Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
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Traditional Japanese candy craftsman gets asked to make a dragon and doesn’t disappoint
Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese craft candy that creates artistic and edible sculptures. Often at food stalls and festivals, candy artisans will take requests to…
Japanese train station has a “hidden restaurant” many people don’t know about
There are numerous restaurants in the world. Most of them are located in commercial facilities, around train stations, and other places where many people gather….
Daru-madness at Osaka’s Katsuōji Temple
Katsuō-ji itself is cloaked in the northern mountains that rise from Ōsaka’s Minō district, and it’s one of the oldest temples in Japan to discover…
NMB48 has become the official ambassador for an app to support the restaurant industry!
NMB48 is a popular Japanese idol group based in the Kansai area in Japan, and has been appointed the official ambassador for an app called…
KAWAII MONSTER CAFE reawakens in Osaka-based collaboration
Fans both in Japan and across the globe we’re saddened to hear of the closure of Harajuku’s KAWAII MONSTER CAFE at the end of January…
Giant rubber duck returns to Osaka alongside Suminoe Art Beat Fest this November
After a 2 year hiatus, Suminoe Art Beat festival is set to return to the Creative Center Osaka in Kitagaya, Suminoe on the 14th of…
Universal Studios Japan announces new Donkey Kong area for Super Nintendo World
On March 18th, after much anticipation and a delay due to the safety measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Universal Studios Japan (USJ) delighted Nintendo…
Osaka’s egg bun burger joint now serves a hearty Big Eggwich and gluten-free menu
Those looking to take it easy on the meat at national burger chains in Japan have quite a few options these days, including Burger King’s…
Crowdfunding project to save former Osakan brothel-building-turned-restaurant Tai Yoshi Hyakuban
Japan is a country full of architectural marvels and wonders. Whether you’re looking at a historic temple made using the kanawa-tsugi method (entirely free of…
Moomin popup shop: The residents of Moominvalley come to Village Vanguard
Japanese book store chain Village Vanguard will be running a limited-time pop-up shop featuring the Moomins. Between June 4th and July 4th, 2021, items with…
Cinnamoroll takes over Osaka’s Hilton Hotel with dreamy sweets wonderland buffet
This summer, Osaka’s Hilton Hotel and Cinnamoroll are coming together to create the ‘sweets wonderland above the clouds’. The event is being held to celebrate…
Meet Japan’s coolest space quartet at the BLUE HAMHAM POP UP STORE in Tokyo and Osaka
Anyone who has even the briefest knowledge of Japan, knows that the country is no stranger to quirky and cool characters. There are the adorable…
Sakura Season is Over, Time for Tulips at Osaka’s Expo Park
Cherry blossom season came early this year, and it disappeared just as quickly. Everyone’s SNS feeds were full of white and pink petals for a…
Daimaru’s ‘Cats, Cats, Cats Exhibition’ is the purrfect event for feline followers
From ancient times all the way through to the present day, artists, musicians and writers have fallen in love with the world of cats and…