The IT contractor said he was seduced by the contrast of the traditional temple-esque slanted roof with the large yard and ...

Hikaru Utada's “Electricity,” originally appearing on their 2024 best-of album “SCIENCE FICTION,” has been a high point of their recent body of work. Performed as an encore throughout their eponymous ...

The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...

Chayamachi Oshi Festival Join one of Kansai 's largest pop culture festivals, held in Osaka's Umeda district. Experience cosplay, voice actor panels, exclusive merchandise, and interactive booths, all ...

Signs have gone up for Iyakasa Cafe which will serve "Japanese home food" for diners to eat in or take away. La Petite Coffee Shop first opened in 2016 but closed last year after owner Anna ...

Across the U.S., the number of cat cafes has increased over the past five years, according to Yelp, and the establishments are becoming more mainstream. After starting in Taiwan and Japan in the ...

Each of the store’s 16 cats has their own distinct personality, backstory, and important role in Boston’s only cat cafe. Located at 80 Charles Street, the cat cafe is a place for people to ...

Following the success of their original cat cafe in Stockholm, Java Whiskers expanded to London’s Marylebone, creating a cosy spot for cat lovers to unwind and watch the world go by. Their primary ...

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's social media-influenced youth have begun romanticizing an unknown vintage past as old-fashioned Showa-era cafes, featuring dimmed lighting and cozy furnishings ...

Koko Café & Patisserie is a Japanese-themed café which popped up quietly last month just beside Gyutan-Tan at Tras Street – its sister restaurant specialising in grilled ox tongue. If you’re ...

It’s not hard to understand why capys have a cultlike following on Instagram and TikTok. I fell for the giant rodent decades ...

This trip to Japan proved to be more difficult than expected. My trip included exploring the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, with day trips to nearby destinations such as Nikko ...