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#craft-beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 day ago
Beer

Ikasu Brewing Leans into Weird,' Good Beer' and Japanese Culinary Ingredients

Ikasu Brewing focuses on unique beers using Japanese ingredients, exemplified by a matcha-infused gose, and has gained traction in the craft beer market.
fromPUNCH
1 day ago
Beer

Some Craft Breweries Say This Is the Best Way to Serve Beer

Japanese-style sharp pours enhance beer aroma and texture by capping liquid with foam, maintaining effervescence and improving flavor delivery.
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 day ago

Ikasu Brewing Leans into Weird,' Good Beer' and Japanese Culinary Ingredients

Ikasu Brewing focuses on unique beers using Japanese ingredients, exemplified by a matcha-infused gose, and has gained traction in the craft beer market.
Beer
fromPUNCH
1 day ago

Some Craft Breweries Say This Is the Best Way to Serve Beer

Japanese-style sharp pours enhance beer aroma and texture by capping liquid with foam, maintaining effervescence and improving flavor delivery.
Berlin
fromabc7.com
2 days ago

teamLab Borderless in Tokyo is a feast for the eyes

Visitors describe teamLab Borderless in Tokyo as an ever-changing, immersive art experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

Marvel at Manabu Kosaka's Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects

Manabu Kosaka creates intricate paper replicas of everyday objects, showcasing remarkable detail and flexibility in his artistic process.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Inside NTT Research's push to commercialize deep tech

NTT Research is evolving to balance long-term scientific discovery with market-driven commercialization through its NTT Research 2.0 initiative.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Nintendo Keeps Leaving Cool Retro Gadget Ideas On The Table

Consumer confidence in gaming is low due to perceived price increases despite high-quality game releases.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

After 1,200 years, cherry blossom record to live on despite Japanese scientist's death

Prof Yasuyuki Aono's work on cherry blossom data revealed earlier flowering dates, marking climate change, and a successor will continue his 1,200-year record.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

YOASOBI Announce "Never Ending Stories" North American Tour

YOASOBI will embark on their 'Never Ending Stories' tour in North America starting July 31, 2026, with eight concert dates across various cities.
#nintendo
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Video games

The new Tomodachi Life is made to be shared - even if Nintendo doesn't want you to

The latest Switch game balances player expression with safety, offering creative freedom but restricting sharing of creations.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
Berlin

These Real-life Nintendo Destinations Bring Super Mario to Life-Including Theme Parks, a Museum, and Stores

Visit real-life locations inspired by Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy for an immersive vacation experience.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The new Tomodachi Life is made to be shared - even if Nintendo doesn't want you to

The latest Switch game balances player expression with safety, offering creative freedom but restricting sharing of creations.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Japanese market to open in downtown San Jose

Sakura Market, a new Japanese grocery store, is set to open in downtown San Jose, offering unique features and job opportunities.
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Toyota Unveils Basketball-Shooting Robot With Vision Tech

CUE7 locks onto the hoop, uses sensors to gauge distance, then makes small upper-body adjustments to its arm angle and posture before lifting the ball into a fixed shooting position and releasing it with carefully controlled force and angle.
Golden State Warriors
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Japan going back to the future by reviving its chip industry

"We have to solve these challenges of power and space and heat. It's not going to be solved by one thing, but one of those things is much more intelligent, multi-dimensional packaging."
European startups
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Studio Behind Umamusume: Pretty Derby Reportedly Facing Insolvency

Studio Kai has accumulated a total net loss of 565 million yen, approximately $3.5 million, over seven years, indicating a state of insolvency.
Independent films
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

The SusHi Tech Challenge Grand Prix recipient will be automatically entered into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200 - making them eligible to pitch on one of the most coveted stages in the startup world.
London startup
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Deep Purple Met Their Biggest Fan: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

I can't believe Deep Purple are here. I have the deepest respect for the way you continue to make rock history while embracing new challenges and creating captivating music to this day.
London music
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This City Has Japan's Largest Chinatown, a Cup Noodles Museum, and Mount Fuji Views-Just a Subway Ride From Tokyo

