Giant floating head returns to mysteriously loom over Tokyo
Just last month, many going for their morning stroll in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park looked up in the sky only to be shocked by the surreal…
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Tokyo DisneySea character gives uplifting reply to lesbian couples’ same-sex marriage question
Tokyo DisneySea, a Disney theme park located in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, draws inspiration from stories and legends related to the sea. “Turtle Talk” is…
A guide to the delicious sandwiches of 7-Eleven Japan
Japanese convenience stores live up to their name by allowing customers to handle quite a bit of errands such as paying utility bills, buying concert…
Microwaveable dashi pot lets you brew healthy, delicious, umami-rich dashi stock with no hassle
“Do you make dashi from scratch when you cook Japanese cuisine?” If you’re one of those Japanese food lovers who said yes, we’re delighted you’ve…
JR East debuts AI-powered unstaffed food stands in train station
Unstaffed food and drink stands are usually a more common sight in the Japanese countryside, as local farmers rely on them to provide fresh and…
GO POCKET sake pouches bring your favorite rice brews to the great outdoors
While the experience of sitting down with a nice serving of sake in an izakaya pub is perhaps the ideal way to enjoy it, Niigata…
Capcom releases red and green Resident Evil herb bath salts to heal your wounds
To fans of iconic survival horror video game franchise Resident Evil, there is no better sight for sore eyes after a day of battling T-virus…
You’ve never seen Noh like this before! Toei’s Noh spectacle is a fantastic, immersive experience
Noh theater The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is one of Japan’s most famous and internationally recognized art forms. Performed since the 14th century, it…
Take a dip in a bath full of pears to tackle heat rash and food wastage
If life gives you lemons you make lemonade right? So what do you do when life gives you pears? Take a bath, that’s what! At…
Japanese artist & illustrator Sakyu creates yōkai monsters from modern objects and phenomena
Yōkai old and new Yōkai 妖怪 are supernatural entities and spirits from Japanese folklore. Deeply tied to the Japanese animistic belief that spirits inhabit all…
Cup Noodle pouches look like the real thing, come with purchase of commemorative book
Cup Noodle 50th Anniversary Book Cup Noddle, the internationally famous instant noodle brand from Nissin Foods Co., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To…
Chinchilla trying to protect her papaya and human trying to feed her with it is the most adorable struggle
Japanese Twitter user @gomamizawa3’s pet chinchilla Gomamizawa-chan is quite the adorable furry little critter, and it doesn’t take a long look at their timeline to…
Japanese capsule toys show off the kawaii underside of rays
Japan’s capsule toy machines are filled with figures and accessories of just about every niche you can think of, but maker Kitan Club has quite…
Diorama artist crafts genius functioning mini Japanese train station in his walls
We’ve seen some truly amazing dioramas made by Japanese artists recently, including spooky abandoned theaters, miniatures that look stunningly like anime stills, and even explorations…
Japan releases drinkable canned curry with 10 spices
When perusing vending machines and convenience store aisles in Japan, it’s not uncommon to stumble upon a “drinkable” version of food you may not have…