If you’ve visited your share of ramen shops in Japan, especially the older ones that have been around for a while and don’t belong to…

The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward Tottori town turns around its economy and grows by diving into pop culture figurines and becoming a sacred place among…

Wonder Festival is a semiannual event for mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors to display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations, held at the…

Laid back, charming, and at times adorably stubborn, Shiba Inus are easily one of the most popular breeds among dog-lovers in Japan. Dog owner or…