Artist challenges distorted standards of beauty with devices that “create the perfect body” Inbox
No matter what era we live in, it seems we as humans are unable to escape our obsession with looking good. Whilst most of us…
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Night Tempo releases a guide to City Pop with top 100 City Pop songs
Night Tempo, a Korean music producer and DJ, and one artist behind today’s Japanese City Pop trend making its way around the world, published a…
Household pets adorably recreate The Shining at owner’s dinner time
Pet owners know very well that when it’s time to sit down for dinner, they may be getting some extra attention from uninvited dinner guests….
Mother recreates iconic Dragon Ball scene for son in epic batch of Valentine’s chocolate
Valentine’s Day can lead to some very interesting chocolate creations, including adorably buff bodybuilder bears and face-sized chocolate fried chicken, but Japanese mother Yuka (@yukaaa.o31)…
Netflix ‘Asakusa Kid’ Pays Tribute to Takeshi Kitano’s Mentor Senzaburo Fukami
Shaun Fernando, for JAPAN Forward “Asakusa Kid,” a Netflix original biographical drama directed by Gekidan Hitori, spotlights the early career of legendary Japanese performer and…
Cat lives up to his fitting name with adorably epic mount
If you live with a cat, you’re likely used to having your household status regulated to that of a servant of your feline overlord. Japanese…
Make your own mini altar for your favorite anime or game character, Vtuber or idol
Please be honest in answering this question: “Do you have any fan items of your favorite characters, VTubers or idols?” The items must be really…
Photographer stuns with gorgeous window into the universe from “secret” starry spot in Japan
When it comes to stargazing and beautiful nighttime sky photography, Japan has some very choice locations. Hiro-no-Makiba Observatory in Iwate prefecture is often praised as…
Japanese convenience store MINISTOP launches sakura ice cream desserts at MINISOF locations
The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…
Japanese hobbyist’s stunning “carbon blades” combine sword & lightsaber in futuristic designs
Japanese hobbyist 泡の海 awa no umi (@awanoumi2) works in a company selling FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) materials. In his spare time, he uses the skills he’s…
These tired Miffy breads from Japanese amateur chef’s botched baking attempt are a mood
Japanese Twitter user annko (@redbeanjam1210) loves tasty and cute things, and enjoys posting them too. Many of her “tasty” things includes baked goods. For example,…
Laforet celebrates Meiji Milk Chocolate’s 95th anniversary with largest collab yet
If you want to get on top of the latest fashion here in Tokyo, it is no secret that Harajuku is the place to be….
Graniph celebrates 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki’s birth with Gegege no Kitarō inspired collection
If you are a fan of Japanese manga and anime classics, it’s more than likely that you have heard of GeGeGe no Kitarō. Written by…
Gâteau Biscuit Chocolat is latest heavenly collab between Godiva and Lawson convenience stores
For some time now, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson’s original series, “Uchi Café,” has been releasing delicious desserts made in collaboration with various sweets brands….
Overnight camera reveals two cats’ constant adorable badgering of owner
Cat lovers are quite used to making a number of concessions to their feline better halves, but one particular one is when in bed. Even…