Showa retro fashion lover takes Japanese cafe back to the ’80s when she shows up
As time goes by, so do people’s lifestyles. Fashion, in particular, is one visible sign of the changing times. Recently in Japan, nostalgia for the…
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First-Ever Moving Red Carpet Event On A Bullet Train
“We’ve never quite had a press conference like that before and never will again,” said Brad Pitt, riding a real Shinkansen to promote his new…
Hand-held fireworks performer has photog son capture the moment with stunning results
Japanese photographer はやて Hayate (teeeehaya.photo) travels around Japan in search of spectacular scenery and captures beautiful landscapes in his photographs. Most of Hayate’s photos on…
Japanese art collective NAKED explores the world of tea ceremony and Sen no Rikyu in exhibition
Japanese art collective NAKED have become known for their digital art encompassing projection mapping, interactive videos and physical installations. Their newest project, ‘NAKED meets’, has…
Okinawa’s Awamori: The Spirit That Survived
With more than 500 years of history as part of Okinawa’s unique culture, the liquor Awamori has evolved and found a loyal fan base in…
Viral manga depicts woman unexpectedly “reunited” with a lost loved one
As Japan celebrates the Obon festival (Aug. 13th to 15th) this year, when the spirits of ancestors are believed to visit the family home, many…
World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
Today, on August 9th, 2022, news emerged that fashion designer Issey Miyake had passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was 84 years old. Miyake…
Japan’s spectacular nebuta lantern floats make long-awaited return to festival under brilliant fireworks show
It seems like each summer festival in Japan has something unique about its fireworks show that makes it stand out. When it comes to Aomori…
Why Japanese instant noodles are now dedicated to Nine-Tailed Fox Demoness freed from Killing Stone
On March 5th, 2022, you have felt an ominous chill. If you were left wondering why, that’s because on that day Japan’s famous “Killing Stone”,…
Incense shaped into human outlines evokes memories of dearly departed’s favorite activities
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
Japanese writer stuns Twitter with his 1940s makeover, showing that good fashion never dies
The history of fashion clearly shows that looks go in and out of style with the times. Not only clothing, but also makeup and hairstyles…
Samurai armor fan models stylish recommendation for keeping cool this summer
With summer heat and humidity reaching some pretty harsh levels in Japan, many have been switching up their fashion choices to focus on staying cool…
Dragon god seemingly stunned by sudden temple decorations in Japan
Talented photographer Take (@Atsushi_Takeoka) travels Japan, snapping gorgeous photography of some of the country’s most standout scenery. Sometimes natural scenery has to take a backseat…
Japanese daughter doesn’t want “girly” kimono for ceremonial photoshoot, unsheathes epic look instead
On November 15th, some Japanese families celebrate the festival day and rite of passage of Shichi-Go-San (七五三, literally “seven-five-three”). The day is observed as a…
Japan’s onsen are famous, but its notenburo are even better!
Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright…