Famous Japanese Artworks Painted On Store Shutters At Kyoto’s Unique Night Museum
One work of art can be appreciated in a plethora of ways, especially when it’s seen in a completely different light — literally. Giving art…
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High Quality Tea And Coffee Blended To Perfection In Kyoto’s “Japanese-Style Coffee”
The Japanese love their coffee and tea, but when you’re in a country where both drinks are offered virtually everywhere and brewed to perfection, it’s…
Teaser Visuals Revealed From Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano’s New Ninja Vampire Series
Yoshitaka Amano, a Japanese artist and character designer perhaps most known as the main illustrator for the Final Fantasy franchise, is back in the work…
Food Truck Sells Black “Ninja” Takoyaki At Osaka Castle
When you talk about famous food in Osaka, the clear number one is Takoyaki. The fried octopus balls topped with globs of mayonnaise and sweet…
If You’re Not Big On Wasabi, Make Sure You’ve Had The Real Thing!
As general knowledge of Japanese food is expanding around the world (and even in Japan), there seems to be a better understanding about dishes and…
Get The Japanese Matsuri Experience Through Dramatic 3D Sound
It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…
Fans Can Now Purchase Moyoco Anno’s Artwork Reproduced As Ukiyo-e Paintings
Japanese manga artist and fashion writer Moyoco Anno was recently the main feature of Parco Museum’s STRIP! Portfolio 1996-2016 art exhibition, and while you won’t…
New Onigiri Stand Will Offer High-End Rice Balls Paired Perfectly With Wine And Sake
Onigiri, or rice balls, are the simplest but also one of the most beloved foods in Japan. All you need to prepare one is a…
Tokyo Design Week’s Sharaku Exhibition Features Creative Modern Works Inspired By The Great Artist
Much of Tōshūsai Sharaku, one of Japan’s most widely known ukiyo-e artists, has been shrouded in mystery since his short 10-month career as an active…
Carry A Crying Chiaotzu On Your Back Like Your Own Baby
Chiaotzu is one of the instantly recognizable Dragon Ball characters, sporting very white skin, red cheeks, and has one strand of hair. He is not…
Japanese Government Releases Stock Free Photographs Of Japan’s Breathtaking Sceneries
As a new effort by the Japanese government to welcome in more tourists from around the globe, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry…
Tokyo Ramen Chef Reveals The Insane Hours That Come With Running A Restaurant
Ramen is one of the most popular Japanese fast foods in the world, and you may have wondered what it would be like to run…
Japanese Wood Liqueur Serves Up Traditional Craft In Maple Syrup-Like Flavor
With Japan’s deep history comes a variety of traditions, ranging from fashion, food, to art. But the glaring reality shows that many of such traditions…
Japanese People Give Their Take On Half-Indian Miss World Japan Beauty Queen
When Tokyo native and half-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa was recently crowned as Japan’s representative in the Miss World contest, Japanese social media was polarized with reactions…
Nissan Commercial Features Insane Techniques Of Japanese Professionals
The Japanese may be known to value their stoic, strictly business professionalism, but experts that really know what they’re doing have the emotional luxury to…