Shigure Ui (しぐれうい) wears two hats as an illustrator and VTuber. In addition to designing numerous VTubers, she has built a hugely popular channel with more than 2 million subscribers. She has now ...
The beloved Suica Penguin, who has been accompanying travelers since Suica's debut in 2001, is set to retire as Suica's official mascot at the end of fiscal year 2026, specifically by late March 2027. ...
If you've ever visited or lived in Japan, you know their vending machines are on another level! Seriously, they've got everything from hot meals and instant noodles to fresh produce and drinks. Now, S ...
A new storage solution from the 100-yen shop DAISO has been making waves online in Japan: the "Manga Book Assembly Storage Case." While its name suggests it's for manga, its versatile size makes it pe ...
Ken Matsudaira, famous for his tough-guy roles like in "Abarenbo Shogun," unexpectedly became a pop culture sensation. Back in 2004, he dropped the "Matsuken Samba" series, where he performed samba in ...
Get ready for some serious comfort food! McDonald's Japan is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its iconic "Tsukimi Burger" and the launch of all eight "Tsukimi Series" items with the official kick-o ...
Liquor Innovation Co., Ltd.'s brewing brand, KURAND, has a knack for killer collaborations, previously teaming up with fan favorites like Crayon Shin-chan and Attack on Titan to craft unique, themed s ...
A recent drop from ManusMachina, a Japanese select shop and online brand known for its curated collection of domestic and international designer labels, has been blowing up on X (formerly Twitter) in ...
When you're hit with a typhoon or just can't decide what to eat, instant noodles are always the ultimate go-to. But usually, you need hot water, right? What if we told you that you could actually make ...
If you're into Japanese YouTubers, you definitely know HIKAKIN, Japan's most subscribed YouTuber! This internet sensation is beloved by adults and kids alike, and his fun, witty videos have even attra ...
If you've ever dabbled in Mini 4WD, you probably remember the thrill (and occasional frustration) of "hand-winding" motors to squeeze out every last bit of speed. Customizing your Mini 4WD car was alw ...
From Japanese snack giant LOTTE comes a beloved treat for all ages: Lotte Koala's March, arguably the brand's most iconic product. Recently, LOTTE announced a brand-new flavor, "Fantasy Soda" (ファン ...
A "plucked chicken keychain" from the Japanese 100-yen store Seria has recently gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan. The reason? A user shared how, after attaching it to their bicycle and head ...
Japanese creator Aoiwa (@aoiwa_88) recently dropped a seriously clever tableware design on X, and it's gone absolutely global in no time flat. The concept is pure genius: just scoop some white rice in ...
Earlier this year, a hilariously quirky art piece dubbed the "Big-Breasted Pigeon" (デカチチバト) from Musashino Art University's graduation exhibition took Japanese social media by storm, going vira ...
We've all been there: summer hits, you throw on a tee, and suddenly those tell-tale dark patches under your arms make an unwelcome appearance. But one Japanese creator has come up with a genius (or ut ...
Whether it's Japan, Taiwan, or countries across the globe, the Vtuber craze has truly taken over in recent years. Following their previous collaboration with Hololive's 5th generation talent Yukihana ...
While his bat might be a bit quiet this year, Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's pitching has been absolutely lights out, keeping him firmly in the global spotlight. His incredible performanc ...
Japanese fast-fashion giant UNIQLO is back at it again, dropping hit after hit with its UT graphic tee collaborations across various industries this year. And now, they've just announced a fresh partn ...
In Japan, the popular "Ichiban Kuji" lottery typically categorizes prizes by rank, like A, B, C, and so on. The earlier letters usually mean more luxurious prizes, while later ones often feature small ...
