A Day In The Life Of A Japanese Monk
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a monk at a Japanese Buddhist temple? Well, Emiky from the YouTube channel, Emily…
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The Tomb Of Jesus…In Japan
Source: YouTube Christianity has endured a tumultuous history in Japan, as you may have guessed if you have seen Scorsese’s 30-year recent passion project, “Silence,”…
KFC Japan Offering Finger Condoms For Protection From Fried Chicken
KFC’s promise of “finger lickin’ good” chicken may have found a self-inflicted obstacle in Japan, as the Japanese branch of the fried chicken chain is…
Adult Wrapping: Japanese Posture Fixing Method That Puts You Back In The Womb
Between long work days for employees and demanding after-school activities for students, it’s no wonder that Japan tends to value relaxing therapeutic methods to correct…
The Japanese Prime Minister Has A Very Particular Way Of Merging Into Traffic
If you’ve been to Japan, you’ve likely encountered public workers and professional officials such as train conductors and policemen, who wear easily noticeable white gloves…
Instructional Video Teaches How To Use Japanese Style Toilets And Washlets With Different Techniques
Toilets in Japan can be confusing and frustrating for some first time visiters. To avoid any…tragic happenings during your business, here are some simple instructions…
Cat Uses Japanese Traditional Hand-Tattooing Technique On Another Cat
Kazuaki Horitomo is a California-based tattoo artist and cat lover. His art illustrations feature the deep Japanese tradition of tebori, a technique of tattooing by…
10 Truths You Don’t Want To Know About All-Girls Schools in Japan
Among many people, there exists a very “mystical” image about all-girls schools. They are even referred to as the “secret garden” among many Japanese people….
Japanese Art Meets Kylo Ren, BB-8, And Stormtroopers In Traditional Woodblock Prints
The traditional art of Japanese woodblock printing has joined forces with one of today’s most epic film series, Star Wars. Utilizing a form of printing…
Japan’s Fallen Leaf Art Is Keeping Autumn’s Beauty Alive And Surprisingly Cute
Japan takes a lot of pride in their distinctly visible seasons, so when Autumn comes around, koyou–or leaves turning red, yellow, and orange–scenery taking on…
Japanese Sumi-e Artist Brings Rurouni Kenshin Characters To Life With Brilliant Ink Paintings
We’ve seen highly impressive traditional Japanese ink paintings embrace characters of popular fiction before, most recently and seamlessly seen with these Star Wars bujinga, or…
Japanese Group Performs Otaku Dance Number To Attack On Titan Theme Song
Concerts of Japanese idol singers are never complete without otagei, a type of dance performed by the audience that often involves jumping, clapping, and intense…
Orinigiri: Combining Origami and Onigiri To Make Beautifully Shaped Rice Balls
Origami, the traditional paper folding art of Japan, has such a global presence and appreciation that at times it is hard to even associate the…
Kyoto Brand Reveals 2016 Winter Collection For Modern Kimono Wear
It’s hard to find anyone wearing a kimono in Japan unless it’s for a special occasion, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there are…
2-Minute Video Poignantly Captures The Stressful Reality Of Japan’s College Entrance Exams
For many high school students in Japan, acceptance into a prestigious college or university is often considered the key path toward a successful and stable…