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Event review: Lego ‘Piece of Peace’ exhibition in Osaka

We know, we know it’s not Japanese. But Osaka’s got the Legoland Discovery Centre at Tenpozan, that totally counts. (The […]

Origami’s for people who have time and patience to spare. Put in the effort, and you’ll be proud of what

Every season brings new fashion ideas and trend items. Japan, which is world famous for having 4 distinct seasons, changes

KitKats. Not the most Japanese thing ever. Or so you’d think. Japan’s where you can find some of the weirdest,

In almost any other country, a doll festival would sound… sorta creepy. How does Japan get away with it? Same

DEJAPAN Staff / February 26, 2018

Since our post about Instax cheki instant cameras, we’ve wondered what the next big thing is. Turns out we looked

DEJAPAN Staff / February 22, 2018

Japanese food is awesome. And we live in Osaka – Japan’s kitchen – which is where the foodie fun’s at.

DEJAPAN Staff / February 19, 2018

Sanrio characters number in the hundreds. Over 200, last time we counted. Trust us on that figure, ’cause we aren’t

DEJAPAN Staff / February 15, 2018

The quest for convenience in Japan’s led to some crazy inventions. And if something wasn’t invented in Japan, if it’s

DEJAPAN Staff / February 12, 2018

It’s easy to recognise a Pikachu. The bright yellow-ness, the ears, the lightning bolts that come out of those cute

DEJAPAN Staff / February 8, 2018

Japan’s public baths are famous around the world, mostly for 3 things: you gotta get naked in front of a

DEJAPAN Staff / February 5, 2018

Feb 3rd is Setsubun in Japan. As far as tradition goes, Setsubun’s the first day of spring. Except it’s still cold.