Station Master Tama the Cat Remains Railroad Goddess After Her Death
JAPAN Forward, Kaichi Iwamoto Tama’s Enduring Popularity The popularity of the endearing “station master” Tama, a female calico cat on the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa…
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Japanese Artist Illustrates The Hilariously Frustrating Daily Life Of A Crocodile In Human Society
Japanese artist Keigo illustrates the sad but funny life of a Crocodile in human society Japanese illustrator Keigo has a talent for depicting absurd fictional…
We Tried Haruki Nakamura’s Pop Up Penguin
Last year, we wrote about an amazing pop-up penguin “bomb” made only of paper and rubber bands which had a surprising pop-up action. Made by…
Japanese Shichi Go San Ceremony for Children Can Now be Performed for Pets Too
Shichi-go-san (meaning seven five three) is a rite of passage for Japanese children. Boys aged three and five and girls aged three and seven are…
These Shiba Inu Figures Will Help You Through The Hot Summer Months
Twice a year, mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations at Wonder Festival in the Makuhari Messe convention…
Watch Eevee Take On Pikachu in Pokemon Sports Day
This summer’s Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama is winding down. Pokemon fans braved the heat for the chance to see dances and parades performed by over…
Watch 7-Year-Old Japanese Girl Perform Emergency Surgery on Her Bear
As children we all played make-believe, imagining all the cool jobs we could do as adults. It’s amazing to think now, how powerful kids’ imaginations…
Totoro’s Cat Bus and Ponyo Join Line of Studio Ghibli Embroidered Vintage Japanese Jackets
While some may prefer to show their love for celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli with cool souvenirs such as the No-Face Piggy Bank that gobbles…
Japanese Cosplayer’s Pennywise and Other Horror Transformations Will Give You Creepy Cool Chills
Japanese cosplayer wows with awesome horror film costumes from It and Child’s Play Anime and video games have always been two major pillars of cosplaying,…
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Dynamic Wheelchair-Riding Girls Unit “Beyond Girls” Celebrate Difference [Interview]
Introducing “Beyond Girls” With permission from © Beyond Girls Beyond Girls is a new girls unit now enjoying popularity in Japan, not only for their…
My Neighbor Totoro Gift Set Adds The Charm Of Traditional Japanese Pottery To The Film
Whether it’s vintage Japanese sukaban jackets embroidered Princess Mononoke characters, or a No-Face Piggy Bank that devours coins, burps, and plays the Spirited Away soundtrack,…
These Adorable Animal Shaped Japanese Sweets Are Not What They Appear
The Japanese obsession with cute food goes beyond just eating it. There’s a whole industry dedicated to fake food. That way rather than the window…
Anime Girl Hologram Companion Mass Produced To Serve You At Home
Live together with your favorite anime character as your personal hologram assistant. When Gatebox Lab announced it’s ambitious project to design a “Hologram Communication Robot”…
Show Your Love For Hello Kitty By Wearing Her Skull As Your Jewelry
You can now wear Hello Kitty’s skull as rings, necklaces, and earrings. You won’t find any shortage of celebration in Japan for Hello Kitty. In…
Japanese Twitter User Turns Bizarre Internet Images Into Hilarious Figures
Every once in a while, you may find yourself staring at a viral image that has appeared on one of your social media timelines so…