Japan Self-Defense Force To Open More Positions To Women
In an unprecedented move by the Japanese government, the Ministry of Defense has opened up positions in the Self-Defense Force to women that would give…
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Send A Seed Package As A Thank-You Gift Like Totoro, But Wrapped In Cute Totoro Hand Towels
Anyone who has watched Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro might remember the scene where Totoro gives Satsuki and Mei a small package of nuts and…
Wasabi The Dog Celebrates His 10th Year As Japan’s First-Ever Shiba Inu Ball Boy
While they might spend the bulk of their time watching from the sidelines, being a ball boy/girl is no easy task. It’s even harder with…
Chinese Company’s Sailor Moon Smartphone And Selfie Stick Are Must-Haves For Sailor Scouts Everywhere
The world may never again be graced with a new episode from the Sailor Moon series, but there’s definitely no shortage of Sailor Moon-themed goods…
196 Countries Are Getting Represented With Unique Kimono Designs In Ambitious Kimono Project
Last year we learned of a project in which Japanese organization Imagine Oneworld, Inc. was working to promote the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional…
Try Gold Leaf-Covered Matcha Gelatos For A Lavish Spin To Your Usual Ice Cream Cone
It’s not every day we’re served dishes sprinkled with gold leaf, which is predominantly used in festive and often expensive dishes in Japan. For tea…
Photographer’s Journey Through Japan During Cherry Blossom Season Turns Into A Fairy Tale
Japan’s cherry blossom (sakura) season has pretty much wrapped up, giving way to increasingly warmer weather and the looming rainy season. However, for as long…
Indulge Your Inner Sailor Scout With These Custom Engraved Sailor Moon Wine Glasses
Believe it or not, it’s been 25 years since the Sailor Moon animation was first broadcast in 1992, and young fans whose childhoods were spent…
Adorable Ghibli Coasters Will Make Sure You Never Get Rings On The Table Again
If you’re one of those people who can’t stand getting water rings on the table (or if you just want a magical Ghibli touch to…
Touching Flip Book Animation Is Making Teary-Eyed Audiences Miss Their Moms
Tekken, a Japanese comedian and renowned illustrator, has never failed to reduce audiences to tears with his plethora of touching flip book animations. His works…
Panic Hits Pokémon World Festival As Dancing Pikachu Deflates During Performance
Seeing a troop of dancing Pikachus is nothing new (heck, we’ve seen Pikachus clubbing with lasers shooting out of their eyes), but witnessing the moment…
Japanese Miniature Food Artist Creates Meals Tiny Enough To Be Served On Our Fingertips
It’s safe to say that many artists are drawn to recreating food in miniature size, whether completely edible or as a form of decorative art,…
Sailor Moon Will Keep Your Money Safe In This Gorgeous Wallet Made From Traditional Kyoto Textiles
No matter what we’d like to believe, money is a crucial part of life. So why not stash your cash and credit cards in an…
Studio Ghibli Animator’s Touching Commercial For A Bread Company Is Reminiscent Of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Thankfully for Studio Ghibli fans, the creative prowess of the animators who worked on Ghibli classics can be enjoyed in works outside of those made…
3D Pen Artist Creates Amazing Figures Of Anime Characters Like Goku, Gyarados, And Haku
Pens have previously gone from being simple writing tools to technologically advanced gadgets that conduct electricity right on top of a piece of paper, and…