This Pokemon Go Parody Took It To A Whole Other Level
The worldwide craze for Pokemon Go has definitely come down from it’s ridiculous peak, but one of the testaments to the game’s influence is that…
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Japanese Cat-Apple Mascot Nyango Star Is Actually A Killer Drummer, Rocks Out To X-Japan
You’re probably familiar by now with Japan’s love of mascot characters, or Yuru Characters (“Gentle” characters), particularly for regional areas and prefectures, as they even…
Twins Perform Awkward GonGon Song To Prevent Mites
After the PPAP song took the internet by storm, another viral song is getting stuck in people’s heads in Japan. The song is about GonGon,…
Plain Japanese PE Uniform Evolves Into Casual Everday One Piece
Japanese traditional P.E. class uniforms (Taiso fuku) are mandatory to wear in gym class, similar to the regulation of an everyday school uniform Both types…
Pro Manga Artist Shares Drawing Tips For Aspiring Artists In 2-Minute Clips
You may know manga artist Yoshimura Takuya from his work in Young Jump magazine, or his beautiful tree drawing tutorial. If trees aren’t exciting enough…
Japan’s New Pika-Shoe Series Will Electrify Your Feet With Cuteness
With a nostalgia-fueled run around the world, it’s no surprise that now is a good time to be in the market for Pikachu goods. Even…
Japanese Art Teacher Treats His Students To Stunning Chalkboard Art
Hirotaka Hamasaki’s students sure must feel lucky. The Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer has a wonderful habit of decorating his chalkboard with beautifully detailed…
On-Set Photos Of The Live Action Bleach Film Have Surfaced
On-set movie photos, as well as leaked photos, are always hard to judge. The product hasn’t been touched up or enhanced to the level it…
Get The Japanese Matsuri Experience Through Dramatic 3D Sound
It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…
The Flapping Technique In Wii Tennis Is Causing More Hype Than Grand Slam
The major Grand Slam U.S Open ended in mid-September, but not for Wii Tennis. In fact, there’s a hype going on in the game that…
Progress Of One-Punch Man Season 2 Announced At Autumn Festival
ONE PUNCHHH!!! That’s the spirit we’ve been waiting for. The recent hype of anime One-Punch Man’s first season served as proof of its tremendous worldwide…
J-Pop Singer Utada Hikaru Looks To Come Back With A Bang
Pop music, Japanese or not, has a tendency to shift its spotlight from star to star for one hit wonders. Famous J-pop music singer Utada…
Tokyo Design Week’s Sharaku Exhibition Features Creative Modern Works Inspired By The Great Artist
Much of Tōshūsai Sharaku, one of Japan’s most widely known ukiyo-e artists, has been shrouded in mystery since his short 10-month career as an active…
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen Is The Only Song You Need To Hear This Year
Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona Pikotaro is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Chiba prefecture, and he has some pretty lofty goals of performing at ultra-popular end-of-the-year…
Fictional Trailer Reimagines Zelda As An Animated Film By Hayao Miyazaki
It’s true that Hayao Miyazaki can conjure up some awe-inspiring magic with his animations, but American illustrator Matt Vince has taken the liberty of applying…