Japan’s “Poop Kanji Drill” books get a poop-themed escape room
Japan seems to have a thing for making poop cuter than it actually is. This is evidenced by a Harajuku store selling poop emoji ice…
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“Izakaya of the Dead”: New Japanese card game features zombies trying to fool drunkards
Zombies and drunk people really aren’t that much different — this is what a new Japanese card game is trying to prove with its mechanics….
X Japan’s leader Yoshiki turns into a titan from Attack on Titan in Wonda coffee commercial
Fans of legendary rock band X and its charismatic leader Yoshiki will surely appreciate a new commercial by Asahi’s Wonda coffee brand. In the commercial,…
New LED glowstick is an “interactive communication tool” for online music events
If you’ve ever attended a live music concert in Japan, particularly idol concerts, then you’ve probably seen people waving glowsticks. And if you’ve ever seen…
This hobbyist’s mind-blowing models look exactly like anime stills
Japanese Twitter user and modeling enthusiast annkoromoti (@ufjmFR0BF7t5Jq7) crafts and paints many plastic models, particularly those from Mobile Suit Gundam and Macross. However, where the…
Japanese family’s Naruto, DBZ, Detective Conan and other anime cosplay is truly adorable
Japanese Twitter user and regular cosplayer Mikan-kun (@xMiCaN) writes on his profile that he is aiming to be a cool dad, and one look at…
Japan Travel: Where to go fishing and angling?
Japan is surrounded by waters, but besides the Pacific Ocean, you can also find plenty of lakes and rivers, all being the home of a…
Check out the LEGO robotics on this YouTuber’s channel
It’s hard to walk through a toy shop and not feel a little nostalgic. The home of anime, Japan has more than its fair share…
Japan’s first bar for retro Japanese video games opens in Akihabara, offers arcade games and merch galore
Nostalgic gamers in Japan now have a spot to relive their favorite retro Japanese games — in Tokyo’s video gaming mecca, no less. Tokyo Video…
Japan Travel: Belly Button Festival “Hokkai Heso Matsuri” in Furano, Hokkaido
Japan has many unique festivals. In this article, I will talk about one of the most interesting festivals held during summertime in the northern area…
Japanese illustrator imagines Fall Guys as rush hour hell
The massively multiplayer platformer game “Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout” has quickly become a runaway hit. Developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver Digital, the popular…
Glossy Neon Genesis Evangelion Ice Watches released in Japan
Fans of One Piece, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and Street Fighter V have been treated to some high quality character-inspired watches in Japan. Now Neon Genesis…
These new summer treats from Pikachu Sweets are electrifyingly refreshing!
Electrify the summer heat away with these new cool and refreshing items on the Pikachu Sweets Summer Menu. Pikachu Sweets is the takeout-only subsidiary venue…
Vent frustrations or make memes with these “Error Playing Cards” from creator Monyaizumi
If you’ve never experienced one, consider yourself lucky, but there’s a chance you’ve come across an error message pop-up or two if you’ve been using…
Mysterious Game Boy post box in mountains of Japan is hauntingly nostalgic
If you spend enough time traveling in Japan, you’ll occasionally stumble upon relic landmarks of a bygone era given a different type of aesthetic appeal…