These Comfy Snorlax Slippers Snore When You Walk!
You may remember the gigantic Snorlax pillow cushion that had the internet clamoring for a lazy Pokemon cuddle buddy, and more comically, how the enormous…
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Japanese Theater’s Luxurious Front Row Bed Seats Provide The Ultimate Movie Experience
Ever thought movie seats were a bit too small? Well, the Tokorozawa Theater in Saitama Prefecture heard your concerns, so they closed up temporarily to…
Shonen Jump Launches Japan’s First Virtual Reality Magazine
Media booms, and magazine markets slide. The digital world we live is increasingly replacing paper media, and magazine closures have been occurring more frequently in…
Pac-Man Rickshaws Are Set To Whirl Around Tokyo For Christmas
Christmas in Japan tends to be more couple-oriented than in some other countries, so what better way to celebrate this holiday season with that special…
Japan’s Fallen Leaf Art Is Keeping Autumn’s Beauty Alive And Surprisingly Cute
Japan takes a lot of pride in their distinctly visible seasons, so when Autumn comes around, koyou–or leaves turning red, yellow, and orange–scenery taking on…
Super Shrimp And Macaroni Croquette Burger Hits McDonald’s Japan
There’s no question that McDonald’s Japan has a reputation for having one of the company’s most adventurous menus, but being creative isn’t always enough, they…
Japanese Sumi-e Artist Brings Rurouni Kenshin Characters To Life With Brilliant Ink Paintings
We’ve seen highly impressive traditional Japanese ink paintings embrace characters of popular fiction before, most recently and seamlessly seen with these Star Wars bujinga, or…
Japanese Group Performs Otaku Dance Number To Attack On Titan Theme Song
Concerts of Japanese idol singers are never complete without otagei, a type of dance performed by the audience that often involves jumping, clapping, and intense…
How To Be A Buff Otaku With Just A Body Pillow And Some Pocky
Considering you can be an otaku regarding just about any hobby, it would be unfair to generalize all otaku as unfit or not interested in…
Charming Anime Style Star Wars Fan Art Series Is Heartwarming Enough For The Whole Galaxy
Given that the Star Wars franchise takes some inspiration from multiple aspects of early Japan, it should be no surprise that we’ve seen some amazing…
Iron Maiden Ukiyo-e Art Turns Eddie Into A Savage Killer Of Edo Period Japan
We’ve seen modern day Ukiyo-e, traditional Japanese woodblock prints, artists look to famous rock musicians for inspiration in their work to help rejuvenate interest in…
Babymetal To Join Their Favorite Band Metallica In Concert Next Year
Top-tier Japanese metal-idol group Babymetal is on fire! Right after last week’s big announcement of joining the upcoming Guns N’ Roses’ Japan tour in concert,…
Yakuza 6 Means The Return Of The Most Cathartic Experience In Video Games
Anyone who has spent the time and effort it takes to get invested into the worthwhile Yakuza series knows the simple joy of a bizarre…
Final Fantasy XV Teams Up With Cup Noodle For Bizarre But Funny Promotion
Whether cautious or optimistic, the release of Final Fantasy XV has been long awaited by fans of the series. Square Enix’s latest title in their…
Princess Mononoke Will Get 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release In January (U.S. Theaters)
Marking the 20th anniversary since its release, Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli classic Princess Mononoke will be returning to U.S. theaters this January as…