Karakuri Puppets: The Foundation For Japan’s Advanced Robot Technology
Japan takes its Robotics industry very seriously — just ask one of the country’s most beloved helper-robots, Pepper. But in all seriousness, there are over…
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Artists Turn Kumamon Into Symbol Of Support and Solidarity In Wake Of Kumamoto Earthquakes
Following the initial earthquake that struck the island of Kyushu, continuous earthquakes, including a 7.3 magnitude quake in Kumamoto prefecture that killed 32 people and…
China’s “Leftover Women” Take A Courageous Stand Against Society’s Labels
You’re too picky. You’re too stubborn. You’re too free-willed. These are the words Chinese women labelled “Sheng Nu” have to hear every day. “Sheng Nu,”…
Masterful Performance By Two Shamisen Girls Under Sakura Trees Is Simply Awe-Inspiring
It can be a tall order to pick out something that most beautifully represents Japanese culture, but perhaps two selections that would find little argument…
Tokyo’s Halal Kebab Bento Puts A Japanese Spin On Doner Kebabs
Tokyo is abundant in delicious foods and delicacies (it’s been crowned the Michelin guide’s dining capital of the world, after all), but we think the…
Do Your Makeup Like A Sailor Scout With The Crystal Star Compact
If you grew up watching Sailor Moon, chances are you either owned one of the Sailor Moon compacts, or at least wanted to own one….
Tonkatsu DJ: Club-Worthy Music From The Sounds Of A Tonkatsu Restaurant
“Are the chefs of tonkatsu restaurants the same as DJs??” This was the odd but thought-provoking question of Katsumata Agetarō, protagonist/tonkatsu-chef-and-DJ-in-training of the Japanese gag…
Sakura Shaped Pasta Turn Any Dish Into Your Own Personal Hanami
As the sakura season reaches its beautiful and bittersweet finale, cherry blossom fans are enjoying their last run of sakura-themed goods for the year. While…
Rare Photo Series Of The Last Samurai Warriors In 19th Century Japan
The last of Japan’s samurai warriors existed during the 19th century, just before the 1868 Meiji Restoration and end of feudalism forced them to give…
Stay Ahead Of The Seasons With This Stylish Summer Kimono And Yukata Collection
As sakura gracefully fall into flowing rivers and more and more people put on masks to fight off the spell of hay-fever, Japan is reminded…
Sushi Restaurant Serves Tiny Plates Of Miniature Sushi — For Free!
Watching videos of edible, miniature food in the making is oddly satisfying, but at sushi restaurant Sushiya no Nohachi, you can actually order a tiny…
This Duck Swimming Through A Sakura-Covered River Is Your Zen Moment Of The Day
As the sakura season in Japan winds down, fans of these beautiful cherry blossoms are reminded of their bittersweet nature and the specific reason they…
The “Curious” Culture Of Hanami: Picnicking Under The Sakura Trees
Upon the arrival of spring each year, the Japanese flock to parks to sit under the blooming cherry blossom trees and have picnics with family,…
Drone Captures Breathtaking Bird’s-Eye-View Of 800 Sakura Trees In Tokyo
Tokyo, for all its charming parks and scenic views, Tokyo is not often the first place in Japan to come to mind when one thinks…
Is Japan Ready For This Hearty BBQ Sauce Tempura Bowl?
When it comes to Japanese food, you won’t find a whole lot that have as much going on in one bowl than a classic tempura-don…