McDonald’s Japan continue Kyoto green tea series with strawberry and mochi matcha frappe
Matcha, a green tea traditionally drank during Japanese tea ceremonies and lauded for its health benefits, can be found these days in a range of…
Japanese politicians suggest beef tickets, free masks will shield Japan from pandemic: residents disagree
All around the world, the COVID-19 virus is decimating economies. Lockdowns are increasingly the norm, leaving many service industry employees without an income. Take America,…
Introducing Japan Post’s Doraemon Stamps
This year marks the 50th year anniversary of Comic book sensation Doraemon, and to celebrate, Japan Post is releasing a series of special greeting card…
This Shiba Pup’s Sendoff Will Warm Your Heart
Adorable little Saku-chan lives with his owner Rose (@642280H). Rose’s daughter lives far away, but visited home recently to the delight of Saku-chan, who soaked…
They’re Japan’s top manufacturer, but can you guess what they make? [Video]
In a change of pace from our usual articles, we hope you’ll indulge us in a little guessing game. If you’ve watched Japanese TV, then…
Smartphone hostess club service launched in Japan amid pandemic
People across Japan have been urged to practice self-restraint and stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, so visits to prime potential cluster establishments such as…
Best-selling Pucchin Pudding gets McShake makeover, caramel-drizzled version too
With its rich, satisfying blend of cream, condensed milk and butter, cute shape, and reasonable price, it’s not hard to imagine why Ezaki Glico’s “Pucchin…
“Stay home” sake cup helps doctors on frontlines and promotes coronavirus awareness
It’s not hard to imagine why some of those who are stuck at home during this coronavirus pandemic may feel helpless to do anything as…
Brace Yourselves, Nomikais Are Coming To The Internet
In recent times the news has been dominated by the ongoing Coronavirus and the many measures people have had to take so as to battle…
Wife makes husband adorable Japanese pub menu since he can’t go out to drink
Concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus have resulted in some creative takes on organizing scheduled gatherings (such as one university letting their students…
Life in Lockdown: Working at Home with a Shiba Inu
As of March 2020, more and more companies across Japan are asking their employees to either change the time they commute to work or to…
Student Called Out For Going Against School Policy: White Masks Only
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, people of all nations have implemented countermeasures to some degree. Wearing surgical masks, frequent hand-washing, social distancing,…
How one Japanese citizen is using manga & anime as a “secret” weapon against coronavirus
As the invisible threat of COVID-19 becomes ever more real, Japan seems to be finally falling victim to the virus. No doubt many find themselves…
Want Vivid Pink Sakura Indoors? Hirosaki University Researchers Might Just Make That Possible
(Juichiro Ito of the Sankei Shimbun, for JAPAN Forward) Cherry blossoms beautifully color the landscape of Japan at this time every year. Now, a research…
Feast your eyes on Pompompurin’s insanely cute birthday menu [Photogallery]
2020 is turning out to be a heck of a year. The global situation has unlaid a lot of best laid plans for countless people….