Japanese Genji era confectioners create DIY Hello Kitty wagashi that can hang off your teacup
Wagashi, a term meaning traditional Japanese sweets and desserts, are often used as an accompaniment to tea, as seen in Japanese tea ceremony. A popular…
Evangelion-inspired fashion from X-girl Japan combines 90s grunge and anime into edgy streetwear
With the release of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series on Netflix last year, as well as a new movie coming out later this…
Japan’s health ministry taps Tokyo Girls Collection for coronavirus awareness campaign [VIDEO]
In an effort to increase awareness of the novel coronavirus in Japan and promote correct knowledge about infection prevention measures, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Welfare…
Sanrio team up with Japanese pudding specialists for Pompompurin’s birthday desserts
Japan is known for their adorable themed cafes with food and beverages inspired by various cute characters. However due to current events, cafes are out…
Finally you can colour your hair like a Demon Slayer with Kimetsu no Yaiba styling wax
Anime hair famously defies gravity, has a life of its own, and has no respect for whether or not these colours can naturally occur in…
Enjoy casual Japanese dining, traditional sweets and gift shopping at “Tokyo Midtown Hibiya” shopping center
A natural segue from a visit to the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park During your stay in Tokyo, chances are you will want to visit…
Dad gets note from neighbor about crying baby, fears worst, receives heartwarming gesture during cornavirus stress
Protecting the the health of you and those around you, quarantining, and stress are just a few of many concerns that have arisen as people…
Japanese artist crafts mecha-inspired traditional oni demon masks
Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has definitely tried their hand at eccentric masks before, including polygon animal heads and almost terrifyingly realistic anime masks. Now…
Make-up artist makes stunning anime character transformations with detailed facepaint
Japan boasts some of the most talented cosplayers in the world, but talented make-up artist o-ji (@ouji_shironuri distinguishes herself with an expert use of facepaint…
Boba stand in Japan creates ultimate five-layer sakura dango bubble tea for springtime
Despite first appearing in the country a while ago, in recent years boba (known simply as ‘tapioca’) has been experiencing an undeniable boom with new…
Japan’s Miku Hatsune Sakura Cafe celebrates springtime with the ultimate vocaloid
Character cafes are an integral part of Japan’s geek culture and this spring, fans of the vocaloid genre are being treated to a seasonal menu…
My Neighbour Totoro gift set wrapped like Mei’s corn is perfect Mother’s Day gift for Ghibli fans
Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli has given us many moving moments throughout their back catalogue of beloved films, and items inspired by these scenes can…
In the name of the moon, Sailor Moon will protect your cuticles with super cute scented nail oil
Sailor Moon fans in Japan are never left wanting when it comes to adorably designed cosmetics. There’s a whole host of adorable products, based on…
Social distancing due to coronavirus? Send cookie messages to loved ones you can’t meet with new Japanese service
In the midst of the coronavirus, some companies in Japan have been making employees work from home, and local governments like Tokyo have also been…
FILM REVIEW | Toyoshima Keisuke’s ‘Mishima: The Last Debate’
Will Fee, for JAPAN Foward A wild-haired and wild-eyed young man. In one hand, a cigarette; in the other, a baby. To his left, the…