Tokyo Girls' Style: 1st Best Album Review
Also known as Tokyo Joshiryu, since 2010 this vocal and dance group has delivered a string of solid sophisti-pop, electronic, funk and disco-infused dance rhythms with heavy influe...
Making Waves in the Fashion World
The 2016 spring collection from Russian designer Alena Akhmadullina draws inspiration from an unlikely source: a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist.
Whose Name?
A new anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai is set for release in August 2016—and it's simply gorgeous!
Take a Seat, Sliced Cheese!
There's a new pre-sliced lunch food in Japanese supermarkets, and it's so soft it melts in your mouth.
How to Eat Sushi Like a Pro!
Fumble with your fish no more: This minute-long video outlines the simple dos and don'ts of eating sushi!
10 Ways to Have a Merry J-Music Christmas
It’s time to enjoy all those obnoxi—um, endearing Christmas songs! It was very hard to choose only 10 Japanese Christmas pop songs, but here’s a list based on both online and karao...
7 Cool Traditional Japanese-Style Gifts
Looking for just the right gift during the holiday season? Why not give the gift of something unique you could only get from Japan!
Book Your Christmas Dinner in English!
Have you booked your Christmas dinner yet? If not, Pocket Concierge can help you book the best restaurants in Japan—in English, no less!
Being Santa Claus in Japan
I never once had to don a Santa suit while living in the U.S. But since I’ve been here in Japan, every single year, without fail, something comes up where I always end up in a Sant...
USJ's Christmas Parade
This year's Christmas parade at Universal Studios Japan features 200 little children dressed as Santa and the Minions.
Funassyi Screams for the Season
The "Singing Merry Christmas Funassyi" doll seems to scream more than sing, but he'll bring good cheer either way!
3 Fun Christmas Deco-Zushi!
While they may not take the place of your turkey, these three adorable decorative sushi designs will make cheerful additions to your seasonal feasts!
10 Japanese Christmas Cakes—By Price!
There are plenty of kinds of Christmas cakes in Japan, and the limit may only be the size of your wallet!
7 Delightful Christmas Origami Designs
Brush off your folding skills to make some great Christmas ornaments with paper!
Domo-kun Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
This Christmas pudding is sure to delight relatives, and might leave some scratching their heads as to why there's an angry looking monster on the table.
Sweet Santa Strawberry Treats
Cut out Santa's cookies this year and try making these quick strawberry cuts that bear a striking resemblance to Kris Kringle.
10 Ways to Do Christmas at the ¥100 Shop
There's no need to spend an arm and a leg getting into the festive spirit in Japan—the nation's ¥100 shops have more than enough seasonal gear to get your bells jingled!
Japan's 5 Most Elegant Christmas Trees
Grab some hot cider and head out the door to view these classy Christmas trees.
6 Great Tokyo Light-Up Spots
Tokyo is ready for its annual end-of-year illumination—but are you?
Bring in the Holiday Cheer with Pepsi White
Skip the eggnog this year in favor of a crystal clear Pepsi that packs a powerful citrus punch!
