Discovering Japan in Hong Kong, the city that never sleeps
Japanese translator Miruka Adachi, who was raised in Hong Kong and calls the city her second home, rediscovers the enduring connection between the two regions….
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Too sexy Anpanman playground equipment has parents in stitches
Hit anime Anpanman is a long-standing source of entertainment for children in Japan, and even the sight of Dokin-chan, the partner in crime of the…
New Japanese Kit Kat flavor uses special citrus from a Tokyo Island
You can almost look forward to a new and exciting regional or seasonal exclusive Kit Kat flavor in Japan every month, and October is no…
Japan’s most unique National Highway is a staircase
Japan’s National Highways are well traveled not just by those getting form point A to point B, but by those looking to take in some…
Sea turtles adorably demand shell scrubbing from pleasantly overwhelmed staff
For animal lovers, the idea of being zoo or aquarium staff member has to be enticing. However, on top of the perks of being surrounded…
“I’m so sorry…” Cat’s play mishap with owner is rewatchable comedy of errors
At some point, every cat owner has had to apologize to their kitty profusely while stifling laughter. @shake_1121 knows that feeling very well, having just…
Treasures along the Arakawa Line: Retro Amusement reopens
Earl Kinmonth / JAPAN Forward The sky cycle loops around the west side of the Arakawa Amusement park. The Sumida River is out of sight…
“I finally got it!” Fireworks reflected on famous rice terrace in Japan are truly spectacular
While castles, shrines, and temples get a lot of the glory, Japan’s rice fields can sneak under the radar when it comes to the country’s…
Bone-chilling discovery at abandoned farm in Japan looks like a horror movie opening
Japanese farmer’s discovery has the makings of a horror movie. Earlier this year, Japanese Twitter user Morris=Dama (@moridama) began work as a farmer and beekeeper…
Tokyo’s Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows writers on a deadline, and won’t let them leave until finished
Tokyo’s Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows writers on a deadline, and won’t let them leave until finished Many of Japan’s themed cafes are centered around…
Puzzling manga mystery on popular pudding has Japanese netizens baffled
Japan has some really delicious puddings to choose from, including some handed out by a giant furry cat. So it can take a bit to…
When the power of Japanese protection amulets backfires
When visiting a temple in Japan, many visitors seek out omamori to take home with them and obtain good luck from. Often translated as “protection…
Student’s clay mochi looks dangerously close to the real delicious deal
Despite it’s deliciousness and popularity, mochi is not a food to be underestimated. Its tough to swallow texture has been known to cause complications (sometimes…
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[Kimono Style] International friendship and style showcased in FashiComm
Those attending the hybrid event were rewarded with fresh ideas, colors and cultural contexts from the professional designers and participants in Indonesia and Japan. Sheila…
7-Eleven adds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with monster mouthful of chestnut flavor
Maritozzo, cream-stuffed sweet brioche buns originally from Rome, have become quite the trending pastry around Japan, thanks in part to a Fukuoka bakery popularizing them…