If there’s one thing Tokyo needs, it’s more buildings. The Mori Building Company, which was responsible for the planning behind Tokyo’s upmarket Roppongi Hills area,…
Krispy Kreme Japan have become known for their themed treats, from New Year to Easter, they bring us limited-time only doughnuts that can satisfy our…
The danger of heatstroke in Japan With the one year mark now reached, Japan is in the midst of Olympic fever. Those who are planning…
Bandai’s Tabe-Masu wagashi series If you’re looking for something sweet at your local convenience store when you visit Japan, Bandai’s “Tabe-Masu” traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)…
Have you been feeling stressed recently? Rushed off your feet at work? Deadlines piling up at college? It’s important to take some time to relax!…
It’s safe to say that Japan has a healthy obsession with rabbits. You’ll see everything from rabbit cafes to rabbit sweets, and even a rabbit…
A Japanese manga artist, Asuwara (@asuwara0624), posted this original puzzle on Twitter. Although it seems easy at first, there’s a ‘cruel’ twist that the creator…
On July 18th, the worst confirmed arson incident in Japan’s history devastated the Kyoto Animation’s Studio One Building in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto, claiming…
Yuuri (@tenkichi1212) is a freelance illustrator who works on concept art for games and anime among other projects. But the art that got her noticed…
For ramen lovers, traveling throughout Japan can basically be considered a noodle pilgrimage given how many delicious ramen shops the country boasts. Truly seasoned ramen…
Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) loves Japanese snacks and sweets just as much as the rest of us, but he appears to…
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Rather than telling ghost stories around Halloween time, traditionally in Japan summer is the season for spooky tales and scaring ourselves silly. How seasonal then…
This little crevice at the bottom of the wall has a fantastic view out of its window. For that reason, some tiny people have turned…
Multipurpose toilets are meant to be convenient for the elderly, parents with young infants and toddlers, wheelchair users, ostomates, and other people with special needs,…