Yokohama offers a blend of vibrant culture, natural beauty, and affordable accommodations, making it a must-visit destination in Japan.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

What to Do in Niigata, Japan's Haven for Skiing, Seafood, and Sake

Niigata, Japan, offers unique outdoor experiences, rich food culture, and a harmonious relationship with nature, making it an ideal travel destination.
#pokemon
#japan
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

Being a polite visitor in Japan is about basic awareness of others rather than strict adherence to rigid etiquette rules.
#tomodachi-life
Games
fromGame Informer
1 day ago

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review - You Get What You Give - Game Informer

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a quirky life-sim experience but lacks meaningful social elements, diminishing its potential for viral engagement.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 day ago

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review - You Get What You Give - Game Informer

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream offers a quirky life-sim experience but lacks meaningful social elements, diminishing its potential for viral engagement.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Japan bets $6.3 billion on physical AI - not to replace workers, but because there are none left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan is deploying AI-powered robots to address severe labor shortages, not merely for cost-cutting.
Television
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

5 Anime Series to Check Out This Spring

The anime industry experiences a crowded debut season with numerous shows launching simultaneously, making it challenging to discern standout series.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Can Tokyo Build Asia's Most Trusted Crypto Rails?

Tokyo's crypto growth relies on regulated infrastructure rather than speculation, with significant user accounts and assets reported.
Video games
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms are facing an ugly threat

"What's really unique about these cherry trees is they flower in a huge burst, like all the flowers open just at once, within a day or so. It's an absolutely unbelievable flower display."
OMG science
Writing
fromwww.cntraveller.com
3 weeks ago

I travelled to Tokyo just to buy stationeryhere's how to shop for it like a pro

A deep passion for stationery drives a quest for unique office supplies, particularly in renowned cities like Tokyo.
London music
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

How Japan's Listening Bar Culture Conquered the World

Listening bars are immersive spaces that enhance music appreciation, originating from Japan and gaining global popularity in the 2010s.
East Bay food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Japanese City Invites You to Savor Its Food, Neon Lights, and Lively Spirit-Here's What Makes It the 'Kitchen of Japan'

Osaka offers a vibrant atmosphere with delicious food, friendly locals, and easy access to nearby cities, making it ideal for first-time visitors.
Coffee
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Smaller pizzas, a wooden Starbucks logo and tatami in Zara: The demands of the Japanese market

Adapting global brands to Japanese culture is essential for success in the market.
#cherry-blossom
Cocktails
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks ago

Sakura Season Is Brief - These Are the Drinks to Try While It Lasts

Cherry blossom season in Japan offers unique culinary experiences with sakura-infused foods and beverages, celebrating the beauty and flavors of spring.
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I visited popular spots like Tokyo and Kyoto during my trip to Japan, but my favorite stop was a town I'd never heard of

Hakone, a mountain town near Tokyo, offers natural hot springs and cultural experiences that provide memorable alternatives to Japan's major tourist destinations.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I meditated with a Japanese Zen monk who works with Fortune 500 companies. I had meditation all wrong.

Meditation is simpler and more attainable than commonly perceived; it does not require thinking about nothing.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo's streets | TechCrunch

Nuro expands autonomous vehicle testing to Japan, marking its first overseas deployment with Toyota Prius vehicles on Tokyo public roads.
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo's streets | TechCrunch

Nuro expands autonomous vehicle testing to Japan, marking its first overseas deployment with Toyota Prius vehicles on Tokyo public roads.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

This amazing Japanese street food festival is coming back to NYC with over 30+ culinary events

JAPAN Fes, NYC's beloved street food festival, celebrates its 10th anniversary with 34+ events across the city starting March 28, 2026, featuring Japanese vendors and cuisine.
Travel
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Japan resident reveals how to beat the cherry blossom crowds

Japan's cherry blossom season attracts millions of visitors annually, but expert strategies can help travelers avoid crowds and experience the blooms more authentically by embracing flexibility and exploring local areas.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The 9 Best Museums in Tokyo-With Ancient History, Stunning Architecture, and Dazzling Immersive Exhibits

Tokyo contains nine exceptional museums ranging from prestigious national institutions to specialized collections, with the National Art Center standing out for its architectural design and diverse rotating exhibitions.
Cooking
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

7 Best Japanese Kitchen Gadgets & Tools So Clever They Make Every Meal Feel Like a Ceremony - Yanko Design

Japanese kitchenware prioritizes single-purpose precision and minimalist design over multifunctionality, with tools refined through centuries of regional manufacturing expertise that create superior cooking performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing what's behind Japan's bumping' trend?

This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of a spate of butsukari otoko bumping man shoving incidents in Japan that experts attribute to a combination of gender dynamics and the stresses of modern life.
Photography
Toronto Raptors
fromDefector
1 month ago

New Japan Makes, The World Takes | Defector

Tomohiro Ishii, a 50-year-old New Japan Pro Wrestling mid-card wrestler, maintains authenticity through his unwavering commitment to a consistent wrestling formula despite being past his prime.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Team Japan Unveils New Matcha-Inspired Celebration

Japan's World Baseball Classic team, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, has introduced a matcha tea-whisking gesture as their new victory celebration.
Travel
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Jimbocho: Books, cafes and guitars in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo (and the world)

Jimbocho, Tokyo's historic bookstore district with over 180 shops, combines literary heritage with contemporary appeal, attracting both trend-seekers and independent explorers through its diverse book culture and related businesses.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Japan Opens School Staffed Entirely by Virtual Waifus

Virtual Cram School Wish High is a new online school by Tokyo-based company Luminaris. According to the publication, all teachers are "active VTubers," meaning streamers who use digital avatars to represent themselves instead of showing their real faces. Tuition at the online academy is the equivalent of around $63 per course per month, on subjects including mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, world history, Japanese history, and geography.
Online learning
OMG science
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Search For The One Piece Has Turned Into A Real-World Quest

Manga creator Eiichiro Oda sealed the secret to One Piece in a capsule at the ocean floor 651 meters deep to celebrate 600 million sales worldwide, sparking global treasure-hunting efforts.
fromEater
1 month ago

This Is What You Get When Japanese and Italian Food Collide

Living in Japan in the early 2000s, Fralick fell in love with an Italian restaurant in the city of Shizuoka, where he ate Italian food, but with Japanese influences, like pastas made with uni and the fermented soybeans known as natto. "It really reminded me of home," says Fralick, who grew up in upstate New York and started his cooking career in Italian fine dining.
Food & drink
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

7 Unspoken Rules When Dining In Japan - Tasting Table

Japanese dining etiquette emphasizes politeness and consideration, with context-dependent rules and gratitude rituals such as saying 'itadakimasu' before and 'gochisōsama deshita' after meals.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

This Artist Creates Superhero and Comic Watercolors With Traditional Japanese Motifs

Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Spring 2015 Ad Campaign In A Parallel Universe: Artist Exposes Sexism By Switching Up Gender Roles In Old-School Ads Russian Blogger Makes Parodies Out Of Celebrity Photos, And More Than 20,000 Followers On Instagram Approve 10 Famous Movie Titles Written Using Negative Space The World of Modern Graphic Design & Typography by Kyle Kemink Chinese Tech Companies Hiring 'Pretty' Girls to Motivate Male Employees by Chatting, Playing Ping Pong and Buying them Breakfast
Typography
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I didn't want my family's old house in Japan to sit empty - so I turned it into a cafe

I grew up visiting this house. It originally belonged to my grandfather's older sister, and whenever I traveled down from Iwate, the northern prefecture in Japan where I grew up, this was where the family gathered. Later, I worked as a rehabilitation consultant at hospitals in Osaka and Yokohama. I moved, but this place was always in the back of my mind.
Renovation
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How a small shop in Kyoto connects mastery with meditation

