Last month we introduced an awesome product hailing from none other than the actual birthplace of matcha, called ‘Neko Nincha Cappuccino’. The company responsible for…

GBL, an official Studio Ghibli apparel brand based in Japan, always has the coolest looks on offer, inspired by various characters from the iconic animation…

After a long day at work, having a cute pet to come home to is one way that many people de-stress. But some pets go…

For beer lovers in Okinawa, the go-to is Orion Beer. The mild and fresh lager is a very common sight among those enjoying the beautiful…

Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami 壱岐リトリート 海里村上 is a luxury hot spring inn with sublime sea views and blissful hot spring baths…

If you’re missing that crunch factor that crisps (‘chips’ for my American English speakers) in Japan don’t seem to have, you needn’t look much further…

Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be…

In April 2021, the Pride House Tokyo consortium, a voluntary organization, launched a free counseling and wraparound support program for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth and…

You can’t escape talk of cherry blossom during spring in Japan, but nemophila is another eye-catching seasonal bloom which comes out at this time of…

Pets dressed up as other stuff is one of the purest forms of comedy. We’ve seen cats cosplaying as Super Mario, and even a feline…

For those living in Japan or well-acquainted with Japanese cuisine, it may not be surprising to find out that Japan ranks 11th among countries that…

With people around the world wearing masks in public places for over a year now, we’ve all just had to get used to it. Most…

While edible crickets have been available in Japan for a while as somewhat of an “off the beaten path snack”, even dispensed in vending machines,…

Here’s a post to help you forget about whatever troubles you’re facing today. Meet Rei, brought to you by his owner (@hamusutachannel). (@hamusutachannel) recent post…

In this day and age, many of us are always pressed for time. For a change of pace, it can be nice to enjoy tea…