Historically accurate replicas of samurai helmets and armour will soon be coming to vending machines at castles around the country.
“From birth to death, a woman must never forget to display fondness and affection … a woman will surely experience a life of sorrow without it.”
Here are five of the best, high quality cosmetics that line the shelves at Japanese convenience stores, according to one of our Japanese reporters.
Does this character fan art from The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls invoke fairy godmother magic, or is there more to this trick than meets the eye?
When thinking of sushi, most people also think of the sea, but the signature item at this restaurant is a mountain-like bowl of delicious tuna.
We’re not art experts, but the disproportionate figures have us pretty convinced that they’re early super deformed art.
Trying to spruce up some boring drinks? These hamster figures are just what you’re looking for!
In Japan, rice balls can be flavored with almost anything, so we decided to make some from the most exclusive seasoning of all: salt made from Mr. Sato’s sweat!
Everyone’s favorite pocket monsters just turned 20, and the online world is celebrating with some fantastic artwork!
The creator of the world-famous cronut celebrates spring with a delicious sakura-topped cherry blossom edition.
Made in Gifu Prefecture, these elegant designs reflect not only modern pop culture, but an umbrella-making tradition that stretches all the way back to the Edo Period.
It’s not uncommon for graduates in some countries to throw their caps up in the air in celebration, but in Japan some graduates are throwing their old uniforms up for auction instead.
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Limited-edition Carbonara Udon will anger noodle purists and pasta lovers 【Taste test】
Beautiful Red and Blue Star luxury trains set to be Japan’s new Hokkaido travel stars
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