Beloved Showa era cafe inspired to fight through pandemic by fan’s heartfelt message
The アメ横商店街 Ameyoko Shopping Street in Tokyo’s 上野 Ueno neighborhood is one of the most famous shopping streets in Japan. A beloved Showa era cafe…
McDonald’s Japan to begin providing wood utensils and paper straws nationwide
With the growing concern over plastic waste, many Japanese food and restaurant chains are stepping up to the plate with efforts to reduce plastics. For…
After becoming a huge hit, Japanese vending machines bring back canned ramen broth
In Japan, JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure vending machines are known for their unique digital interfaces, but they have another quality that…
Find yourself a partner that treats you the way this cat treats his fried shrimp plushie
Ebi fry, or deep fried shrimp, is definitely a fan favorite when it comes to bento and set meals in Japan. Whether it’s the main…
Elementary school boy paints his room, turning it into an ocean paradise
A budding artist Sometimes even parents are surprised by what their children say and do. “I want my door to look like a wave!” This…
Thoughtful stranger kindly trolls neighbor who mixed up their garbage day
Garbage days in Japan can be a little bit of a hassle if you don’t keep on top of things. With designated days for disposing…
Cute “cream soda” umbrellas now available in fall color variations
As part of the Showa retro trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the Showa era,…
How to turn leftover gyoza wrappers into a tasty lasagna that’s easy to make [recipe]
If you enjoy cooking, you may have tried making Japanese gyoza dumplings. If you don’t have any Japanese restaurants nearby, you may be able to…
School uniform ribbons featuring Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, My Melody & Hello Kitty go on sale
Japanese company 菅公学生服株式会社 Kanko School Uniform Co., Ltd., which sells school uniforms and addresses various social issues surrounding children and schools, is currently selling a…
New customers can’t stop blushing at curry shop with surprisingly affectionate service in Japan
There are many curry shops around Japan that have come up with all sorts of services, such as all-you-can-eat naan, to please their customers. However,…
Can you eat a sprouted sweet potato? Japanese produce specialist shares pro tips
Some of our readers may recall the startling images we shared earlier this year of a package of satsuma-imo sweet potatoes that had transformed after…
Like your fried chicken crispy? Try this skin-only karaage chicken snack [review]
If you love fried chicken and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll be interested in Japan’s very own version, known as 唐揚げ karaage. It’s a…
The New ‘One Piece’ Movie Has Grossed Over 15 Billion Yen – Behind the Scenes of Its Success
The animated movie has exceeded expectations, drawing a young crowd and repeat viewers to big-screen cinemas. Here’s a look behind the scenes of its success….
Believe it or not, these aren’t anime drawings–they’re stunning Gundam models
The world of plastic Mobile Suit Gundam (referred to as Gunpla, a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) is filled with talented hobbyists, but professional…
Japanese artist’s amazing “kirin ball” seamlessly assembles 60 mythical beasts
Escher-style tesselation arist Tesematsu Japanese artist テセ松 Tesematsu (@Tesematsu) has made a name for himself by creating Escher style tesselations. Although he also creates illustrations…