Shinto shrine gate parfaits that tell your fortune now being served in Tokyo
At the base of the Skytree there’s a dessert rooted in enmusubi traditions. I think we can all agree that at any moment when you’re eating ice cream, you’re enjoying…
Switzerland’s Federal Government is Replacing Microsoft on 3,000 Computers
Switzerland's federal government has launched a pilot program to replace Microsoft 365 with open source alternatives across 3,000 workstations. That's about 7% of the federal workforce. The target is to…
Go to hell! …at a limited time historical art exhibit coming to Osaka
It’ll be a hell of a good time. The concept of hell has existed in Japan for a long time, but it’s a much more nebulous one compared to the…
New Transforming Business Card case brings anime mecha to Japanese work meetings
Mobile Suits and Mobile Stationery make meishi much more mecha. Exchanging business cards is serious business in Japan, with a whole series of steps and proper etiquette involved to ensure…
Studio Ghibli adds new finger puppets to its anime merchandise collection in Japan
The Robot Soldier and Fox Squirrel join Sheeta and Pazu in this beautiful Laputa: Castle in the Sky figurine collection. Just last month, Studio Ghibli wowed fans by releasing a…
Kobe middle schools begin abolishing extracurricular activities, shift to community programs
The Kobekatsu program could end up being better for kids than the options they had before. Extracurricular activities are a big deal at schools in Japan, widely considered an important…
7-Eleven Japan releases new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing range for autumn, with a must-try daifuku and teriyaki burger
Japanese convenience store chain brings the moon and rabbits to a new range of food for a limited time. If you’re in Japan this month, you’re in for an absolute…
From blue line to blueprints: An ex-NHL player’s unlikely second act in architecture
A stay-at-home defenseman who logged 526 games in the league, Marshall has made a unique pivot for his second career.
I Tried This Rust Tool, and It Immediately Made Bash Modern
Most Linux users benefit from GNU Readline without realizing it. It is the library responsible for Bash's interactive command-line editing, providing familiar features like cursor movement, command history, and basic…
Join Naked in the Niwa garden: Kyoto Station’s newest spot to craft traditional art
Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor. Many tourists descend upon the historical capital of Japan each day to appreciate…