The Maekawas were a samurai family who ran a “ kakeya “, a business dealing in currency exchange. As such, the storehouse was used to store gold coins (“ryo”), so thick, multi-layered walls and ...

Produced by Tokyo-based health and hygiene company Lion Corporation (also a cool name), Hiepita comes from hieru, which means “cool down,” and pita, the Japanese onomatopoeia for sticking something to ...

There is a little more visibility about it in Japan through, and you may see restrooms labeled as suitable for ostomates using either the Japanese word “オストメト” or pictogram of an abdomen with a cross ...

Toto’s Washlet is washing more and more backsides in the States, and there are likely two big reasons why the U.S. has started liking them for when it goes number two.

Plus, another traditional festival involves giving a very icy bath to recently wedded grooms.

Anno posted about the development on December 11 on the official website of Khara, the studio he established in 2006 after leaving Gainax. According to the statement, as of December 10 Gainax no ...

A new product so good it’ll likely go viral. These days, many visitors to Japan get their information on what to buy at convenience stores through social media accounts, but it always pays to keep ...

Stories in convenience store hack tag.

A fully recreated Showa-style living room, with a modern surprise, awaits retro-seeking visitors.

On 8 December, the Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of a woman who was deceived by a man she was in a sexual relationship with and ordered the man to pay 1.51 million yen (US$9,700). According to ...

Proponents want cafes, convenience stores, and other takeout shops to take on greater responsibility as foreign tourist numbers and litter amounts grow.

Pocky is one of Japan’s all-time favorite snacks. The chocolate-covered biscuit sticks are loved by sweets fans both young and old, and their ubiquitous presence on store shelves and affordable price ...