TENGA is Japan’s leading adult goods and masturbatory aid maker, and when they aren’t installing first-ever vending machines, running curry shops, or introducing a “sofa…

First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…

The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…

When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…

TENGA is Japan’s leading masturbatory aid maker, continues on its adult goods roll of creative promotions–including releasing their very own vending machines, “hybrid energy drinks“,…

When Coca-Cola Japan isn’t decorating their bottles with beautiful cherry blossom labels, they seem to be introducing seasonal releases of “world firsts”, as they recently…

Starbucks Japan just finished up a series of winter releases that offered Christmas Cake, Santa Boots Chocolate, and even mochi Frappuccinos. Now Starbucks Japan is…

We’ve seen some impressive paper art from Japan in the past, but Nagoya-based office worker Toshi (@Fe2AEiFqz0X9AYw) may have set the bar with his now…

You may remember talented Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and animal enthusiast PonkichiM for his adorable alternative shiba inu yen banknotes. When Japan’s Finance Ministry announced…

Whether it’s a memorable place, a gift we’ve received, or best friends, everyone has something that they can call a treasure. And when someone tries…

“What’s that? Turn it up!” There is always that song, or that group, that gets your feet tapping. Everyone knows it when they hear it….

Be it during a drive, at home or work, music has become part of our life and during winter nothing is more relaxing than listening…

Blessed with nature and many other idyllic spots, Aomori is situated in the far north of the island and one of the most peaceful and…

Who doesn’t want to win the lottery, right? In Japan, you can find Takarakuji (treasure) lottery tickets sold almost everywhere. Especially before New Year’s, they…

Hirosaki is a beautiful city, full of tradition and very famous having the most superb scenery in spring offered by the thousands of sakura trees…