Japanese Lego Master Creates Amazing Automatic Paper Airplane Folding Machine That Even Launches Them
Lego is loved all over the world by children and adults alike, and some Lego creations (such as this pop-up book of Himeji castle or…
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Realistic Replica of 17 Ice Cream Vending Machine Comes With Kids’ Magazine
Yōchien 幼稚園 (literally “Kindergarten”) is a monthly magazine geared towards kindergartners published by Shogakukan Inc. One of the most popular features is the attached supplement…
Attack on Titan Collaboration Cafe Coming to Tokyo Complete with VR Titan Bashing Experience
As the super popular anime Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) enters its final story arc, a couple of events for wannabe titan-slayers are on…
Changing Face AND Strap Graphics Make Evangelion Edition E-Paper Watch A Must
FES Watch U: Evangelion Edition Fans of the eternal classic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion can look forward to a special collaboration from FES Watch…
An Interview With Master of Horror Manga Junji Ito (Abridged Version)
Acclaimed manga artist Junji Ito has carved out a place for himself in the hearts of horror fans both at home and abroad, based not…
Hayao Miyazaki Designs Official Logo For Studio Ghibli Theme Park, New Concept Art Revealed
You’ll find fewer fans more ecstatic than when it was announced that an official Studio Ghibli theme park was opening in Japan than those of…
Interview With Yuki Hashimoto, Former Underground Idol And Shibuya Ward Councillor
Before making headlines when she was elected as councillor in the Shibuya Ward Assembly, Yuki Hashimoto 橋本ゆき (originally 橋本侑樹), was affiliated with Japanese idol agency…
Poke Ball and Master Ball Wedding Ring Boxes Are The Perfect Way For Pokemon Fans To Say “I Choose You!”
If you haven’t heard, official Pokemon weddings recently became a thing in Japan. While we can’t all afford to have Pikachu as a special guest…
Traditional Japanese Cutlery Maker Releases Neon Genesis Evangelion Craft Scissors
Mega-popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion seems to have found an ally in professional Japanese blade makers. Just recently Evangelion’s mecha designer teamed up with…
Owl Cafe and MMA Gym Merge In Hybrid Concept Gym, Cafe and Bar “Kakutokyo”
It seems that Tokyo is teeming with pet cafes these days. As we’ve reported before, you can find cat cafes, dog cafes, even mini shiba…
Stay Cool in Japan This Summer With Hyoketsu Chuhai Cocktail and “Ice no Mi” Sherbet Balls
With heat exceeding 86°F already recorded in May, including a sweltering 103°F in Hokkaido, it looks like an early start to summer this year in…
Japan’s Top Five Virtual Humans
With continuous advances in computer graphics, photo-realism in games and film have reached an astonishing level of sophistication. This technology has also been put to…
Ippudo Serves Cleverly Named Black Ramen In Promotion For “Men In Black: International”
With the latest installment of the “Men in Black” movie franchise set to hit US and Japanese theaters on June 14, internationally renowned ramen chain…
Epic Godzilla Sukajan Jacket With Protruding Spikes Offered By Suntory’s Boss Coffee
The long-awaited sequel to the 2014 film “Godzilla,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” will finally be unleashed in US and Japanese theaters on May 31st….
Life-size Posable Detective Pikachu From Bandai Is Ready To Work The Cutest Beat Ever
We recently saw a talented felt artist in Japan craft her very own wrinkly and furry Detective Pikachu plushie, but if you don’t have the…