Buddhist “Heart Sutra” Is Hard To Decipher – But This ‘Rock Music’ Version Makes It Accessible!
Heart Sutra, in a sense, summarizes the “Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra” – which is a massive 600 volumes and 6 million Chinese characters long – into just…
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Japanese Manhole Covers Are Surprisingly Artistic
Updated on 6/25/18 If you’ve ever been to Japan, then you may have noticed a habit of artistically advertising local famous places and goods around…
Now You Can Eat Food From Ghibli Movies At Home!
I don’t think I’ve ever watched a Ghibli movie without wanting to eat whatever the characters were eating — they just make everything look so…
5 Underrated But Incredibly Beautiful Japan Travel Spots
If you asked someone where to travel to in Japan, you would no doubt be presented with a list of “must see” spots–the hustle and…
Awesome Gundam Designs On Traditional Japanese Porcelain Tableware
Whether you’re a fan of traditional Japanese arts and crafts, or just somebody who wants to admire your favorite Gundam characters and scenes while you…
Have You Ever Tried A Kotatsu? You’ll Never Have To Leave Bed Again!
Kotatsu have been around for a long time, but it’s right around this time of year that Japanese social media begins buzzing with anticipation to…
The Absolutely Stunning Aqua-Art Of Hidetomo Kimura: Goldfish Have Never Looked This Good
Goldfish have a special place in Japanese culture. They were first introduced by the Chinese during the sixteenth century, and were initially kept as treasured…
Japanese Women Give Their Take On The Gender Gap In Japan
Different ideas and attitudes between different cultures is not exactly a groundbreaking idea, but perhaps one of the most challenging differences in Japanese culture to…
Japan Had Its Own Halloween-Like Festival – RAD Costume!!
As we’ve covered in the past, Halloween has caught on in Japan – come October, you’ll see people in costumes, wherever you go. However, it…
Japan Has A Temple For Cats, And It’s Really Sweet
Japanese temples have a longstanding history of taking in those who are on a journey, displaced, or simply just need a place to lay their…
Beautiful Chalk-Art Commercial From Japan Is Simply Breathtaking
This painstakingly made commercial for the popular Japanese snack, CalorieMate, is blowing our minds with just how much effort was put into crafting beautiful artwork…
Alice In Wonderland Re-imagined With Japanese Artwork: Gorgeous Watercolor
Alice in Wonderland is beloved and celebrated for its surreal charm and dreamlike atmosphere. As it turns out, the fairy tale setting and characters translate…
There Are 66 Movie References In This One Picture: How Many Can You Name?
Guess the 66 movie references in this quiz while you stay at home. If you consider yourself a movie buff or know anyone who does,…
Fastest Mochi Makers in Japan Have Mindblowingly Accurate Technique
In Japan, mochi (rice cakes) are commonly enjoyed all around the country, but are especially eaten during the New Year holiday season as part of…
Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of “Smooth Criminal” By Michael Jackson Is So Awesome
Alien Ant Farm, this is not. Professional shakuhachi (a traditional bamboo flute) player Yoshimi Tsujimoto and two supporting koto players put an unusual, but totally…