Maybe the only way to actually experience the Emishi Village featured in Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is to visit the upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park,…

Pizza Hut Japan has been known to offer some spicy slices in the past, including a ghost pepper Russian Roulette pie for Halloween. Their newest…

Watermelon is a traditional summer treat in Japan, so every summer season you see releases like salty watermelon taiyaki and watermelon cat shaped bread. Japanese…

Japanese Twitter user @aiwendil1 says in their Twitter profile that they’re a “engineer and researcher who loves all things that are difficult to classify”, and…

Japan boasts a lot of oddity and specialty shops that offer rare goods, but Hard-Off (yes make your jokes), a second-hand, recycled, and second-hand goods…

Kuroneko Yamato, although referred to as “Yamato Transport” in English, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. The company is one of Japan’s largest…

When trains depart from platforms at stations across Japan, they are accompanied by a simple melody unique to the station and/or trainline. Designed to invoke…

You’ve heard of abseiling, you know what bungee jumping is, and you’ve at least watched a video or two of someone throw themselves off of…

If you’re a fan of Japanese bakeries, it’s very probable that you’ve encountered “Melon Bread” (melon pan), a sweet bun that features shape and texture…

Japanese artist Tokuhiro Kawai’s gorgeous oil paintings would look right at home in a museum dedicated to the noble art of the Renaissance, particularly if…

Neon Genesis Evangelion has some pretty amazing merchandise lately, including Tamagotchi that let you raise your own Angels as pets, Asuka Fender guitars, and even…

Japanese retailer Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is a paradise for Studio Ghibli fans, having released merchandise inspired by the beloved animation studio that includes a…

Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been on a great streak of creativity when it comes to designing their islands, including recreations of old…

I am a big fan of sweets in Japan and honestly, I love anything that looks “kawaii” and would make a great picture on my…

One of Japan’s top brewers, Kirin, comes with a great surprise during these times and starts the Home Tap Beer service which promises fresh draught…