Pikachu home companion robot waddles, lights up and sings in response to your voice
Every year, the Japanese port city of Yokohama is taken over by an army of Pikachus in an event called Pikachu Outbreak. The Pokémon event…
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Japanese photo-artist Tanico reverses proportions in common Japanese dishes
Photo-artist Tanico Photo-artist Tanico can create breathtakingly beautiful montages of cityscapes and nature, creatively accentuated with text. In recent months, however, his food-related work seems…
New 2 meter Evangelion figure is an expensive piece of beauty
Neon Genesis Evangelion has some pretty amazing merchandise lately, including Tamagotchi that let you raise your own Angels as pets, Asuka Fender guitars, and even…
Mizuno’s new athletic footwear is being nicknamed “Akira Shoes” because, well, look at them.
Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company Mizuno’s newly released shoes use a shock-resistant padding they call “MIZUNO ENERZY” that provides resilient lightweight footwear for athletes….
Renowned Japanese kimono maker releases gorgeous Animal Crossing designs
Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been on a great streak of creativity when it comes to designing their islands, including recreations of old…
Bandai Namco’s “Den-On-Bu” dance music character project assembles all-star cast
During the Asobinotes Online Fes held on Sunday, June 28th, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s fledgling sound entertainment label Asobinotes announced an exciting new project called “Den-On-Bu.”…
Say your vows with gorgeous Sailor Moon wedding dresses and tuxedos
To this day, iconic anime Sailor Moon remains a well of magical merchandise, including a cosmetics line and an official Sailor Moon cafe. Now in…
Life-sized Evangelion statue in Kyoto lets you take a synchronization test in the entry plug
Home to Toei Studios Kyoto, the Uzumasa district of Kyoto is sometimes referred to as the “Hollywood of Japan”, with the Toei Kyoto Studio Park,…
Upcoming Fate/Grand Order anime film collaborates with AXE deodorant
If you’re a fan of the Fate Night/Grand Order series, then you’re probably excited about the upcoming two-part animated film based on the 6th Chapter:…
Music of the Ainu indigenous people is strangely hypnotic
Although Japan is largely considered homogeneous, minority groups do exist. Twenty-five thousand residents are considered Ainu, an East Asian ethnic group indigenous to the northern…
Wrap your arms around these super round Demon Slayer bean-bag plushies
Hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been on a merchandise roll this year it’s very own underwear, Tamagotchi, and even okonomiyaki menu. Now…
Bō-taoshi: a game of several hundred men trying to knock down a pole
I have to admit, I got a bit desperate during the lockdown. I must’ve watched every standup special on Netflix at least twice, and found…
Kento Yamazaki to star in film adaptation of Heinlein’s SF classic “The Door into Summer”
Kento Yamazaki is a popular actor and model known for playing L in the Death Note TV drama series, as well as playing the lead…
Things to do at Japan’s landmark, Tokyo Dome City: Attractions, Gourmet and Baseball Guide
Tokyo Dome City is one of the spots you shouldn’t miss if you are visiting Tokyo. Besides watching a good baseball game, you can also…
What are some of the most interesting Radio Programs in Japan?
In the Japanese radio world, there is a lot of variety and in this article, I’ve picked up a few of the most interesting radio…