March 2016

Drunken Salary Man

If you are around any of the stations close to a late train in Tokyo, it is not uncommon to see a drunken salary man…


Shibuya Bar Street, Nonbei Yokocho

Shibuya’s Bar Street, known locally as Nonbei Yokocho or Drunkard’s Alley, is a charming and intimate lane nestled behind the bustling Shibuya Station. This small…


Lotteria

Lotteria is a fast food restaurant that first opened its doors in Tokyo in 1972. Since then, the franchise has expanded across Japan and into…


Great Buddha of Kamakura

The Daibutsu, or Great Buddha of Kamakura, is an iconic and awe-inspiring monument that stands 13.35 metres tall and weighs an impressive 93 tons, making…


happy jappy relaunch

Our 10th birthday relaunch

It’s Happy Jappy’s tenth birthday and to celebrate our entire site has had a brand new makeover, with new content, brand new pictures and a…