Visiting Shohei Ohtani’s official manhole lid in his hometown and more
Always judge a manhole by its cover. As we reported earlier, Major League Baseball Japan decided to honor the current crop of top Japanese talent in the MLB in the…
How a ‘metamorphosis’ turned Ryker Lee into one of the NHL’s most gifted prospects
Lee, who was taken 26th in the 2025 NHL Draft by Nashville, now has the height to pair with his elite hands.
NHL’s 10 best contracts, 2025 edition: Jack Hughes, Brandon Hagel and more
According to each player’s projected value over the remainder of their deals, these are the league’s 10 best contracts.
Is katsudon a dish best served cold? Trying out the new Hiyashi Dashi Katsudon in Tokyo【Taste test】
West Japan pork cutlet chain has arrived in Tokyo, and it’s brought something unusual for the summer. Most people would say that there aren’t a lot of similarities between revenge…
Frappuccino perfume from Starbucks is now available in Japan… but you can’t buy it
Select customers will be able to wear the peachy scent of this heavenly limited-edition beverage. As summer continues its energy-zapping onslaught in Japan, Starbucks continues to keep us hydrated with…
What is Japan’s new “summer matcha” ice cream flavor from confectioner Morinaga?【Taste test】
More matcha from Mow Matcha. Japan has an array of seasonal sweets flavors, and summer is no exception. Some of these are connected to produce that’s in season, like watermelon…
‘Outcasts’ Highlights the Scientific Contributions of Trailblazing Artist and Naturalist Mary Banning
In the 1800s, mycology—the study of fungi—was a relatively new field, emerging around the same time as Enlightenment-era studies in botany and herbal medicine. Science and art converged in works…
Crazy expensive Evangelion statue, pre-production idols, and more from Japan’s Wonder Festival
Japan’s biggest figure and garage kit show returns for its summer iteration. There’s that old song that tells us that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but…
The Office of Collecting & Design, a Museum of Miniatures, Hits the Road
Artist and filmmaker Jessica Oreck cultivates what she calls “a collection of collections.” From tiny glass eggs to lone toy shoes to colorful beads and dominoes, the Office of Collecting…
Japanese airline now has an onboard gacha capsule toy machine
You may have said goodbye to Japan, but you don’t have to say goodbye to capsule toys just yet. The word “gacha” has three different, but related, meanings in Japanese.…