New Grid-Bonsai Trees Let You Enjoy Traditional Japanese Art As A Puzzle
As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…
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The Kimono Will Survive: Sheila Cliffe Says It’s A ‘Complete, Fulfilling Fashion System’
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Are you curious about the Japanese traditional dress known as kimono? After the recent media storm surrounding Kim Kardashian’s short-lived underwear…
Kawaii Monster Cafe’s Halloween Menu Features Western “Monster Celebrities” Vampire, Frankenstein and Werewolf
With Halloween a month away, many of those who plan to be in Tokyo this season are thinking of doing something fun for Halloween. There…
Enjoy A Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Tempura and All-You-Can-Drink Libations
If you’ve ever strolled along the riverfront or visited a popular tourist spot near around Tokyo Bay, especially at night, you may have noticed long…
Tea Ware Exhibition at Suntory Museum Promises Rare Look at Japanese Culture
An exhibition showcasing ceramic works for use in the Japanese tea ceremony, “Mino Tea Wares: Kiseto, Setoguro, Shino, and Oribe,” is underway at the Suntory…
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 11
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Meet Momo and Other Ghastly Girls at “The Grudge Girls Revolution” Exhibition
Momo and the Grudge Girls Although most of the world may only know about Momo through the Momo’s Challenge viral hoax, her origins are in…
Gen Hoshino Streams Entire Catalog, Embarks on “POP VIRUS World Tour” in November 2019
Gen Hoshino Whether you know Gen Hoshino from the viral “Love Dance” set to his song “Koi” used in the TBS drama “The Full-Time Wife…
Visit Anime Sites with Tours by otomo in Collaboration with Anime Tourism Association
“Anime Pilgrimages” in Japan When making their travel plans in Japan, many anime fans consider visiting locations which inspired their favorite works, or as Japanese…
Fanciful and Fantastical Palanquins Paraded at Tokyo University of the Arts’ “Geisai” Festival
“Geisai” Festival at Tokyo University of the Arts One of the most distinguished art universities in Japan, the Tokyo University of the Arts 東京藝術大学 (also…
“Weathering with You” Exhibition & Collaboration Menu at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo
“Weathering with You” Makoto Shinkai’s “Weathering with You” is turning out to be the hit film of the year in Japan. According to Natalie News,…
The Enchanting Forests Of Yakushima Explored In Stunning 8K Video
Located off the southern coast of Kyushu, the lush, green cedar forests of Yakushima are heralded as one of the most beautiful areas in Japan…
Japan Turns Competitive Pillow Fighting Into An Art Form
Pillow fighting as a sport! Most of us have enjoyed a good pillow fight at some time in our lives. (If you haven’t, you don’t…
Do Japanese Art Swords Surrendered after WWII Constitute War Loot?
(By Paul Martin) In recent times, there have been many cases of war loot being repatriated to the original owners, their descendants, or country of…
Traditional Japanese Cut Glass Set Inspired By One Piece Characters
There’s been quite a few ways for One Piece fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the mega-popular anime and manga series this year, including…