Sweet Osechi
Kill two birds with one stone—satisfying your sweet tooth and buying osechi for New Year's—by heading over to Ginza Cozy Corner for a special turn-of-the-year treat.
5 Fun Otoshidama Envelopes
What's better than getting an envelope full of money at New Year's? How about a cool-looking envelope full of money!
Two Big-Name Shrines for Hatsumode
You can't go wrong visiting your local shrine in the first three days of the New Year to pray for a healthy and prosperous year. But if you're going to go out, why not go big?
The Purrrfect Kitty Handbag
The hit game-makers behind "Neko Atsume" have created new handbags based on two popular characters, but—like catnip—it's what's inside that has fans going crazy.
Darth Vader Joins a Singing Competition?
It's still unclear as to whether Anakin Skywalker (spoiler alert!) will be singing along to Japanese pop songs or will simply be striking fear into the audience, but whatever the o...
The Most Expensive Fukubukuro Bags
How much would you be willing to spend on a New Year's grab bag?
Finally, a Vending Machine You Can Talk To
Trying to figure out what a drink is on a Japanese vending machine is kind of like a guessing game if you don't read kanji. Luckily, there's one vending machine that's looking out...
Spoil Yourself with New Year's Mystery Bags
If you’ve ever visited Japan or Japanese online shops around New Year's, you’re bound to have seen some mysterious bags called 'fukuburo' appearing on the shelves. Read on to find...
5 Spots to Watch New Year's Fireworks in Japan
There's nothing like bright lights to bring in the New Year!
8 Things to Know About New Year's in Japan
All about Japan's biggest holiday of the year!
Top 3 Part-Time Jobs During the Holidays
The end of December is the busiest time of year in Japan, so almost everywhere is looking for extra help!
Review: Tomoyasu Hotei's 'Strangers'
Tomoyasu Hotei’s fist international album release is a perfect road-trip album, the soundtrack to a film in your head that you’ll wish was real.
Ultra Japan to Return in 2016
Since its first iteration in 2014, Ultra Japan has quickly become one of Japan's most exciting urban electronic music festivals.
'Tis the Season of Giving
One restaurant in Hokkaido decided that the giving season should continue all year round—so it devised a unique payment system to make giving a little easier.
Brave the Cold & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic
Stay warm this winter with this stylish One Punch Man winter beanie.
Test Your Knowledge of Famous Japanese Sites
Japanese Countryside Temples & Shrines
Think you've traveled enough through Japan to figure out where these landmarks are from?
Gudetama, You've Been Served
This lazy egg character has come to terms with his fate of being part of a delicious meal served on your plate.
Sanrio Brings in the New Year with Hello Kitty
Even if you forgot to send out your Christmas cards this year, you can still mail out Sario New Year's cards with some eye-popping features.
The Year of Kimono has Arrived!
Seeking out a kimono that's woven with vibrant colors and modern designs? Look no further than Harajuku's Laforet!
How to Make it to the Office the Day After
We all like to eat and drink endlessly, but nobody likes a stomachache or a hangover. Here are four Japanese tricks for beating the post-party blaaaaghs.
