Japan’s Sakura Raindrop Jellies with Real Cherry Blossom Inside are Back for Spring
Spring is on its way and in Japan the pink floodgates have opened. The stream of sakura inspired goods have already started flowing our way…
Try Your Hand as a Dominator-Wielding Inspector at the Psycho-Pass AR Game in Tokyo
Popular cyberpunk anime Psycho-Pass enthralled us with its compelling storylines and characterisations when it was first shown, but it also left us grappling with a…
Japanese Matcha Gelato Makers Revamp World’s Richest Green Tea Chocolate for ‘Premium’ Set
Nanaya, a Japanese ice cream shop which has branches in Shizuoka and Tokyo, claims to be the home of the richest matcha gelato in the…
Adorable Koupen-chan themed cafes open for a limited time in 4 cities across Japan
Koupen-chan Japan has an undeniable penchant for cute characters. This means that even after creating internationally beloved icons such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, they…
Candy Shop Fearing Wuhan Virus Bans Chinese Visitors in Popular Tourist Destination Hakone
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a town always bustling with tourists and one of the most popular day-trip destinations for travelers staying in the Tokyo…
Former Japanese Actress Slams Country’s Marijuana Laws As Violation Of Human Rights
Following the arrest of a Nihon University rugby club member for possession of marijuana, former actress turned marijuana legalization activist Saya Takagi has taken to…
A Giant Moving Gundam Statue Is Being Built In Yokohama
Odaiba’s Diver City has long been a special place for fans of iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam, previously housing a life-sized RX-78 Gundam statue that…
Mega Man LIVE 2020 – After Report
Dream of a VGM Fan I can’t say I’m exactly a Mega Man (originally known as “Rockman”) fan or anything like that. I haven’t even…
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is one of Japan’s largest contemporary art museums. Between six and eight temporary exhibitions are held every year, but…
Tearing down history: The planned demolition of A-bomb surviving buildings and how Hiroshima locals feel about it
On August 6th, 1945, Japan became the only country to suffer an attack by a nuclear weapon. Nearly 75 years later, a debate is raging…
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kanazawa Carries On Edo-Era Kaga Tobi Firefighter Festival
JAPAN Forward Sometimes, traditions have hidden histories to uncover. Other times, the origins can be surprisingly obvious and yet reveal how a traditional celebration has…
A Clockwork Orange Turns Kawaii With Alex DeLarge Nendoroid Figure
Japanese hobby manufacturer Good Smile’s array of high quality figures, including SSSS.GRIDMAN’s Akane Shinjo and even Edvard Munch’s The Scream, has an offering for everyone,…
Japan’s Realistic Napping Cat Hat Puts A Purring Kitty On Your Head
Japanese bizarre goods and online retailer Village Vanguard’s resume of quirky animals goods includes anteater body-warmers, bubbly panda balance balls, and even ultra realistic ram…
Spend A Night With The Boys of Hypnosis Mic: Tokyo Hotel Offers Themed Rooms
Ever since it launched in 2017, rap battle multimedia franchise Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle (AKA “Hypmic”) has grown in popularity, gaining fans both at…
Japan’s Giri-choco and Rental Girlfriends
Christmas is intended for lovers in Japan, and New Year’s is meant to be spent with family. How about Valentine’s Day? Of course, it’s intended…