Japanese artist gives cats gorgeous and regal Renaissance art treatment
Japanese artist Tokuhiro Kawai’s gorgeous oil paintings would look right at home in a museum dedicated to the noble art of the Renaissance, particularly if…
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Japanese candy shop Shalala-sha’s beautiful “edible gems” make charming gifts
Shalala-sha is a candy shop specializing in kohaku-tō 琥珀糖 (literally “amber sugar”), a kind of candy made from pure sugar and kanten 寒天 (Japanese agar),…
Road rage driver threatens commuter with a sickle as incidents increase across Japan
Although noxiously confusing, Japan’s roads are mostly safe. A license point systems ensures careful driving, and the number of accidents and traffic fatalities is experiencing…
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…
Japanese shop’s adorable bear pancakes and sandwiches promise melt in your mouth goodness
The kawaii culture (or “cuteness culture”) in Japan is so entrenched in the country that shops and restaurants are constantly finding ways to make their…
Cheese Kuzumochi Pudding: A trio of fermented ingredients fuse in a refreshing summer treat
You can enjoy pudding almost anywhere in the world, but you’re not likely to experience puddings like the ones they make at Funabashiya 船橋屋. A…
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…
Japanese inventor makes face mask that rises to let you eat, other “useless machines” for pandemic times
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the…
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,…
Proudly display your weaboo cred with your very own gaijin hanko
Although foreigners living in Japan can use their signature in most situations they’ll encounter, there are few situations where having a hanko seal can come…
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:…
Luxury Tokyo Hotel Holds Summer Fruits Parfait Instagram Competition
In Japan, parfait is not only a dessert; it is art, forever transcending form and flavor in unimaginable ways. Take this edible Bonsai Parfait for…
Bonuses Down and Paycuts a Must in Pandemic-slammed Japan
For a long time, I would suggest that Japanese consumers have been squeezed. In October 2019, the government raised the consumption tax from eight percent…
A significant number of foreigners experience housing discrimination in Japan
It’s not uncommon for Japan to be described as some kind of utopia. The temptation is certainly understandable. Violent crime is exceptionally rare here, the…