Movie Theater Challenges “Self-Restraint” Mood in Japan After Pierre Taki’s Drug Arrest
Pierre Taki’s Drug Arrest Pierre Taki’s arrest on suspicion of cocaine use on March 12th has had severe repercussions for the Japanese music and entertainment…
Sailor Moon Lipsticks Have Gorgeously Detailed Cases Inspired by Princess Serenity and Black Lady
When it comes to lip colours, are you more all about pretty pink colours like Princess Serenity, or are your looks a bit more vampy…
Haagen-Dazs Matcha Salon Green Tea Ice Cream Specialists Opening in Tokyo for Limited Time Only
Haagen-Dazs ice cream is a household name in Japan, offering a host of seasonal and limited time only flavours, all in convenient one person cups…
Nara’s Famous Deer Are Begging Travelers To Stay In The Area
The famous free-roaming deer (said to be nearly 1,500) of Nara Park in Nara, Japan are just about as big an attraction as the nearby…
Evangelion Wind Symphony Returns To Tokyo, Premieres in Nagoya and Osaka
Whether you count yourself among the legions of fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion who appreciate the epic soundtrack by Shiro Sagisu, or you’re just a…
Tokyo Hotel Celebrates New Era With Extravagant $900 “Golden Giant Burger”
Japan has seen its share of extravagant burgers–including Ghostbusters and pitch black Studio Ghibli burgers, but the Oak Door Steakhouse in Tokyo’s Grand Hyatt hotel…
New Asakusa Sanrio Gift Shop to Feature Gigantic Blinking Hello Kitty as Storefront
There’s plenty of Sanrio shops in Tokyo already, but this one may be a bit harder to miss. The tourist haven of Asakusa, patronised by…
Rilakkuma Sakura Traditional Japanese Sweets Coming to Convenience Stores for Cherry Blossom Season
Wagashi is a term that includes various traditional sweets or desserts. Distinctly Japanese ingredients and flavours are used, like matcha, adzuki beans and kinako (roasted…
What Japanese Women Really Think About Male Body Hair
As a global trend, men are becoming more conscious about skin care and self-grooming, including body hair. So then, what about Japan? Japanese cosmetics brand…
Interactive Sakura and Jellyfish Kaleidoscope Tunnel Opens Under Tokyo Sky Tree
Every year in Japan, the much anticipated cherry blossom season has travelers planning their hanami schedule, but for those looking for an alternative to outdoor…
New Noodle Waterslide Toys Give Summer Tradition An Amusement Park Makeover
Streaming Noodles: A Summer Tradition Nagashi soumen 流しそうめん is a Japanese tradition, typically enjoyed in summer, in which thin white noodles made of wheat and…
Most Determined Shiba Inu In The World Chases Leash Around A Heater
While all doggos are good girls and boys, shiba inu tend to find themselves as the center of attention whenever they can. This adorable brand…
Beautiful Japanese Traditional Paper Sakura Umbrella Is Perfect For Cherry Blossom Season
This year, Japan is pleasantly surprised to see the gorgeous sakura season approach early and add a beautiful coat of cherry blossoms to the country,…
Two Cats Give Impressively Thorough Bicycle Inspection, Possibly Best in Japan
If you have ever owned a cat which likes to spend a lot of time outside, you’ve probably wondered, exactly what is it that they…
Sad Shiba Inu in Raincoats are Depressingly Adorable
Yu Matsu is the owner of a blog and Twitter which documents the daily life of his three shiba inu. The trio, Hinata, Aoi and…