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20
Apr
2021
  • News

Travel Agency Recreates Japan In VR So That We Can Travel For Free, But It’s Giving Us 1996 Lara Croft Vibes

JTB has created a Japan VR world for you to "travel" to Japan. But with graphics so appalling, it makes you time travel to the past instead.
20
Apr
2021
  • Food News , News

“Ecolate” Is An Eco-Friendly Chocolate Made From Cocoa Waste, You Can Save The Earth While Indulging Your Sweet Tooth

LIFULL presents Ecolate, an eco-friendly chocolate that allows you to reduce food waste while indulging in your sweet tooth.
20
Apr
2021
  • Culture , Travel Guides & Tips

Guide To Japan Shrines: Shrine Names, Etiquette & Common Features Explained So You Can Get The Most Out Of Your Visit

Visiting Japan shrines can be intimidating as there are many hidden customs. Transform yourself into a cultured tourist with this guide.
19
Apr
2021
  • News

Osaka Governor Proposes “Eating Masks” As A COVID-19 Dining Measure So That You Can Itadaki-Mask Safely

The Osaka governor has encouraged using "eating masks" to counter the spread of COVID-19. Netizens can't mask their disappointment.
16
Apr
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Goryokaku Park: A Star-Shaped Park With Sakura Trees That Was A Fort During The Battle of Hakodate

Witness the celestial beauty of the star-shaped Goryokaku Park and learn about its not-so-beautiful past while admiring the sakura flowers.
14
Apr
2021
  • News

Pampshade Bread Lamp Is So Realistic That It’s The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

The Pampshade bread lamp is the "bread" you should be getting. After all, having a baguette lamp to light up your room is pretty lit.
09
Apr
2021
  • Food Guides

8 Kissaten In Tokyo Coffeeholics Must Visit For A Deep Dive Into Japan’s Old-School Coffee Culture

Wafting coffee aroma and authentic retro vibes - these kissaten in Tokyo are your gateways to experiencing Japan's traditional coffee culture.
09
Apr
2021
  • Culture

22 Post-Apocalyptic Anime Series To Fill The Dystopian Void In Your Heart Now That Attack On Titan Has Ended

Bid farewell to the titans and begin your next dystopian journey with these post-apocalyptic anime. Watch out for vampires and cyborgs!
08
Apr
2021
  • News

Japanese Shopping Bag With Negi Holder Acts As A Safety Belt For Spring Onions, Stops It From Leek-ing Out Of Grocery Bags

This shopping bag has a negi holder to make sure that the spring onions you just bought will actually make it to the dinner table.
06
Apr
2021
  • News

Genshin Impact Banners Take Over Ikebukuro Station, Train Station Looks Like A Game Convention

You don't need to travel to Teyvat to see Diluc or Ganyu - find them amongst the Genshin Impact banners at Ikebukuro Station instead.
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