tradition
“An Exploration of Monozukuri with Keanu Reeves” takes us on a fascinating deep dive into Japanese craftsmanship, with Roman Coppola and the Hollywood star who was “staggered” when he first tasted Hibiki.
Unique accommodation plan will make you feel like you’ve stepped into the world of Studio Ghibli.
Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.
Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular Japanese New Year traditions and reveal the spiritual symbolism and superstitions behind them.
00
Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?
Add ceremonial salt to your fries, fight in the ring on a pouch, and watch a wrestler grow in your water glass.
Grown-ups dish on the appropriate amounts of New Year’s money to gift depending on the age of a child.
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
MOST POPULAR
Now
Fujisan View Express: A train journey to Mt Fuji so stylish you’ll never want it to end
Studio Ghibli to be acquired by Nippon TV as subsidiary company in stock purchase
Is Japan’s new Asahi Super Dry beer better or worse than the original formula?
How should you use the small hiroen in a Japanese ryokan hotel room?
Which Japanese chain has the best hot dog: Mos Burger, Subway, Tully’s, or Mister Donut?
Newest Gundam anime robot model kit is made with green tea leaves, smells like green tea
Fantasy RPG-style cosplay weapon shop opening in downtown Tokyo
The Gentleman’s Cheese Beef Bowl, invented by Mr. Sato
Why go to Tokyo Game Show 2023, when it can come to you as a VR game itself?
Our Japanese writer tries the cutting edge in men’s fashion from AliExpress
Weekly
Fish and chips shop in Japan is highly rated by foreigners, but will it impress a Japanese local?
McDonald’s at Shibuya Center-gai becomes a hotspot for foreign tourists…but not for the food
Japan Airlines flight attendant shares packing pro-tips, cool clear file trick【Video】
Trying out First Kitchen’s tsukimi mochi burgers for a taste of Japanese autumn
Seoul anti-suicide initiative backfires, deaths increase by more than six times
Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
Fisherman’s izakaya serves up awesome fresh seafood in Tokyo
First full-body look at new Japan-made Godzilla movie’s kaiju star has old-school fans happy- Is Japan’s new Asahi Super Dry beer better or worse than the original formula?
New Trauma Curry retort pouches from Japan are traumatic…in the best sense of the word
Monthly
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo team up for line of beautiful T-shirts and bags, but not in Japan【Pics】
Japanese vending machine is the only one of its kind in Japan, dubbed the “phantom machine”
Become snoozing Pikachu Snorlax with new Pokémon Sleep line from Japan’s coziest sleepwear brand
Studio Ghibli releases new free-to-use anime images to “use within the bounds of common sense”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】
Japanese convenience store apologizes for putting Meatballs in meatball packages, issues recall
Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gives up driving, donates beloved car to Ghibli Park
Nissin releases new Gaming Cup Noodle in Japan, with caffeine to keep you gaming all night long
Can a plant-based restaurant serving Buddhist meals turn meat-loving Mr. Sato into a vegetarian?
Yearly
Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita- One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Newest Gundam anime robot model kit is made with green tea leaves, smells like green tea
Fantasy RPG-style cosplay weapon shop opening in downtown Tokyo
The Gentleman’s Cheese Beef Bowl, invented by Mr. Sato
Why go to Tokyo Game Show 2023, when it can come to you as a VR game itself?
Our Japanese writer tries the cutting edge in men’s fashion from AliExpress
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Matcha mocchiri balls appear at Starbucks in Japan for a limited time
Searching for Totoro at Totoro Station in Totoro, Japan
Secret Walls in the Subway: Japanese Customer Service at its Best
Asahi now sells hot bottled water in Japan as an alternative to coffee or tea
Totoro, Soot Sprites ready to head outdoors with you in new Ghibli/Outdoor Products bag collab
We know the human names of Dragon Ball’s Androids 17 & 18!
Singaporeans are getting creative when it comes to combating the low fertility rate
-
