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Meet “Eiyo Oen Aisu” (Nutrition Support Ice Cream), a smart frozen snack explicitly designed to make people—especially the elderly—feel stronger, happier, and ready for summer days.

Ask a horror manga fan to name the most excellent writer, and many will say Junji Ito. He was recently inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Hall of Fame to honor his impact on manga, one of the highest awards a comic creator can receive.

What makes a tsukimi party truly shine? A welcoming space and seasonal food to set the scene. Friends and family gather to watch the harvest moon rise. At the heart of tsukimi is togetherness.

Tokyo is full of surprises. One street throws neon lights and busy crowds at you like a video game. Turn the corner, and suddenly you’re in a quiet Japanese cafe (sometimes spelled “café”) that is a hidden treasure. These cafés aren’t just about grabbing coffee or tea. They mix design, comfort, and atmosphere to create...

In Japan, a unique summer event draws local music fans and people from around the world—the Fuji Rock Festival. It welcomes more than 100,000 people each year.

Haunted houses in Japan offer an exceptional and exciting experience like nowhere else. The word “yurei” means “ghost” in Japanese, but these ghosts are deeply connected to Japanese culture, history, and old stories. Japanese haunted houses, called obakeyashiki, have a long history that links ancient ghost stories, traditional beliefs about spirits, and modern-day fun. The...