Sojo in Waseda: Tokyo’s only vegan Esperanto-speaking restaurant
We all love Japanese food, but sometimes it’s nice to have a change, and I don’t mean a trip to Carl’s Jr. When I want…
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Crash Bandicoot befriends Japanese family and has a dance party in wacky new promo for upcoming game
With less than a week left before the newest installation to the Crash Bandicoot game series, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, there have been…
How Japan’s economy was built to withstand foreign takeover
Like in other developed nations, Japan’s central bank (BOJ) has issued loans to companies at risk of collapse during the pandemic. Many small- and medium-sized…
The Future of Japan’s Pacifist Constitution
It’s the last thing anyone needs right now: fears of a nuclear war. Nevertheless, news reports throughout September pointed at the possibility of an upcoming…
What draws customers, and employees, to maid cafes?
There are a lot things that are, well, confusing about Japan. Especially the first time you encounter them. Take for example the abundance of oddly…
YoRHa Girls Ver.1.1a Stage Play Announced at Tokyo Game Show 2020
During the NieR Presentation from TGS this past Friday, we’ve received word that another YoRHa stage play is in the works for later this year!…
Best Animators in Japan: Animation Visuals and Popular Animated Music Videos
Recently, there have been so many musicians incorporating animation in their music videos. In Japan, too, animated visuals and original graphics have been increasing in popularity….
Aika Sawaguchi, 5 other top models featured in new swimsuit only gravure book STRiKE!
STRiKE! is a new swimsuit-only gravure magazine featuring some of Japan’s top gravure models. Gracing the cover is Aika Sawaguchi 沢口愛華, who has just released…
Doraemon 50th anniversary merchandise on sale at Japan Post online store
Japan Post has teamed up with the creators of anime folk hero Doraemon to produce a range of merchandise to celebrate his 50th birthday. Believe…
One-of-a-kind Gyarados and Red Gyarados manhole covers installed by Lake Biwa
Just about everything that exists in Japan has a Pokemon version of it. From clothing, to trains,to cakes, Pokemon are everywhere, brightening up people’s lives….
Mei Mei washi face masks for eyeglass wearers feature cool pixel art from hermippe
Mei Mei washi face masks Mei Mei face masks are designed for eyeglass wearers. By hanging it on the temples of your eyeglasses instead of…
Inspirational wing-motif yoshikitty face masks and mugs will tide you through the pandemic
Inspiration from Yoshiki On April 24th, as Japan was suffering its first peak of novel coronavius infections, Japanese rock superstar Yoshiki appeared on a special…
Gothic lolita fashion lover startles social media by revealing a ripped body under her clothes
Gothic lolita fashion and lolita fashion, in general, was originally inspired by cute and childish elements. Therefore, it may not be a look you’d associate…
Cosplayers, Vtubers, seiyu & more. Play with gamer girls with game matching service asobell
If you’re a gamer, chances are you’ve seen videos or watched livestreams on Twitch or YouTube of game streaming in which the streamer will team…
Garigarikun Popsicles go Okinawan with Salted Chinsuko biscuits flavor
As one of Japan’s most popular brand of iced treat, the ubiquitous original Garigarikun popsicles are known for their big blocky shape and classic ramune…