This Miniature Zen Garden Is All You Need To Create Your Own Spiritual Oasis
During those times when life feels too stressful to handle, we could all benefit from a miniature zen garden to help us soothe our souls…
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Classic Manga “Space Battleship Yamato” And “Galaxy Express 999” Are Making A Comeback As Original Ukiyo-e Paintings
Classic Japanese manga and anime are often reincarnated in HD, brand new sequels, and even into gorgeous ukiyo-e artwork. More modern series like One Piece,…
Authentic Katana Paper Knives Will Make You Feel Like A Sword-Swinging Samurai
It’s a common dream for Japanese history buffs to want to display an authentic katana in their homes, but as many are also aware, traditional…
Iwate Prefecture Makes Goofy Samurai Pictograms To Help Tourists Traveling In Japan
When traveling to a new country, it’s always best to be informed beforehand of the general cultural mannerisms of that particular destination. But it’s obviously…
Are You Down With Strawberry and Balsamic Vinegar Sushi? This Department Store Is!
We’ve observed before that there’s nothing about sushi that dictates raw fish be a topping, with Japan dishing out Kit Kat sushi as the most…
City In Hiroshima Looks For Love And Tourism With Smooth Dancing “Crazy” Mascot
If you’ve been paying attention, Japan is very big on regional mascots, so much that they even have an annual contest to determine the best…
Bring Home A Piece Of Japan With These Cute Graphic Cushions
Despite the thousands of souvenirs among which a traveler can choose from in Japan, it isn’t always easy finding the perfect one. It can’t be…
Curate A Digital Art Museum With Thousands Of Free Japanese Artworks Provided By The Met
Devoting a few hours of the day to visit an art museum is a privilege not everyone has the time to enjoy, but with the…
Heavy Snowfall In Kyoto Breaks Tengu’s Nose, So Station Staff Give It A Bandage
For the most part, heavy snowfall in this January covered Kyoto in a gorgeous blanket of snow, elevating the already scenic city to a whole…
The Angelic “Chicken Attack” Song Might Be The Next PPAP
Who doesn’t like chickens? But that’s not the point. The point is if you underestimate the power of nature you will be served for a…
You Can Now Grab Quality Dashi On The Go From Vending Machines In Tokyo
Dashi is a type of Japanese cooking stock that’s essential to Japanese cuisine. It’s used as the base for a myriad of local foods, including…
Japanese Style Candied Sweet Potato Fries Coming To McDonald’s Japan
Japan, and McDonald’s Japan in particular, are really big on seasonal releases and limited-edition flavors, as evidenced by their chocolate sauce French Fries and Halloween…
Passing Through Nagasaki’s Lantern Festival By Train Is A Spirited Away Experience
They may not be the first lanterns that have us thinking of Studio Ghibli in Japan, but when one takes a quiet train ride through…
Coca-Cola Japan Gets In The Season With Sakura Design Coke Bottle
With Japan’s love of seasonal bottle designs and sakura-themed beverages, it was only a matter of time before the two collided in the form of…
Final Fantasy VII Comes To Life At Sapporo Snow Festival With Brilliant Projection Mapping
Every February, the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido seems to level up in quality, displaying massive and beautiful snow sculptures, many of which feature…