A centuries-old family workshop preserves tea through meticulous, unchanging craftsmanship, modest growth, and a purposefully understated presence.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

ONE Championship Continues Japanese Expansion, ONE Samurai Announced

ONE Championship will launch the monthly ONE Samurai series in Japan beginning April 29, 2026 at Ariake Arena, staging 60 events over five years.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

This Japanese Ski Resort Has A Karaoke Gondola Cabin

Anyone who visits Japan, whether it's just for sightseeing or for skiing/snowboarding, needs to do some karaoke. In the U.S., most karaoke is done in a bar with everyone watching. In Japan, most karaoke is done in private rooms for just you and your friends. It really takes things to the next level. Skiers and snowboarders at Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort in Japan don't need to go far out of their way to get some karaoke in.
Snowboarding
History
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 months ago

Samurai Exhibition at the British Museum

Samurai were multifaceted figures—warriors, officials, diplomats, artists, and women participants—combining martial prowess with refined arts, craftsmanship, and cultural roles across centuries.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

5 Sushi-Inspired Designs For Japanese Product Fans That Look So Realistic You'll Want to Eat Them - Yanko Design

Sushi exemplifies minimalist design—clarity, precision, and restraint guide creators to prioritize essential elements and function for lasting, purposeful aesthetics.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Ikoku Nikki Is The Must-Watch Anime Of The Season

You've got your obvious bangers, such as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Jujutsu Kaisen, but there are at least twenty weekly releases currently airing that are worth watching. Hell's Paradise, Fate/Strange Fake, Sentenced to Be a Hero, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Trigun Stargaze, Golden Kamuy - I could go on, and that's without including the stuff that just finished airing, such as Spy x Family and To Your Eternity.
Television
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

A Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Has Opened in the City

The restaurant group behind Goodman, Beast, Pinna, Chelsea Grill and Wild Tavern, has added a Japanese izakaya to its roster with the opening of Wild Izakaya in the City. Inspired by the establishments found all over Tokyo, Wild Izakaya features an open kitchen with counter seating, larger tables for groups, classic Japanese films on a projector, and a drinks list including Japanese beers, sake and cocktails.
Food & drink
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Uncovering Japan's Road Less Traveled

Japan Heritage promotes regional cultural, artisanal, and spiritual traditions to guide tourists beyond crowded routes and reveal diverse local stories and experiences.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Sony's Upcoming Portable PS6 Aims to Challenge the Steam Deck and Switch 2 in 2027 - Yanko Design

The PSP had one analog stick when games clearly needed two. The Vita added that second stick but inexplicably skipped analog triggers and clickable thumbsticks, forcing developers to map essential controls to an awkward rear touchpad. The PS Portal finally nailed the controls by essentially splitting a DualSense controller in half, then rendered the achievement mostly irrelevant by making it stream-only.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo

but thanks to the opening of Pokemon's first ever amusement park on 5 February, this year, they are likely to come earlier. Unlike the rollercoaster-filled thrills of Tokyo Disney Sea or Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, PokePark Kanto is essentially a forest populated by models of the creatures from the perennially popular games. Nestled in the quiet Tokyo suburb of Inagi, half an hour from the city centre, the park is a walkable forest with more than 600 Pokemonin it.
Video games
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How to Travel to Japan on a Budget-Delicious Food and Iconic Sights Included

Visiting Japan can be affordable with advance planning, flexible travel dates, smart flight comparisons, favorable exchange rates, and strategic choices for transportation, accommodations, and activities.
Travel
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize-they're longing for civility | Fortune

Gen Z travelers increasingly choose Japan for perceived everyday civility, punctuality, cleanliness, and cultural appeal driven by anime and long-standing soft power.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Country Has the Safest Public Transportation System in the World-and No, It's Not in Europe or North America

Japan ranks first for transportation safety due to advanced infrastructure, rigorous protocols, cutting-edge technology, and a culture prioritizing order and responsibility.
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