Japanese Student Translates Trump Tweets For English Practice, Learns The Best Words
As may have been the case in America, Japan was never fully prepared for the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency. Media coverage of Donald…
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Chara-ben: The Bento That Are Just Too Cute To Eat
We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…
This Giant Ultima Weapon Fork Unites Final Fantasy Fans And Cup Noodle Slurpers
We’ve seen that Nissin Cup Noodle is no stranger to finding adventurous ways to advertise their hallmark instant noodles lineup, and a recent collaborative effort…
Star Wars Soy Sauce Dishes Combine The Force And Traditional Japanese Porcelain
Given the strong influences that Japanese culture and popular fiction has had upon the Star Wars universe, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the two…
Anime Characters Become Official Ambassadors For The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan has been pretty open to using characters from popular fiction in the promotional campaign leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. At the…
Skiing At Japan’s Funnest Resort
The Grandeco Resort in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture is about three hours from Tokyo, making it a perfect weekend ski destination for almost all of Japan….
Anime Girl In Kimono Drawing Instructions
Tsurushima Tatsumi is an Illustrator from Japan that has mastered drawing “kawaii” manga style. In his video, the artist depicts his Anime girl in Kimono…
Studio Ghibli’s “The Red Turtle” Nominated For Academy Award’s Best Animated Feature Film
The recent announcement of the 89th Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Feature Film confirmed that Studio Ghibli’s 2016 co-production The Red Turtle had entered…
Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
It’s always heartwarming to see a parent support their child’s passion, but going the extra mile and showing your kids just how beautiful their creativity…
Turn Yourself Into A Sailor Scout With This Eyeshadow Transformation Brooch
Whether you’re getting ready for a date or heading out to the theaters in Sailor Moon cosplay, there’s always an occasion to make yourself up…
Visiting The House and Forest Of My Neighbor Totoro
A must-see for any fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibi films, particularly those who love the move “My Neighbor Totoro,” is Kurosuke’s House and the surrounding…
Realistic Fan Art Turns Pokemon Into Gritty And Wild Beasts
We’ve seen some impressive Pokemon fan art before, ranging from traditional Japanese woodblock prints to real-life depictions of everyone’s favorite collectible monsters. These illustrations by…
4-Year-Old Drumming Genius Performs X-Japan Songs At Retirement Home
There are no shortage of drum covers on YouTube of legendary Japanese band X-Japan. In fact, we recently saw even a Japanese mascot pull off…
Japanese Twitter User Turns Japan McDonald’s Fryer Chime Into Irresistibly Contagious Song
Those who’ve been to a McDonald’s in Japan may have noticed there’s a particular chime that always seems to be echoing throughout the fast food…
No-Face Tries To Eat Hamster, Furball Adorably Turns His Mouth Into Her Personal Bed
You may remember Yutako55, who posted a brilliantly cute video of her pet hamster clearing a miniature diorama version of the first level of Super…