Dog Enjoys Northern Japan’s Blizzard
The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…
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Nana Asano: The Heisei-Born 21-year-old who yearns for the Showa Era
As an enthusiast of vintage-inspired fashion, past decades, and a fan of Japan’s ‘bubble period’ and Showa myself, I tend to watch anything related to…
Kannō-ji: a temple where pet lovers pray for the rebirth of their beloved cats and dogs in paradise
Japan is the only country in the world where pets outnumber children. Not only are there more pets in Japan than ever, but their owners…
New Demon Slayer earrings are a stylish way to show some love for your favorite characters
Demon Slayer is arguably the most popular anime in Japan right now, and all the related merchandise that’s been popping up everywhere in the country…
New cat-themed kitchenware set from Japan has everything you need for a tea party
There is such an abundance of cat-themed home items in Japan, that if you wanted to fill your entire house or apartment with them, you…
Photographer Brings “The Phoenix Temple” to Life in these Gorgeous Photos
Working mainly in Kansai, Maeyama-san’s (@xxakaxxv) aim is to “move viewers with the beauty of scenic photographs.” Maeyama-san’s recent photography of Byōdō-in Temple’s main hall…
Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not have been so loyal to his master after all
Ssh! Don’t say it too loud or you’ll frighten the neighbours, but Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not be the epitome of loyalty he’s cracked…
A pioneering pet lover: the “Dog Shogun,” Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Japan’s cats and dogs are a secretive bunch. Although you wouldn’t know it from walking the streets of Tokyo, for the majority of owners like…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
Osakan “Peach Princess” Momoka Ishida returns to Weekly Shōnen Champion for the fifth time
Issue No. 8 of Weekly Shōnen Champion was published today, Jan. 21st, 2021. If the cover girl looks familiar to readers of the popular manga…
Singer and voice actress Rumi Shishido’s Sony Music era tracks now streaming worldwide
About Rumi Shishido Rumi Shishido 宍戸留美 launched her singing career in 1989 when, at the age of 16, she was selected as the Grand Prize…
Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
Enjoy a Frappy New Year with McDonald’s Japan’s limited edition Frappes
Mc Donald’s Japan are masters of thelimited edition menu. Their store window displays revolve so fast with McFlurries of seasonal and holiday treats that you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…