Weeping Plum Trees Are Springtime Gifts Of Nature That Bloom Even Before Cherry Blossoms
Selected as one of the Top 10 Photographers of the Tokyo Camera Club, Takahiro Bessho has been known to seek out and capture hidden gems…
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No Friends? Take Pictures With “Rental Friends” And Look Popular On Social Media
With smartphones and social media, it’s become so much easier to connect with friends from all over the world. But now, SNS accounts have become…
60-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Releases “No Rice No Life” Music Video And It’s Flawless
The Japanese hip hop grandma has returned. After showing off her dance moves to “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars with her other elderly friends, she…
Charming Studio Ghibli Tea Collection Will Let You Sip Tea Harvested Near Totoro’s Forest And More
Lupicia is a Japanese tea retailer with products that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the tastebuds, and from April 22nd,…
Live Out Your Own Fairytale At Home In Comfy Beauty And The Beast Loungewear
Answering the wishes of every princess-at-heart who still dreams of living inside a fairytale are comfy yet cute loungewear inspired by characters like Alice, Snow…
Virtual YouTuber Livestreams Horror Gameplay With Real-Time Reaction
YouTuber ALERT! Meet Kizuna Ai, an A.I. YouTuber. You can call her Ai, or Ai-chan, or even waifu if you’re a hardcore anime-lover. Ai might…
Netflix Releases Movie Trailer For American Remake Of Death Note
Word has long been out of an American remake of popular Japanese manga Death Note, and Netflix has finally released an action-packed trailer for their…
New Deep-Green Tea Kit Kats Contain Double The Matcha Flavor
The popular adventurous and seasonal flavors of Japanese Kit Kats have been trending toward more traditional Japanese food and drink lately, with sake and sushi…
See The Works Of Famous Final Fantasy Concept Artist At This Free Art Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking computer graphics of the Final Fantasy series and you’ll know that its creation required the collaborative efforts of many of…
Delicious Sakura Dessert Plates And Shakes Will Make Cherry Blossom Viewing Even Better
The end of March marks the beginning of Japan’s gorgeous cherry blossom season, and one of the best ways it is enjoyed is with seasonal…
Send Your Friend A Free Drink From Anywhere Behind This Digital Japanese Vending Machine
When it comes to lifestyle technology, Japan is known to take it one step further than other countries. This can often be seen on a…
Get A Glimpse Of Shōnen Jump’s Cover Designing Process In This Rare Time Lapse Video
Anyone who’s walked into a bookstore in Japan has most likely come across thick Weekly Shōnen Jump magazines, known in Japan as the best-selling and…
Need Some Sleep? Head To Harajuku’s Limited Time Sleep Cafe For A Coffee And A Nap
During times when we’re deprived of sleep the most, finding that one opportunity to sneak in some extra z’s — whether on the bus ride…
Change Up Your Skincare Routine By Using Face Masks Made With Japanese Sake And Tea Seed Oil
When a bottle of Japanese sake is placed in front of us, the typical response would be to pour it into a cup and drink….
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[Part 2] Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
Earlier this year, we introduced the heartwarming and impressive series of illustrations by Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta,…