to the Kanto area
The origins of “mixed juice” Osaka’s Sennariya Coffee, founded in 1948, has just opened its first shop in the Kanto area on August 10th, 2020…
“Uni Bagna Càuda” is an umami-rich sea urchin sauce for veggies, pasta, and more
Sea urchin roe, known as uni 雲丹 in Japanese, is one of those foods which tends to divide people very sharply between those who love…
Godzilla’s Hedorah released as strangely cute smog monster figure
It’s not very likely that many find Hedorah, an enemy kaiju of Godzilla spawned from human pollution, to be all that adorable. The toxic alien…
Tokyo bar releases refreshing retro sake cream soda floats this summer
Old fashioned cream soda floats are a menu staple of Japan’s Showa era coffee shops, and to this day are still enjoyed at such shops…
Twitter users show off their non-standard “spirit animal” displays for Obon Festival
Obon Festival Obon is a Japanese festival taking place in summer which fuses belief in ancestral spirits and Buddhism. The main purpose is to welcome…