Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar themed cafe lets you relive childhood with fruit-centric menu
Themed cafes, especially ones inspired by video games and anime, are part and parcel of Japanese fan culture. But it’s not just the usual targets…
Popular Japanese illustrator Fuzichoco releases gorgeous artbook: Saigenkyo
Fans of Japanese illustration, especially so-called “anime style” art are probably familiar with Fuzichoco. The talented and prolific artist is one of the most famous…
Kinko’s Japan to print free 6-foot long social distance measuring banners
Many companies around the world are doing their best to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers capable of converting their production line…
Tokyo hostel ingeniously offers open-dated “post-pandemic” pre-purchase plan
While the novel coronavirus has caused an unprecedented downturn in the tourism industry around the world, the postponement of the Olympic Games, combined with the…
Japanese music venues struggling in pandemic launch live streaming festival Music Unity 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, food and entertainment venues which depend on people gathering in a physical location have been struggling to make ends…
Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collide in awesome artistic crossover
If you find yourself torn between your love of Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, talented digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow has just…
Japanese goods maker develops “make anything a mask” strap during mask shortage
The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll around the globe, and Japan in particular has been dealing with a sickness mask shortage that has…
Japanese rock legend Hyde rips into those not practicing social distancing and hitting up pubs during pandemic
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and VAMPS vocalist and musician Hyde is a legend in Japanese rock music, having sold 40 million albums worldwide with L’Arc〜en〜Ciel and even sold…
Traditional Japanese sweets maker battles coronavirus with creepy cute “cats wearing masks” dumplings
As Japan continues its struggle to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, everyone has their unique means of combating the trying situation. Convenience store Lawson generously…
“Ham and Egg” hamster capsule toys make a cute comeback
As we introduced last year, capsule toy and novelty goods maker Kitan Club came out with a very kawaii toy series featuring hamsters and a…
Japan’s poison mushroom pillow cover aims to put you to bed forever
You can always count on Japanese retailer Felissimo to let you lay your head to rest with adorable animal pillow covers such as capybara, corgi…
Enjoy the flavor of tasty PABLO cheese tarts … in a drink!
As Spring settles over Japan, convenience stores retire their steaming tanks of oden, and vending machine drinks options slowly turn to only cold. It’s a…
Japan Post to temporarily stop accepting international mail due to coronavirus
Japan Post has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of international mail from 126 countries for EMS and Air Mail, and for all types…
Japanese artist’s impossibly realistic squid drawings have incredible detail
Japanese artist creates stunningly realistic pen and pencil illustrations Talented illustrator Yuuki Tokuda is well known not only on Twitter and Instagram for his original…
Yumenographia VR hostess cafe now lets you join without VR gear through “desktop mode”
With people around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, many of those who have VR gear now have more time to explore…