Japanese illustrator leaves his creative stamp and a good dose of UFO humor on an envelope
With the spread of smartphones and computers, there are fewer opportunities to send letters to friends and family members. However, sometimes we like to send…
Avatar clothing brand YOYOGI MORI announces new brand YUE, first VRC exhibition
Overview YOYOGI MORI is a sophisticated Japanese avatar clothing brand powered by a team of designers, each with a unique aesthetic, pushing the boundaries of…
MIYAVI revealed as musician for the opening theme of upcoming anime TRIBE NINE
With his unique fast paced finger-slapping method of playing guitar (a technique usually reserved to bassists), MIYAVI has attracted attention not just in Japan but…
Domino’s Pizza opens shop in all 47 prefectures, get 47% off in celebration!
Being able to say you’ve stepped foot in all of Japan’s 47 prefectures at least once, is a goal many of us strive to achieve,…
Nissin celebrates “nice bath day” in Japan with the idea of a Cup Noodle bath
Nissin has definitely been no stranger to making some very creative ad campaigns for its popular Cup Noodle. Just as part of their celebration of…
Blue Bottle Coffee has created a very unique treat with a Japanese confectionary shop in Kyoto!
Do you like both coffee and Japanese sweets? If so, here is a must-buy confectionary for you! The sweet is called ブルーボトル 羊羹 テリーヌ ショコラ…
The famous maid café, at-home café, will open their biggest flagship in Akihabara!
Infinia Co., Ltd. インフィニア株式会社 has announced that they will open a new branch of theあっとほぉーむカフェat-home café in Akihabara, February 2022! at-home café (previously known as…
Incredibly happy shiba greets her owner with gigantic smile and presents everytime they come home
Shiba inu are beloved among canine fans for a lot of reasons, but their seemingly limitless expressiveness is certainly an endearing one. Whether they’re falling…
Japanese farmer grows most ripped tomato when bodybuilder grows out of it
Farmers can sometimes be treated to some truly funny surprises when their produce doesn’t exactly go according to script. With sexy daikon radishes and epic…
Dubbed ‘Calorie Bombs’, can you handle GOKU BURGER’s winter cheese festival line up?
If you’re a big fan of everything relating to cheese, then you’re going to want to check out this ‘Super Rich Cheese Festival’ line up…
Real-life cat bus: One-day event introduces shelter cats to potential new families in a cat-shaped bus
An upcoming event in Saitama hopes to find furever homes for adoptable shelter cats. They’re doing this by bringing cats from shelters to interact with…
Oden, Japan’s winter comfort food: Our favorite five ingredients
What is Oden? A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a kind of…
Kobe’s Luminarie 2021 cancelled with alternative smaller event shining on its place
For over 20 years, during December the streets of Kobe city have been lit up as a symbol of hope at the Luminarie festival. What…
Young Japanese couple gets surprising reaction after telling their real estate agent they’re gay
Although change has been slow, there is a growing awareness of and respect for various forms of diversity within Japanese society. With regards to sexual…
Shiba inu in Japan’s cheeks become adorably extra mochi-like during the winter
Shiba inu have some naturally adorable cheeks, which can often be quite stretchy and described as “mochi-like” in Japan. While they can be quite fun…