Shinzo Abe To Step Down As Japan’s Prime Minister Due To Health Issues, Netizens Speculate On Successor

August 28, 2020

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has just announced that he will be stepping from his position, citing health reasons for…

12 Iconic City Pop Artistes And Their Songs From The 70s And 80s To Play On Repeat

August 27, 2020

Wind down to these groovy and listenable tunes after a long day at work, or put on a city pop…

Japanese Store Has Staff Wearing “Smile Masks” To Make Them Look Friendlier, Creeps Out Netizens Instead

August 26, 2020

It can be difficult to tell if someone is smiling behind their mask, so a store in Japan has their…

Tokyo Fire Department Uses Animal Crossing To Share Safety Tips, Earns Netizens’ Praise

August 25, 2020

Check out this Animal Crossing safety video done by the Tokyo Fire Department for an earthquake-resistant home.

11 Useful Tips To Speak Japanese Like A Japanese Person – What The Textbooks Don’t Teach You

August 25, 2020

Graduate from stiff "textbook Japanese" and learn to speak the language fluently like a native with these useful Japanese tips!

Pokémon Manhole Covers Finally Arrive On The Streets Of Tokyo For Fans To Catch ‘Em All

August 25, 2020

Bookmark these Pokémon manhole covers for an immersive experience of Pokémon GO in real life the next time you visit…

Vocaloid Hatsune Miku Celebrates Her Birthday On 31 August, Fans Can Enjoy 8-Hour Virtual Concert

August 24, 2020

Hatsune Miku will be celebrating her 13th birthday on 31st August and fans will get to attend a free virtual…

11 Ingenious Japanese Stationery Items You Can Use To Learn Japanese More Effectively

August 20, 2020

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned senpai ready to advance to higher levels, these ingenious Japanese stationery items will…

Tokyo’s Transparent Toilets Turn Opaque When In Use; Netizens Worry About Unintended Exposure

August 20, 2020

Japan recently launched transparent toilets in Tokyo parks, but netizens worry about practicality, safety, and privacy issues.

Rairaiken, Japan’s First-Ever Ramen Restaurant, Reopens At Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum After A 44-Year Hiatus

August 18, 2020

Rairaiken, the first ramen restaurant that started Japan's long ramen history, is reopening after 44 years.