Hatsune Miku Reimagined As Edo Kimono Girl In Traditional Ukiyo-e Painting
Iconic figures in modern pop culture — from American rock band KISS to Captain America — have recently been making their way onto traditional Japanese…
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Hand Painted Tumblers Combine Your Morning Coffee With Traditional Japanese Craft
Keep a piece of traditional Japanese craft by your side with beautiful hand painted tumblers, currently available on Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake. Source: Makuake Urushi…
Japan Discovered The Favorite Type Of Ramen In All Prefectures
The traditional Japanese food Ramen has a large variety of flavors, but it was originally divided into four typical flavors: Shoyu(Soy), Miso, Tonkotsu(Pork), and Shiyo(Salt)….
Gorgeous Cat Motif Cut Glass With Edo Period Technique
One of the original Japanese art crafts found in the Edo period, is the Edo Kiriko, which uses cutting patterns in the surface of glass….
Brush Up On Your Manga History At The Upcoming “Journey Of Manga” Art Exhibition
The origins of manga have long been debated, with speculations that its history goes far back into the 12th century, when pictorial scrolls are said…
Take Pictures In The Armor Of Famous Samurai At Tokyo’s New Photo Studio
We live in a world where it is extremely easy to take fun, memorable pictures and edit them in any way our hearts desire. But…
Revel In Japanese Art And Tradition At The Annual Art Illumination Exhibition
If you’re looking to have a traditional, breathtaking, and rather rare Japanese cultural experience this summer, look no further than the Wanoakari x Hyakudan Kaidan…
Celebrate The Summer With Colorful Nebuta Festival-Themed Accessories
You can’t say you’ve experience a proper Japanese summer without going to one of the myriad summer festivals throughout the country. From the smaller festivals…
Wife Made A Panda Lying On An Inari Sushi For Her Late Work Husband
Do you know Inari sushi? It’s the only sushi that does not have fish or any other extra ingredients on it, similar to rice ball….
Samurai Schoolgirl Fights With Japanese Sumo To Get Back Her Chicken Ramen
Nissin’s first brand of instant noodle “Chicken Ramen” was invented back in 1958 by Momofuku Ando. Thanks to him, poor college students can crack their…
Japanese Company Inadvertently Creates Country’s Most Grotesque Gift Box
Celebratory life events like childbirth call for the giving and receiving of gifts, and the more unique the present, the more memorable the occasion becomes….
Wearing Goggles Helps For Better Vision While Eating Japanese BBQ
Most people in Japan love sushi, but it doesn’t mean they don’t prefer meat. In fact, one of the most common restaurants to go to…
Kyoto Temple Worries About Pokemon Trainers, Kindly Sets Up A Phone Charger Behind The Holy Entrance
Kyoto is known a the place that maintains much the Japanese traditional culture; there are Geisha, Buddhist temples, and tons of historical architectures to visit….
Try A New Flavor Of Shaved Iced With Some Chocolate Flavored Soy Sauce
Shaved ice covered in saccharine, brightly colored syrups are signature summer desserts in Japan. From strawberry to melon, you can choose the flavor of your…
Sanji Has Finally Been Added To The One Piece Traditional Woodblock Print Collection!
Japanese artists have recently been fusing the traditional art of woodblock printing with pop culture, trying in their own ways to reintroduce the historical art…