Floresta, a Japanese doughnut chain which originally started in Nara, call their handmade creations ‘nature doughnuts’ since they use all-natural and organic ingredients. Not only…

Japan has a bit of a reputation for okaying things that might seem a little strange to the outside eye. But what’s odd elsewhere may…

Bubble tea is a common beverage choice for fans of kawaii culture, but thanks to collaborations with famous characters, boba can get even cuter. Previously…

Tucked away at 1200 meters above sea level in the mountains of eastern Gunma prefecture, is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns; Kusatsu…

Experience the ultimate Rilakkuma and Summiko Gurashi party starting this coming 6 March at Hirakata Park’s ‘Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival’. Pick up event-limited products…

Fans of the relaxed brown bear Rilakkuma now have an exclusive place to connect with other fans and gain access to limited merchandise. The official…

In 2019, Japanese fitness equipment company Mizuno created a soft ball shaped weight called a ‘ballretch’, which provides an easy way to work out your…

Rilakkuma, probably San-X’s most well known character creation, is a chilled-out bear who loves nothing more than taking it easy. The character is so popular…

Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word ‘relax’, and the Japanese word ‘kuma’, meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy guy…

It seems like there is no end to sweet collaborations featuring characters from Sanrio and San-X. Whether it’s collaboration cafes or Japanese sweets, the possibilities…

For lovers of Japan’s cute characters, themed cafes are the best place to find adorable food featuring all your favourites. One of the country’s most…

Since the recent global pandemic put a damper on many a wedding, the number of events taking place has taken a nosedive and put the…

In Japan, there’s lots of ways to add dashes of your favourite characters to your wedding day. For super fans of Pokemon, you can get…

Character themed cafes are a common sight in Tokyo, but Harajuku AR box takes the cuteness to a new level. It’s a table projection mapping…

You may be used to signing your name at the end of an important document, but in Japan everyone is expected to have a name…