This android Buddha will lead you to satori
Japan is a wondrous blend of old and new—a high-tech and simultaneously anachronistic society. In the middle of bustling metropolitan centers lie peaceful shrines and…
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Kappa: a water imp among the cutlery and tableware of Kappabashi
Kappabashi-dori is the street in Asakusa that people come to when they want to buy cutlery and tableware in Tokyo. Living on Kappabashi-dori, I have…
The greatest digital heists in the history of Japan
The technological literacy of Japan is hard to gauge. On the surface, the country is beguilingly high-tech. The robotics industry is cutting-edge, and smartphone-strapped consumers…
Takoyaki Cat Nyan Pancake squishy toy is the stress-reliever you didn’t know you needed
iBloom’s Nyan Pancake squishy toy series is an adorable cat-shaped toy with a bread scent which has a very satisfying soft squishy feel. When they…
Engagement and wedding rings for the ultimate Kirby fan in your life
Kirby is one popular little puffball, with more product tie-ups than you can shake a Star Rod at. The pink protagonist collaborated on makeup kits,…
Cherry, Peach, and Plum Blossoms – Can You Tell Them Apart?
Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also FLOWERS! Tourists from all over…
Enjoy real Japanese home cooking with hosting service airKitchen
Have you ever wondered how to make okonomiyaki, tempura, or Japanese style curry? AirKitchen is a new kitchen sharing service that offers visitors to Japan…
Yukipoyo teams up with DJ Hello Kitty for 7-hr gyaru fashion and music livestream
If you’re interested in gyaru fashion, or Japanese television variety shows, chances are you’ve seen Yuki Kimura, aka Yukipoyo. The half-Japanese, quarter Filipina and quarter…
Pick up plum wine gelato in a squeezable tube from Papico
If you’re interested in an icy dessert on your next trip to your local Japanese convenience store, you can soon look forward to umeshu-flavored gelato….
Mario’s Making the Jump in to LEGO
A recent announcement from the LEGO company saw iconic video game character Mario saying “let’s a go”, let’s a LEGO, that is. LEGO Japan Co….
Cold Stone and Rilakkuma Collaborate for Un-Bearably Cute Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery churn up and churn out delicious ice cream collaborations for their customers every year, like last December’s Sanrio pastel themed dessert. This…
Kawagoe: sweet potato capital of the eastern world
Roasted sweet potatoes are a popular street food all over East Asia. In Japan, they’re called yaki-imo (焼き芋). Yaki-imo vendors first appeared on the streets of Japan more…
Sanrio Puroland’s Heartwarming Message from Hello Kitty
Sui San | © Flickr.com It has been just over 3 months since the discovery of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, which as of March 2020…
Yoko Taro’s SINoALICE to Finally Drop Globally This Summer
What a crazy, wild ride this one’s been! If you are a Yoko Taro, whether from his work on the Drakengard or NieR series, or…
Yowamushi Pedal stamp rally is a biker’s anime pilgrimage, popular cosplayer Chamomile reports
As fans of competitive bike racing manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal know, the setting for much of the action takes place in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture….