Universal Studios Japan Invites You To Ride Through The Evangelion World In VR
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) uses their massive scope of creativity to bring new, themed attractions to their guests every season. But when they have an…
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Hatsune Miku Gives You A Virtual Foodie Tour Of Japan
To effectively promote Japanese food culture to foreigners, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is now tapping into the appeal of popular vocaloid…
Pets Celebrate Girl’s Day In Japan And Look Better Than All Of Us
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a special day of celebration that consists of displaying a set of ornamental dolls of the Emperor, Empress, and other…
Art Teacher Treats Graduating Students To Amazing Studio Ghibli Chalkboard Art
You may remember Hirotaka Hamasaki, a Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer who has a talent for extremely detailed and breathtaking chalkboard art. He recently…
Japanese Embroidery Artist Paints With Needle And Thread To Create Miniature Artwork Of Food
Working with a vast selection of over 500 colored threads ready at her command, Japanese embroidery artist ipnot has the artistic prowess to know just…
Sumo Wrestler Eats Brutal Knockout And Goes Straight To Dream Street
We’ve been happy to look at the lighter side of sumo wrestling before, whether it be dominating arcade taiko games or skydiving with an official…
New Pokemon Ad Features Usain Bolt And Pikachu Trading Electric Speed
Legendary Olympian and speedster Usain Bolt finally meets Pikachu. With puns, lightning speed, and each having tons of Japanese fans, it seems like a natural…
Artist Arranges Objects In Studio Ghibli Films Into Awesome Posters
British artist Jordan Bolton makes “alternative movie posters” by recreating iconic and memorable objects featured in film. While some of his more creative work may…
81-Year-Old Woman Learns How To Make Smart Phone Game In 6 Months, Make Tech Fun For Elderly
One of the most appealing aspects of Japan is the opportunity to see traditional culture still thrive in a modern day that is constantly changing….
Japan Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Anime By Launching A Free Archive Of Works Throughout The Century
Anime has long been regarded as one of the many elements defining Japanese culture, and famous Japanese works have crossed land and sea to reach…
Traditional Japanese Ink Wash Iron Man Is Here To Save The Future And Ancient Past
Tony Stark is a star of the Marvel Universe, a genius billionaire who invented the Iron Man suit for himself to save the world. His…
Recognition App Hilariously Misidentifies Buddhist Statues Displayed Inside A Japanese Store
For better or for worse, smartphones are increasingly becoming tools essential to our day-to-day lives. New apps are being invented by the minute, and as…
Hypothetical Studio Ghibli Theme Park Art Shows One Charming Attraction After Another
While we’ve seen conceptual art of what a Studio Ghibli Theme Park might look like before (and it was even made by a Disney artist…
Here’s Alphonse Elric In The Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Movie
Fans of the mega-popular anime and manga series Fullmetal Alchemist are still straddling the line between anxiety and anticipation after a live-action adaption was announced,…
Japanese Viewers Vote For The 10 Most Heartbreaking Animated Movies Of All Time
Just because animation isn’t “real life” doesn’t mean animated movies are less poignant and emotionally stirring. With sincere storylines and super realistic motion graphics, many…