Hauntingly Beautiful Japanese Horror Tattoos By Korean Artist Suzani
One thing Japan is known for is horror, whether it’s blood-curdling folktales or good old scary movies like Ju-On and the Ring. Manga isn’t devoid…
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Japanese Illustrator Turns Life’s Awkward Yet Totally Relatable Moments Into Ukiyoe-Style Drawings
It’s a given that life has a bottomless stock of awkward moments for us to experience. But we tend to forget that we’re all human,…
Daughter Asks Dad To Turn Her Drawings Into Adorably Unique Character Bentos
As many dads in Japan have proved, a little bit of creativity goes a long way when it comes to putting a smile on their…
Sushi Cola And Sweet Sake Flavored Cream Puffs And Shaved Ice Make Summer Splash In Japan
You may remember that popular conveyor belt sushi chain (kaitenzushi) Kura Sushi took love for sushi a step further by introducing curry bread and cola…
Dine In The Presence Of Zombies And Lots Of Blood At Tokyo’s Bone-Chilling Vampire Cafe
Dining in a room with blood-splattered walls may not sound like the most appealing way to devour a meal, but that’s the kind of experience…
Have Breakfast With A Fruity Twist With Bread Loaves That Look Like Watermelons
From cat to bunny-shaped toasts, we thought we’d seen it all when it came to unconventional bread loaves. Turns out we were dead wrong, as…
Themed Cafe Turns Iconic Sailor Moon Items Into Deliciously Delectable Desserts
Sailor Moon, who fans know will never turn down a bite of something delicious, will no doubt approve of the kawaii cafe themed after her…
Japanese Twitter Users Turn Chocolate Boxes Into Elegant Handmade Creations
During Fall of 2016, Japanese confectionery brand Meiji released what they dubbed the “perfect bar of chocolate.” Named THE Chocolate, chocolate bars from this series…
Unleash The Green! Famous Kyoto Green Tea Shop Releases Matcha Curry
If you’re a fan of green tea, you don’t really need to travel anywhere specific in Japan to get your fix. All over the country,…
Japan’s First Female Sento Artist Hopes To Revitalize Public Baths With Soothing Murals
Bathing in Japan can be a cleansing experience on many levels, but much of the attention in this regard, rather understandably, goes to the luscious…
Rainbow Bentos Turn Ordinary Ingredients Into Radiant Edible Masterpieces
As anyone who makes (or has ever attempted to make) home-prepared bentos every day can attest to, getting out of bed to put together a…
Manga Artist Illustrates Somewhat Awkward Ways People Address Their Boyfriends In Japanese
In different countries, people address their loved ones differently. Some terms of endearment are evidently more unusual than others, and as Japanese manga artist Ezaki…
Fish Comes To Visit Japanese Diver Friend At Underwater Shrine For 30 Years
You may remember Hasama Underwater Park, a praised diving spot in Japan that houses an underwater Shinto shrine (a specially opened extension of the Susaki…
Japanese Plarail Fanatic Recreates Yokohama Station With A Toy Train Set
Japan is home to one of the most complex railway systems in the world, catering to the busy lives of the millions of pubic transport…
Turn Open Wine Bottles Into Decorative Art With Handmade Kokeshi Wine Bottle Closures
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls that were once adored by Japanese children as handmade, one-of-a-kind toys, but in more recent times they’ve been appreciated…