Ninja ice is actually hard to find (no pun intended) in Japanese bars. Instead, the majority of ice is known as “junpyō” (pure ice), which is made by removing impurities as water freezes.

which local belief held was left by a passing god of Japan’s native Shinto belief. Its appearance evoked feelings of awe but also reassurance among the residents, who ventured onto the ice to ...

Below, you’ll find the full line-up of shows releasing on both or either streaming service from the end of March up to May 2025, with key highlights in bold and selected recommendations at the end.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

This use of Ice Magic during ... likely ate the Japanese hunter named Kei, who possessed this ability and obtained it from him. While this is only a minor addition in the anime that arguably ...

Fly over magnificent ice palaces, illuminated sculptures, and vibrant winter displays that transform the city into a frosty wonderland. Discover the magic of this world-renowned celebration of ice ...

But underneath all that melting ice is something the whole world wants ... when China refused to ship the minerals to Japan — a country famous for its manufacturing of technologies.

photographer Mervyn Sequeira sent the message of "strength and resilience" that she needed in the middle of "so much depressing news" to create a unique piece — an ice sculpture inspired by Sequeira's ...

Tell us more at [email protected]. Popular Japanese shave ice chain Sakanoue Café is opening its first outlet in Singapore inside Drips Bakery Cafe at Tiong Bahru. Sakanoue Cafe's shaved ice ...

Japan's government will promote the charms of Japanese anime and manga at the World Expo in Osaka, which opens next month. "Anime Manga Tourism Festival" is slated to be held from April 30 to May ...

AnimeJapan 2025 took over Japan this past weekend, and with it revealed some big anime projects now in the works. AnimeJapan is usually one of the biggest events to help kick off the new year of ...