When Japan’s octopus wieners go wrong, they get downright terrifying
Part of the joy for lunchtime for kids in Japan is opening up your bento box is seeing what your parents were able to whip…
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Japanese artist’s miniature pop-up doll houses amaze with details and lights
Mamehon Dollhouse’s magnificent miniature pop-up dollhouses Talented Japanese artist 豆本ドールハウス Mamehon Dollhouse (@mame_lili_lily) creates incredibly detailed and complex miniature dollhouses that pop out from a…
Bunny lover turns spilled coffee grounds into work of art with perfect model
There’s no use crying over spilt coffee grounds. That’s not quite how the saying goes, but Japanese Twitter user and rabbit lover @phoen428 may as…
Photographer shows why the Pink Moon hits differently in Japan
In some places such as North America, April’s full moon is known as the “Pink Moon” due to the emergence of a seasonal flower called…
Anime director unearths Godzilla manga he wrote at 12-years-old that shows genius talent
Normally it wouldn’t be a giant surprise for accomplished animation director Yoshitomo Yonetani (@yonetanikantoku) to impress with his artwork, as hits like King of Braves…
Fire Pokémon come to life with incredible life-sized Cyndaquil fireworks stand
Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) is what you would call a Pokémon clay artist. That may be putting it a bit too modestly however. The talented artist…
Japan’s lavishly embellished “Dekotora” trucks join OpenSea NFT marketplace
The year is 1975, maths professor Erno Rubik files a patent for his 3D cube puzzle creation, mood rings have entered the market and are…
“A stunning display of exceptional talent!”: Japanese traditional woodcarver will captivate you
On his YouTube channel, traditional Japanese sculptor 髙場正良 Masayoshi Takaba introduces his gorgeous creations. Takaba works exclusively in wood, carving beautiful and intricate decorative pieces…
Japanese hamster cookies are just too cute to eat!
Japanese sweets artist mocha mocha (@mochamochamm) has a tasty talent for baking up delicious treats that we fear may be too cute to eat. For…
Japanese artist stuns Twitter with dramatic growth in skill since middle school
It’s not uncommon for skilled artists to already show signs of their genius from an early age. However, for Japanese artist ハンカチ Hankachi (@koutyakizoku), their…
Channel your inner fox with a fox mask from Komendo
About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…
Mimicry in style! Transforming Ditto nail art will play with your perception
It sure would be nice to be able to admire Pokémon in the real world. NAIL STUDIO STELLAR (@NAIL_STELLAR), a nail salon in Osaka, has…
In “most beautiful” nighttime sakura photo, cherry blossoms aren’t the real star
One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
Puzzling manga mystery on popular pudding has Japanese netizens baffled
Japan has some really delicious puddings to choose from, including some handed out by a giant furry cat. So it can take a bit to…
Princess Mononoke cosplayer’s gear is so amazing she can actually ride Yakul
Directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is a certified anime classic filled with beloved characters. So it’s no wonder cosplayers are…