Artist union 7dimension2020 releases acidgraphics and NFTs during the pandemic
Technology is bending the limits of what was formally thought to be impossible. Just seeing how the world responded to pandemic shutdowns made this clear….
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Colorful “Irotemari” Japanese glass balls can be used as single vases, reed diffusers and more
When you see celebrities living out fabulous lives on social media or on TV programs, don’t you sometimes think, “I wish I could add a…
Kanpai after your daily battles with Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 sake featuring original artwork
The Major. Batou. Tachikoma. If that string of words means anything to you, then you’re surely one of the legions of fans who have followed…
Pui Pui Molcar Drives Home Stop-motion Anime with Fuzzy Characters and Black Humor
No language barrier, the anime using fuzzy felt guinea pig cars drives its messages home with soft emotion, details and cuteness, charming international and domestic…
Hokkaido Gourmet Spring Fair comes to Shinjuku
The Hokkaido Gourmet Fair is one of Japan’s annual popular events, and it usually takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn. Unfortunately, the…
These beautiful artisanal Japanese watches use hand-made washi paper
The Japanese craft of 和紙 washi, and particularly, the techniques associated with hand-crafted paper, or 手漉き和紙tesuki washi, were registered in 2014 as a UNESCO intangible…
Gorgeous pilgrimage books feature wood covers carved in traditional Japanese patterns
Goshuinchō: Japanese “temple seal” notebooks If you’ve ever visited a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in Japan, you may have seen people with small, colorful…
Earth Day Tokyo to host “Sustainable Fashion Week 2020+1” in Miyashita Park
For the last two decades, Earth Day Tokyo has been involved in raising awareness and promoting action for environmental causes in Japan, connecting citizens with…
Moominvalley Park’s umbrella sky to be upcycled by sustainable plastic brand PLASTICITY
Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd., which operates the Momminvalley Park in Japan, has announced their plans for the “Moominvalley and Umbrellas” display which will be held…
Save water and space with this super-compact tank-type dishwasher from Thanko
Gadget vendor Thanko Co., Ltd. announced today that in June 2021, it will release a stylish black color model of their popular Lakua compact tank-type…
Where’s the angel? Japanese aquarium photog captures sea angel’s shocking form in mid-feast
The common clione (Clione limacina) goes by many names. Some call it the naked sea butterfly, but perhaps more fittingly because of its adorable appearance,…
Interview with the Producer of the All-Girl VTuber Group hololive English
in September 2020, to much fanfare and anticipation from fans, COVER Corporation (CEO: Motoaki Tanigo) announced the launch of hololive English, an all-girl VTuber group…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Only one week left to see exhibition of Constructivist posters at Teien Art Museum
Art lovers have less than one week left to see Constructivist Posters of the 20th Century at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Shirokanedai….
World’s top startup competition for SDG-minded social entrepreneurs: Japan preliminary round
The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest startup competition for social entrepreneurs tackling sustainable development goals. The XTC JAPAN Steering Committee, the organizer…