These Cats Had Their Kotatsu Cover Taken Away, Now They Seek Answers As Adorably As Possible
Now that the cold of Winter has set in and taken Japan in her icy grip, just about everyone in the country is racing for…
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Japanese Craftsman Free-Handedly Painting Bowl Will Make You Hold Your Breath
Remember in art class when you were you convinced you were on the verge of creating a masterpiece, but still had to face the daunting…
Awesome Retro Japanese Graphic Designs From The 1920’s
Nowadays Japanese advertisements seems to focus on using strange or quirky content to grab attention, but this collection of posters, magazine covers, and advertisements from…
The Surprisingly Artistic Designs Of Japanese Gas Tanks
As the kingdom of cute, it should be no surprise that Japan tries to infuse charming aesthetic into as much of its property as possible….
Japanese Kindergarten Built Around Trees Encourages Kids To Just Be Kids
Just outside Tokyo, — one of the busiest, most fast-paced cities in the world — stands the “world’s best kindergarten.” Designed by Tezuka Architects, Fuji…
Legendary Manga Creator’s Memory Honored By Adorable Shiba-inu Dressed As Japanese Demons
On November 11, 2015, prolific manga creator Shigeru Mizuki passed away. Best known for his yokai (supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore) themed Ge Ge Ge…
Japanese Dolls Of Round Bearded Men Will Bring You Luck When Nothing Else Can
Good lucks charms are popular gifts in Japan. Back when I was studying for college exams, I remember receiving a handful of good luck tokens…
Japan’s First Robot Hotel Carries Your Bag To Your Room
A unique and a first style of hotel appeared in Nagasaki Prefecture called Henn-na Hotel. A hotel with only robots. It is not a huge…
Samurai Smartphone Parade: Japan Replaces Swords With Phones To Hilariously Teach Us Safety
As great as smart phones have been for our convenience, they can also lead to some lapses in safety. Walking around while texting or looking…
This Look At School Lunch In Japan Shows Us It’s About Learning As Well As Eating!
Back in your school days, the lunch bell may have been a sign of temporary freedom for you. A nice break from a slog of…
Japanese Artist Creates Exquisitely Nostalgic Illustrations Of Japanese Princesses
When we think of princesses, a lot of us might imagine Cinderella or Snow White. But there is one Japanese artist that is fascinated with…
Japanese Instrumental And Beat Box Covers Of Attack On Titan, Mission Impossible, Dragon Ball–And More!
Japanese traditional instrumental covers can be really freaking sweet, but when you add a human beat box into the mix? Well, it just adds a…
Artist’s Ghibli-Inspired Prints Bring New Perspective To Famous Movie Scenes
Fan art is just one of the many different ways fans express their love for their favorite works of fiction, and even though they are…
Denny’s Is Getting A Traditional Japanese Cuisine Makeover In Tochigi Prefecture
Let’s be honest. “Hey dude, let’s go to Denny’s” is not a phrase you hear very often. It’s usually a choice made for you, and…
Winner Of Japan’s Annual Mascot Contest Announced! Do We Have A Worthy Champion?
At this point, nobody is a stranger to Japan’s love of mascots. Heck, just a few months ago we showed you that the mascot boom…