Effective against bears and very lazy people. The spate of bear encounters in Japan has certainly been surprising for many reasons, but one thing that caught my attention especially is that they seem
Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of anime characters who pilot giant robots, and fans can spend endles
We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China. In November, both the Chinese central government and the Chinese Embas
Marugame Family Night is for the Marugame families, not the customers. Japanese noodle restaurant chain Marugame Seimen, also known as Marugame Udon, has announced that later this month it’ll be havin
Finally a store that understands that sometimes it’s you who needs refreshing, not just your clothes. Having lived in fairly modern apartments in Japan with decent amounts of space for a washing machi
Driving test pass rates as low as two percent in some areas. For a long time, Japan had a very convenient system for licensed drivers from other countries to convert their permits to Japanese ones. Fo
Heartfelt melody and sweet design features capture the magic of Jiji’s shop. At the centre of Studio Ghibli’s 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service is a young witch called Kiki, but in the years since the
As newest Metroid game hits store shelves, Nintendo celebrates with cool and clever merch line. December 4 was a happy day for Metroid fans, and in more ways than one. Not only was it the release date
Usually you have to head to the store to see your options for this win-win-win Japanese shopping custom, but Starbucks has made it extra-easy. In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and t
Even at the cheapest option, you’re getting a fantastic deal. With its hearty pork bone broth noodles and unique dining experience, whereby customers are able to order, dine, and interact with staff a
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