Japanese Chocolate Culture on Valentine’s Day: A Complete Guide
When you hear “Valentine’s Day,” what comes to mind? A day to give flowers to your partner? Or maybe exchanging […]
Life in Japan
Daily life in Japan. Sometimes normal, sometimes… not.
5 Very “Japanese” Christmas Traditions You’ll Notice
Happy Merry Christmas! Today is December 24th, Christmas Eve. How are you spending it? Enjoying some good food? Or counting
How to Stay Cozy This Winter: The Japanese Way
The winter season has hit Japan, which means…it’s time to bring out all the heating products! Japanese homes and buildings
Top 5 DAISO Japan Products That Make Everyday Life Better
Have you ever heard of DAISO? It’s Japan’s famous 100-yen store, where you’ll find yourself saying, “Wait, this is only
Autumn Appetites: Japan’s Favorite Fall Flavors (That You Can Try, Too!)
Fall is one of the most aesthetically recognizable seasons out there. The leaves turn striking shades of burnt orange and
Hanami? Hana-you! Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Your Home Outside Japan
Right now, the sakura are in full bloom in DEJAPAN’s birthplace, Osaka, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Many people are going out for hanami this year for the first time since the pandemic, making this year’s gathering extra-special!
How to Make Your Own DIY Erasers With Orikeshi
A step-by-step tutorial and product review of DIY eraser craft kit Orikeshi
Get Your Hands on Japanese Handmade Goods With Creema!
Creema provides a platform for Japanese artisans to sell their work online, helping them compete against big businesses.
5 Things You Need to Create A Japanese New Year Style Diorama for Your Favorite Nendoroids!
Why not recreate a traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration with your favorite Nendoroids? It’s like making your own New Year’s episode of your favorite anime or game!
The Top 10 Must-Have New Products Featured at Osaka Stationery Expo 2022
The Bunshi Messe, or Stationery Expo has been happening in Japan since 2004. After two years of being held online due to you-know-what, it’s finally back to happening in person! At least partially.
Put a Bird on it! The Japanese Love of Cute Birds
Bags, wallets, keychains, handkerchiefs, stationery, mugs, plush toys, gacha items; you name it, there’s a version with a cute bird on it!
Cohaco: the smart Buddhist altar that keeps people’s memories alive and strong
When someone close to us passes away, like a parent or grandparent, we each choose to remember them in our