The Beatles, Jaws and other classic icons get a Japanese fan re-invention
Isshindo is a Japanese company that creates products that add a modern twist to traditional Japanese items. One of their products, for example, repurposes the…
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Manga details how a mother tackles life with her high-functioning autistic son
A conservative society, Japan has struggled with stigmas surrounding disabilities and developmental disorders. However, headline events in recent years are underlining the importance of acceptance…
The experience of mixed-race people in Japan
Japanese culture developed, in many ways, independently from the rest of Asia. A phenomenon known as ガラパゴス化, the Galapagos effect, this branching off from mainland…
Lego’s 2,600-piece NES set lets you rebuild 8-bit gaming memories – without having to blow on the cartridge
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) brought a new era of console gaming when it was first released. Some of the games for the NES at…
A heartwarming manga about overcoming depression
Japan is a great country. If nothing else, it’s a safe and relatively easy place for an ex-pat to live. However, like anywhere, it certainly…
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Osaka’s last remaining movie sign painter keeps tradition alive [video]
Movie sign painters are very scarce in Japan. Once a thriving career in the golden age of cinema, only a handful of them are active…
Baby Star Ramen instant spicy monjayaki released in Japan
Japanese snack food aficionados are likely familiar with “Baby Star Ramen”, a dried and crunchy mini-ramen noodle snack. What you may not know, however, is…
Hear the Cruel Angel’s Thesis with new wireless Evangelion earbuds
Iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion may have had its newest film, Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time delayed by a…
Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
People have been talking about this one photo that a wife posted on Twitter. One day, when the wife got out of her bath, the…
The world’s first “make-your-own Kit Kat” service offered at new Kit Kat Chocolatory in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park
Whether it’s for the (then) world debut of ruby chocolate, rare volcanic chocolate, or cacao fruit chocolate, Kit Kat has always offered their most premium…
TeamLab art exhibition turns acorn forest into a gorgeous wonderland of color
TeamLab is a group that creates art work with the latest digital technology. They are an upcoming organization displaying amazing artwork in both Japan and…
Takeout wine orders in Japan make for a gruesome sight
Due to recent Corona-19 outbreak, it’s been quite a challenging time for all the bars and restaurants to stay afloat nationwide. As one of the…
Cat finds oddly perfect fit in strangest place
A photo posted by Gonbe (@nezy55) on Twitter is going viral. One day, Gonbe walked into her kitchen looking for ice cream. She didn’t bother…
Cat adorably remembers to start acting like a cat once on camera
Twitter account, “Rai chan nikki-Diary of Rai” (@raichanniki) is about a beloved cat, Rai, and is a daily report of life of Rai managed by…
Chomp down on your dinner with these Attack on Titan inspired tableware
With more than 100 million copies of the manga issued worldwide, it’s pretty hard to come across someone who hasn’t heard of Attack on Titan…