UNIQLO Teams Up With Capcom For Street Fighter Old And New T-Shirt Lineup
Popular Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO has built of quite a reputation among movie and video game fans with their UT shirt designs, and their latest…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Horror Manga Master Junji Ito To Publish First Artbook; Exhibition To Be Held in Tokyo
The acclaimed mangaka Junji Ito has carved out a place for himself in the hearts of horror fans both at home and abroad, based not…
Fallen Japanese Weeping Plum Blossoms Resurrected Into Beautiful Floral Art
Japan’s gorgeous cherry blossom season often steals headlines with its bevy of sakura-flavored goods, but the lesser known Japanese plum blossom (ume) are every bit…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #45: “A visit from Hisanori Yoshida”
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Nissin Taps Re:ZERO Illustrator Shinichiro Otsuka For “Curry Meshi Koitsura Girls” Ad Campaign [Video]
Instant noodle giant Nissin always has its finger on the pulse of pop culture, as it has demonstrated time and time again through collaborations with…
New Original Tea Blends Inspired by Studio Ghibli Announced by Lupicia and Donguri Republic
Upmarket tea proprietors Lupica have collaborated with animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli before to bring us tins of original loose tea leaf blends, inspired by the…
Japanese Convenience Store Sweets Go Luxury in Sakura Matcha Godiva Collaboration
Ever popular, Japanese convenience store desserts are like little cups of heaven. Despite being reasonably priced, they’re always beautifully presented and delicious, and we are…
Adorable Slumbering Otter Pouch From Japan Has A Tummy That Doubles As An Arm Rest
Japanese retailer Felissimo specializes in all sorts of cute and creative animal-themed goods, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in…
Strangely Cute Japanese Great Buddha Paperclips Put A Holy Clamp On Your Important Files
Located in the beautiful prefecture of Nara, Japan, Tōdai-ji (Eastern Great Temple) is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to the…
Ten Japanese Illustrators and Painters To Watch
As our readers may know, we like to regularly introduce talented Japanese illustrators and painters who regularly produce high quality art in their own unique…
5 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo
Japan’s food scene is notoriously difficult to navigate for vegetarians and vegans. But in the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo, it’s no surprise that options are…
Pepsi Releases New Formula “Pepsi Japan Cola” Flavored With Yuzu Citrus And Salt
Japan has seen some adventurous flavor offerings from Pepsi, including salty watermelon, Christmas cake, and sakura-flavored cola. Last year, the soft drink giant released a…
Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe Update Menu with New Magical Treats
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! Initially…
Japanese Clingy Kitten Arm Rests Give You A Feline Friend Who Refuses To Let Go
Creative Japanese online retailer Felissimo has built up quite a catalog of quirky but cute releases in their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation…