Edo period
Yoshiwara was once where men with money to burn came to entertain themselves, while this woman was eating rotten pickles, or sometimes nothing at all.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
The Edo Neko Chaya has a beautiful interior, charming kitties, and a heartwarming mission.
After creating a stunning samurai-themed ukiyo-e world for their cats, this organisation is refusing to give up on them.
Take a trip back in time and into feline cuteness with this new cat cafe in one of Tokyo’s most history-rich neighborhoods.
When samurai needed toothpicks during the Edo period, this store had everything they were looking for.
This time on the menu – octopus sushi bowl, flower-shaped eggs, and an “ice cube” tofu dessert!
There’s a fine line between having enough Japanese touches to feel authentic, and having so many it starts to feel fake.
A collection of playful prints from over 200 years ago prove that Japan’s highly-refined sense of cute has a very long history indeed.
Once a hairstyle for married women of samurai families, this kit provides the tools for anyone to tackle this traditional ‘do in minutes!
Just be sure you’re wearing proper 19th-century attire – you don’t want to get any funny looks.
What would be the ultimate luxury in personal service for a highborn aristocrat? Someone to draw your bath? Peel your grapes? Fan you with palm fronds? How about a servant whose job it is to take the blame for your farts.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Ultra-realistic cat backpack causes a fur-enzy online
English conversation school in Japan has clever reminder that students don’t have to be perfect
Kansai man arrested for defrauding his 35 girlfriends
Pooping in supermarket checkout lands Kitakyushu man 300,000 yen fine
New capsule toy line recreates the subtle beauty of Japanese sake bottle design【Photos】
TeamLab’s new interactive tea art installation dazzles Japan with reactive, rhythmic lights【Vid】
Prince Harry’s new “chimpo” job title makes people in Japan giggle
“Life-size” Pokémon skeletons going on display to help kids learn about fossils
The original Godzilla would look positively tiny attacking modern-day Tokyo【Pictures】
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Weekly
Reminder: Never ask the cops in Japan to shoot you- Prince Harry’s new “chimpo” job title makes people in Japan giggle
Private: Body of Japanese girl found in snow reveals history of bullying, though principal denies it
Complaints of foul play surrounding fried chicken grand prix results
We visit the Japanese branch of a Singaporean restaurant serving Singapore-style tempura
Japan’s number-one cosplayer opens her official YouTube channel, fans rush to subscribe
McDonald’s Japan’s new “Taste of Mommy” McShake brings a marvelously milky milkshake to the menu
What time of day gets you the best-tasting sushi at a revolving sushi restaurant?
Creator of Gundam says his goal is to crush Demon Slayer and Evangelion
“Love Pixar” tweets Studio Ghibli’s official Twitter account
Monthly
Otaku geek makeovers by Tokyo fashion expert go viral in Japan
7-Eleven to build 7-Eleven in parking lot of another 7-Eleven
Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?
Cup Noodle Pro is Nissin’s latest way to up its instant ramen game- Reminder: Never ask the cops in Japan to shoot you
The top 10 most popular instant noodle brands at the start of 2021
The best and worst Japanese food for foreigners
Line up in the hall, open your shirts, show your bras – Real instructions from one Japanese school
Amazing photos of off-the-beaten-path Japanese castles to add to your travel wish list【Photos】- Prince Harry’s new “chimpo” job title makes people in Japan giggle
Yearly
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Taiwanese pianist adds busty cosplay to her performance, instantly gets five million views【Videos】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese restaurant chain shows us how to make katsudon in three minutes【SoraKitchen】
RECOMMENDED STORIES
TeamLab’s new interactive tea art installation dazzles Japan with reactive, rhythmic lights【Vid】
Prince Harry’s new “chimpo” job title makes people in Japan giggle
“Life-size” Pokémon skeletons going on display to help kids learn about fossils
The original Godzilla would look positively tiny attacking modern-day Tokyo【Pictures】
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Japan’s number-one cosplayer opens her official YouTube channel, fans rush to subscribe
Japanese sports company Mizuno releases stylish furniture which doubles as training equipment
Nintendo is suing Bowser to stop his latest evil plan
Teacher disciplined for drinking alcohol during class in Japan
Trending technique for breaking apart chopsticks turns out to be clever new design by Muji
Wagyu Burger opens in Tokyo, serving up highest-grade beef at reasonable prices
The top 10 universities in Japan determined by 2021 World University Rankings
-
