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…

With the Japanese New Year comes the retail tradition of awesome giveaways. These come in the form of ‘fukubukuro’ lucky bags bursting with items, or…

Garrett, a ‘gourmet’ popcorn brand, was first established in Chicago, but it has exploded in popularity in the land of the rising sun. In recent…

Japan is getting more and more attention due to the Olympics that will be held in 2020 and people from overseas are also getting more…

A mainstay of Harajuku, not many places can so encapsulate the area’s adorable but warped fashion scene as well as the Kawaii Monster Cafe. The…

December has rolled around and the end of the year is drawing nearer. As the nights become colder and the days become shorter, it can…

Krispy Kreme already announced their super cute set of New Year doughnuts to bring some festive vibes to your coffee break or holiday party. On…

The New Year, or oshogatsu, is the central holiday period of the Japanese calendar and is well on its way. For the 2020 festivities, Disney…

Krispy Kreme’s Japan branches have really been delivering when it comes to seasonally appropriate doughnuts. Spring, Christmas, Halloween, they’ve got it covered, and as the…

Coca-Cola Japan has grabbed headlines in the past with Japan exclusive items such as Coca-Cola’s first ever alcoholic beverage, coffee Coke, and even frozen Coca-Cola…

This year, Coca-Cola Japan have been smashing the special edition bottle designs. First was the springtime cherry blossom offering. お花見の季節がやってきた♪スマイルも満開:D #やっぱりコーク #cocacola #コカコーラ #桜ボトル #桜…

While Christmas in Japan boasts magical illuminations, romantic date spots, and KFC dinners in Japan, the New Year is the country’s central Winter holiday, and…

Walking through brilliantly illuminated streets is one of the most magical ways to enjoy the Japanese holidays, especially because over the years, more and more…

This year is the year of Monkey, which has a character traits of curiosity, mischievousness, and cleverness. Awaji Island Monkey Center came up with a…

In Japan, instead of sending everyone Christmas cards, people send New Year’s greetings card (called Nengajyo). However, perhaps due to fading tradition, there’s a decline…