“I couldn’t hire a model”: Photo of manga artist in his 40s wearing the tee he designed goes viral
Tsukigi Kōsuke ツキギコウスケ (@tukigikousuke) is about 178cm (5’10”) tall, in his 40s, and is known as a manga artist and an illustrator. He really wanted…
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Masterpieces by Leonardo Nya Vinci and Johannes Ferneko on display in Ikebukuro
Dive into the furtastical world of the CAT ART Exhibition, featuring gathered masterpieces ‘created’ by famous cat painters such as Johannes Ferneko and Leonardo Nya…
Forget kaiten-zushi, how about conveyor belt yakiniku instead?
Whilst we all have our varying differences in preference and taste, it would be unfortunate if a visitor came and left Japan without trying one…
Super popular gluten free cheese terrine store opens up new store in Roppongi Hills
If you’ve been searching for the number one ultra-rich, ultra-creamy, melt-in-the-mouth cheesecake, then look no further than h.u.g-flower – a store specialising in gluten-free cheese…
“Funny faces”: Japanese paper animation artist crafts amazing story of bond between father and son
There is no doubt that parents and children share a very personal bond that can help lift one another up out of tough times. This…
Lawson treats customers who bring their own tumblers to increased thank you discount
Japanese convenience stores offer quite the plethora of refreshing beverage options, but Lawson’s Machi Cafe seems to always have an exciting new option, such as…
Five super attractive Vtubers made their debut from Nijisanji!
Five powerful and unique Vtubers made their debut on July 22nd from Nijisanji, the popular Japanese Vtuber agency. They are the first Vtubers from Nijisanji…
These impressive photos of the Olympic Torch look like CG imagery or a scene from an anime
After the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the Olympic Flame was transferred to a new location in the Daiba 台場 neighborhood of Tokyo. The…
TeamLab Planet’s Floating Flower Garden unveils exclusive original blue orchid at new exhibit
Art museum teamLab Planets Tokyo DMM is celebrating the three year of their milestone since opening Tokyo. This summer, they are holding a new orchid…
Have a glass of classic anime scotch with official Gatchaman whisky
In 1972, sci fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” first aired on TV in Japan. The series’s blend of science fiction and superhero storylines is…
Japanese company offers free virtual “cheering” platform for sports fans this summer
For those who want to enjoy sporting events online with their friends, oVice Inc. will release a special layout for public viewing and provide it…
Japan’s Blue Impulse aerobatic team skywrites colorful Olympic rings over the skies of Tokyo
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics will be held in just a few hours (at the time of writing) at 8:00 p.m. on July…
Unique Othello boards from traditional Japanese paulownia box maker use reclaimed wood waste
New World Co., Ltd., and Masuda Kiribako Co., Ltd., which has been making traditional paulownia wood boxes, known in Japanese as 桐箱 kiribako, since 1929,…
Bingoya Handicrafts: probably the best souvenir shop in Tokyo
One of the difficulties of shopping for high-quality Japanese craft products in Tokyo is finding everything under one roof. This is where Bingoya comes in….
Help (not) wanted: immigration politics in Japan
Japan is suffering from a terrible labour shortage. A Manpower survey of human resources managers around the world found that HR managers in Japan have…