The fun-loving anime robot cat gets serious as he delivers a message from the post-coronavirus pandemic world.
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Symbol of loyalty turned into a sign of the times, but Tokyo authorities ask people to stop.
100 yen shop chain Daiso shares some priceless knowledge that we immediately put to the test.
When the opportunity to recreate a mouthwatering manga meal comes up, we’re not going to turn it down.
Some of Japan’s most popular and beautiful gravure models want you to stay home during the spring vacation period.
Reduced number of new infections coincides with strengthened calls from government for people to stay home.
People were grateful for the assistance and expressed appreciation for the government’s role in easing coronavirus stress.
Nagashi somen-style dining at home for when your local restaurant and water park are closed.
Our reporter Seiji ventures back to Ueno’s bug vending machine to learn if crickets and grasshoppers taste the same.
And of course, we got the ‘extra meat’ topping, because the only thing better than meat is MORE meat.
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