Over the past year and a bit, the demand for face masks has shot up almost exponentially. This has led to a whole host of innovative and interesting face coverings, but non as strange (or unique?) as the melonpan facemasks. Whilst we…
The Japanese government has finally made it the law to display post tax item prices in shops. A change a lot of people have been waiting for!…
Starbucks has just released it's Cherry Blossom Drink for 2021 and this year it's been upgraded.…
The Nippon Design Center has just released over 250 pictograms to help tourists navigate their way around Japan. Oh, and they're free for anyone to use..…
If you're as much as a raving Studio Ghibli fan as I am then you'll be pleased to know that despite Covid-19, a Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan is planned to open.…
Beyond the border – Yoko Ishii Yoko Ishii was born in Yamaguchi Japan, in 1962. She is currently based in Kanagawa, Japan. Yoko specialises in deer photography in the city of Nara, Japan. Due to a lack of tourists in the city…