No gaijin smash: some helpful tips on Japanese etiquette
As an ex-pat, I can confirm that life in Japan takes some getting used to. Several customs are unique to the island nation, and there…
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Step into the mind of animation master Hayao Miyazaki at the Studio Ghibli Museum
The Studio Ghibli Museum showcases the work of the world-famous animation studio responsible for popular films like Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro,…
Floral service oshibana-asterisk creates flower boxes inspired by your favorite character
Fans of anime or idols have always found ways of expressing their devotion and support on special occasions. Whether it’s through official collaboration goods and…
Japanese elementary schooler’s skilled drawings of fictional cities astonish social media
When thinking back to their school days, most people can probably remember at least one student in their art class who was particularly gifted. A…
Evangelion Tokyo Skytree Project to commemorate final Rebuild of Evangelion film
With a beautiful new trailer (see below) released last week and a release date of January 23, 2021 officially announced, excitement over Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice…
Spookily delicious Polteageist tea set is appearing at Pokémon Cafes across Japan
October is tea time in Japan. You know this because it’s the month when restaurants and Japanese style bars – Izakaya, swap out customary gratis…
Virtual cat singer MiMi Kanade gets human form and catchy theme song by Hironobu Kageyama
This cat can sing Virtual singers have been around for a while. The most popular Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI is a good example. However, MiMi…
Spend a night on a stopped train near Mt. Fuji on Gakunan Railway Line, famous for night views
Whether you’re a train buff, a Mount Fuji enthusiast, a photographer with a preference for the night, someone interested in unique experiences, or perhaps all…
Report on the first-ever “Rent-A-Girlfriend” exhibition
With the anime adaptation having just finished its first season and a second season already announced, it’s safe to say that the fanbase for the…
Hatsune Miku VR now available for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2
Now that the Oculus Quest 2 has started shipping, many people are getting ready to finally take the plunge into VR. Among the exciting titles…
Cosplayers to Watch: Clow (Photos and Interview)
Introduction First of all, thank you for asking me for an interview! Most of my cosplays are from anime and Japanese games, and as I…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
Entire Japanese village is recreated in Minecraft with samurai houses and Bon dancing villagers
You can now add a sprawling traditional Japanese village to your adventures in Minecraft thanks to a downloadable world now up on the Minecraft store….
These stunning photos of fall foliage in Aomori will take your breath away
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer ueda (@fuehrsn) posted stunning shots of the Tsuta Seven Lakes area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on his Twitter account. As…
Beauty in the shadows: Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS
When you first see some of Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS’ work, you may wonder if your screen settings are too dark. The artist has developed a…