Japanese photographer captures beautiful dreamy landscapes of Kamakura in infrared
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…
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EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0: Fans Welcome The Ending Delayed More Than Eight Years With A Standing Ovation
The fans could finally see the end of Evangelion, and the satisfaction was worth waiting for 8 years. Here’s why. Simon Kagaya, for JAPAN Forward…
These unique hand-crafted watches use the ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki in their design
Mizuhiki 水引 is ancient Japanese decorative art with origins in the Muromachi period. Featuring colored cords made of twined paper, often knotted in ornate patterns,…
Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh’ sees evening performances held under sakura
Returning for the first time in two years, Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh Theatre’ will see traditional Japanese performances held outside, beneath the cherry blossoms, and…
Totally not suspicious black cat denies ripped toilet paper allegations
Koneroku the black cat lives with his owner (@nkknrk). Two photos of Koneroku that the owner posted on Twitter are going viral with many sympathetic…
Full bloom plum trees turn Kyoto shrine into magical wonderland
The Peach Blossom Spring refers to a famous fable written by Tao Yuanming, is often described as an ethereal utopia with a dreamy view, and…
Japanese photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Great Buddha’s ritual cleaning
Buddha statues can be seen at temples, sitting quietly with calm and peaceful faces. The size range is wide, but when you have to stand…
Daimaru’s ‘Cats, Cats, Cats Exhibition’ is the purrfect event for feline followers
From ancient times all the way through to the present day, artists, musicians and writers have fallen in love with the world of cats and…
Nissin Cup Noodle develops leftover soup hardening powder for quick and eco-friendly disposal
Usually, Nissin adds twists and upgrades to their flagship instant ramen star Cup Noodle by introducing new flavors such as french fries and chicken nuggets,…
Super fluffy long-tailed tit plushies make Hokkaido’s impossibly adorable bird your cuddle buddy
Shima enaga, or long-tailed tits, are found only on Japan’s most northern island of Hokkaido. A particular trait they have that separates the Hokkaido birds…
Japanese service turns 15,000 restaurants nationwide into food kitchens for needy kids
In recent years, child poverty has become a major social issue in Japan. In response, the number of Children’s Food Kitchens, known in Japanese as…
Anna Sui and Neon Genesis Evangelion celebrate new film with inspired jewelry
The release of the conclusion to Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Rebuild of Evangelion series, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, saw multiple delays, but that didn’t…
Japan’s “Care for Care Workers” project offers much-needed support during the pandemic
Since February 2020, Japan, like much of the world, has been dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. As of March 2021, people are still being…
Nagoya’s BANKSY: Genius or Vandal? is a Banksy exhibit on an unrivalled scale
The world’s most elusive street artist has made his way to Japan. BANKSY: Genius or Vandal?, which displays more than 70 famed Banksy original works…
Pick up your favourite Kirby themed spring goods from this pop-up store in Sapporo
Head on over to Sapporo Parco’s 7th floor event space during the next two weeks to jump in on all the springtime fun beaming out…