50-year-old Japanese man’s stylish makeover gets rave reviews on social media
Whether it’s Extreme Makeover and Queer Eye in the US, or shows like 10 Years Younger in the UK, reality makeover shows are a popular…
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These flower-print cups and saucers are inspired by Okinawa’s traditional Bingata textile patterns
Bingata 紅型 is a traditional Okinawan textile dyeing technique that has long attracted people with its bright colors and simple motifs inspired by the flowers,…
This stop-motion animated Kirby victory dance is the most adorable Kirby video ever
Some of our readers may recall the amazing stop motion animation of Sakura from Street Fighter taking on a Red Bull can, which we introduced…
Japanese tomato farm and sake brewery cut food waste with tomato shiokōji using flawed produce
The Predicament of Yoda Farm Yoda Farm in Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has devoted itself to tomatoes for half a century. Although they used to…
Hanami Blossom-Viewing Rickshaw Private Tour at Hotel New Otani
Finding a nice place to enjoy flower-viewing and the beautiful cherry blossoms in a safe, quiet environment can be easier said than done. If you…
Seibu Ikebukuro sells Spring-inspired bento box lunches to enjoy during flower-viewing picnics
Many of you are probably already familiar with the flower-viewing custom in Japan during spring. Around this time of the year, people gather in…
Japan’s Spring Bread Festival starts in April in Shinjuku
Haru no Pan Fesutibaru (春のパンフェスティバル) or the Spring Bread Festival in English, will take place at the Keio Department Shinjuku Store Mezzanine Exciting Spot starting from 1st of April 2021….
Comedian Ehara has turned his family into a comedy troupe burning up Japanese SNS
A famous Japanese comedian Ehara Masaaki and his kin are attracting attention on SNS platforms for the family-friendly content they provide. His Instagram account featuring…
Musician discoyogisya streams live VJ glitch shows as artists innovate during pandemic
The internet is fantastic for content discovery. Especially when it comes to music. Although record sales are a thing of the past, the plethora of…
Hero students, ex-yakuza hubbie top ranking of anticipated Spring ’21 anime in Japanese survey
The Spring anime season has already begun, and as always, anime fans around the world are excited about the new season’s offerings. Expectations and preferences…
Yasuto Sasada’s detailed paintings on display in the artist’s first solo exhibition in Osaka
Acclaimed illustrator and contemporary artist Yasuto Sasada announced he will hold his first solo exhibition in Osaka in early April. Titled “Yasuto Sasada Exhibition -Makuake,”…
A snowy walk: Japanese artist shocks followers with unbelievably lifelike embroidery design
Winter is pretty rough in Japan. Houses and apartments have varying degrees of insulation, making unheated rooms unbearably cold. Moreover, anyone commuting to and from…
Hiraizumi: a fabled earthly paradise made rich by gold dust
In the Travels of Marco Polo, the great Venetian explorer calls Japan “the land of gold – Zipangu.” It is believed that he wrote these…
Twitter user Licca makes mouth-watering Japanese cakes but look closely before digging in
Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…
Drive-through greengrocer in Japan allows safe shopping, supports farmers during pandemic
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, most people are trying to maintain social distance. However, when it comes to putting…