Plum wine maker looks to jump on craft beer bandwagon with ‘Takara Craft’ plum shochu highball
Craft beer has become all the rage in recent years. It’s certainly good to see interest in the art of brewing beer on the rise,…
They only come out at night: peculiar customers who come to a convenience store [manga]
In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…
Meiji brings back much-loved ‘Tea and Biscuits’ flavour ice cream tubs
The Japanese are known for their love of green tea, but they are also partial to the odd cup of the milky black tea favoured…
Historical drama Tenamon ya Sanbikasa scoops top prize at TV awards gala ceremony
Tenamonya Sanbikasa てなもんや三度笠 has won the top prize at the annual Satellite Broadcasting Association awards ceremony, which was held at Yomiuri Hall in Otemachi, Tokyo…
Breathe in the smell of spring with Japan’s sakura scented masks
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, masks have become an extremely valuable commodity for people all over the world. In Japan, there have been…
Turn yourself into a walking Ukiyo-e masterpiece with these Japan inspired buffs
Sold only in Japan, these art inspired neck buffs from Buff’s JAPAN COLLECTION allow you to turn yourself into a walking, talking masterpiece. Made from…
View the mid-autumn Harvest Moon from Roppongi Hills Sky Deck
p>With clear skies only second to Winter, Autumn is the best season to get together and enjoy the night sky. Coincidentally it is also the…
Consortium to develop amazing simultaneous interpretation software
In recent years, giant steps have been made in translation software. Just think how often you use Google Translate. You can use it not just…
Come and meet Sumida Aquarium’s new baby Green Sea Turtles
Come visit Sumida Aquarium from September 13th to meet two new adorable faces in the Coral Reef area. The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the…
Hidekichi’s Pets Both Have Great Ears [manga]
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto (@hidekiccan) is known for works like さばげぶっ (Survival Game Club!)…
Fall asleep alongside Totoro and friends with these Totoro-themed sleeping goods
Settle down for a comforting night’s sleep alongside Totoro with these new pillows, pillow cases and sleeping bags from character goods store Perfect World Tokyo….
Did SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son single-handedly crash the US stock market in September?
Global stock markets have undergone unprecedented movement since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite reaching all-time highs in mid-February, by the end of the…
Japanese confectionery shop creates Disney Villain cakes for Halloween and they’re wickedly cute
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Japanese confectionery shop with branches all over Japan. Aside from the usual cakes and sweets, they also make themed confections…
Brave dog protects young owner from things that go bump in the dark [manga]
I was out shopping over the weekend, and I couldn’t help but notice that fall has all but officially begun. The weather is cooler, and…
Enjoy the big screen at this nostalgic drive-in theatre in Osaka
Enjoy a breeze of nostalgia on the 25th and 26th of September at this drive-in theatre in Osaka. The event has been planned in collaboration…