20,000 Bamboo Lanterns Light Up This Charming Japanese Castle Town Once A Year
The Chikuraku Festival A festival born out of necessity 20 years ago, residents of the city of Taketa 竹田 in Oita Prefecture came up with…
Japanese Stationery Company’s Eraser Slowly Reveals Mt. Fuji With Each Mistake You Make
Earlier this year, a special edition of Japan’s PLUS Stationery’s ‘Air-in’ range of erasers was released that slowly revealed an image of Mt. Fuji, perhaps…
Disney Releases Lineup Of Traditional Japanese New Year Decorations
The New Year, or oshogatsu, is the central holiday period of the Japanese calendar and is well on its way. For the 2020 festivities, Disney…
The Makioka Sisters: A Showa Era Family
Film Details Name: The Makioka Sisters (細雪 “Light Snowfall”) Director: Kon Ichikawa Released: 1983, Toho Duration:140 min Format: Color 35 mm Language: Japanese (w/ English…
“Evangelion” Production Company Gainax CEO Arrested for Indecent Acts with Teen
According to a report by The Sankei News, Tomohiro Maki, CEO of the anime production company Gainax Co., Ltd., was arrested on December 5th by…
We Visit Tokyo’s New Vegan Convenience Store to Vedge Out on Vegan Goodness
Vegans visiting or living in Japan will tell you that mealtimes can pretty tricky! Japanese food almost always contains traces of meat, dairy, eggs, and…
Japanese Illustrator Gives Thought-Provoking Chills With Haunting Artwork
Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6) doesn’t offer much of a description of himself in his Twitter profile, simply stating that “I’m an ordinary person who likes…
Step into the breathtaking digital world of teamLAB Borderless in Tokyo Japan
One of the major spots and attractions in the Tokyo Bay area is represented by teamLAB’s Museum, Borderless, which opened in 2018 on the 2nd…
Pretty Up Like A Kitty With Squishy Cat Paw Makeup Brushes
With feline motif goods such as cat-themed gaming earphones and giant realistic cat head cushions, Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has quickly become a merchandising…
Harajuku Station to be demolished after 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Anyone who’s ever visited Harajuku for the Instagrammable rainbow-colored cotton candy, or the eccentric fashion displays in Takeshita Street will have passed through the iconic…
Japan’s Best 4 Christmas Coffees of 2019 for Those Cold December Nights
It’s officially winter and temperatures are plummeting by the day in Japan, which means coffee chains are busy launching new winter beverages to warm our…
New Mini Kotatsu For Cats Gives Kitties Warm Winter Refuge
One of the simplest but most comforting winter traditions in Japan is parking yourself under the cozy warmth of a kotatsu. A kotatsu is a…
Never Eat Alone Again: Japanese Cafe’s Viral Giant ‘Anti-Loneliness’ Moomin Can Be Yours Forever
Japan’s Moomin Cafe went viral when photos were shared of a service they offer to lone diners. Rather than allow their customers to sit in…
Cold Stone Creamery Collaborate with Sanrio for Cutest Pastel Ice Cream Creations in Japan
Sanrio’s iconic characters can be found all over Japan in many different forms. From My Melody themed doughnuts, to Gudetama sneakers and even a Hello…
Monster Hunter and Naked’s Anniversary Exhibition Will Fully Immerse Visitors in 4D Monster World
Digital art collective Naked are known for their grand projection mapping and interactive events. In the past they’ve applied their skills to exhibitions like beautiful…