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Kohei Matsuno is no ordinary barista. What started as his way of sprucing up an ordinary cup of complimentary coffee for patrons at his part-time job has blossomed into a form of creative expression that has people around the world smiling. Known as “Mattsun” by his Internet followers, Mr. Matsuno brings life and whimsy to an otherwise ordinary cup of joe. Come with us now for a sneak peek at the work that goes into some of Japan’s most beautiful latte art.
Romi Mizukami, a fashion designer for popular Japanese clothing brand BEAMS, is without a doubt one of Japan’s biggest Hello Kitty fans, or rather “Kittylers.” Her home is a veritable shrine to the little kitty that could, with blacks, whites, and reds as far as the eye can see, and for the past few years she has slowly incorporated the uniquely kawaii Hello Kitty style into not just her design work but her very own wardrobe.
Come on in and meet the real-life Kitty-chan!
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Tokyo government announces new name for maternity/paternity leave, hopes to change attitudes
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan
Our otaku reporter Seiji rides the slowest train to Chichibu–and his coworker flips out
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Quality-spaghetti making robot starts working in Tokyo at the end of the month【Video】
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
All Shonen Plus Jump serializations to get simultaneous English digital releases starting in 2023
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cakeNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama Slider
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirder
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
We bought a low-rated levitating speaker on Amazon that made us want to cry
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
How much money do you need to live in your own apartment in Japan?【Survey】
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in JapanNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the pastIs Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Quality-spaghetti making robot starts working in Tokyo at the end of the month【Video】
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
All Shonen Plus Jump serializations to get simultaneous English digital releases starting in 2023
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cake
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
An expert in entertainment recommended us an Osaka sightseeing spot little known even to locals
What would the cast of Japan’s longest-running anime look like in real life? Kind of terrifying
This open-air museum in Hokkaido is a must-visit for fans of history and one popular manga series
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Curry and lassi ice creams: Like eating cubes of frozen curry roux
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo