The Mysterious and Misty Eerieness of Japanese Horror Illustrator Mozza
Student and illustrator Mozza is a fan of the horror genre with a particular fixation on mist or fog to convey a sense of eerieness,…
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Return To The Wondrous Woods: Japanese Artists Shine At Bokura no Mori 2 Exhibition
Combining the themes of “a sense of wonder” and the natural world, last year’s Bokura no Mori ボクらのもり (literally “Our Forest”) brought together talented Japanese…
Veganism in Japan: How to Cook and Survive in the Kitchen
(By Jasmine Ortlieb for JAPAN Forward) Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and meat-based,…
Lipton Releases Sakura Milk Tea To Celebrate Blooming Cherry Blossoms In Japan
As Japan’s unusually early cherry blossom season approaches, sakura themed campaigns such as a bar that lets you dive into a pool of cherry blossoms…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #39
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Japanese Service Rents Out Hot Guys To Show You Sad Movies Then Wipe Away Your Tears
While known for a variety of services ranging from niche to super convenient, Japan definitely isn’t exactly lacking in quirky services provided by “humans for…
Japanese All-In-One Moisturizer Gel Inspired By Cat Drool For Your Feline Grooming Needs
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has never shied away from strange. Their Nekobu (Cat Club) division specializes in feline-themed products that usually respond to fan surveys,…
JAPAN BLUE – Bringing Tradition Closer to Everyday Life
(By Shiho Starla Kay for JAPAN Forward) “Japan blue” is the color of the emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well…
Add A Jolt of Jurassic To Your Desk With These Dinosaur-Themed Office Supplies
Japanese stationery products are known for their efficiency, durability and cool design, as we’ve already seen with Kokuyo’s GLOO series, for example. Unless they’re stationery…
Japan Holding Its First Contest For Most Handsome Man in Makeup
Men’s beauty media site BiDAN, operated by beauty business company Clafill Japan, is currently holding Japan’s first ever contest to decide who is “the country’s…
Japan Is Getting A New Kawaii Poop Museum To Show How Cute Poop Is
If you’re a poop fan in Japan or are looking for an excuse to visit, you’re in luck! From March 15th to July 15th this…
The Dark Knight Turned Into Epic Figure With Batman Samurai Armor Display
In Japan, it’s not uncommon to find some households that have a dedicated space or mantle for displays of miniature samurai armor and sword figures….
New Japanese Light-Blocking White Dress Shirts Hide What You’re Wearing Underneath
White or light colored dress shirts often allow light to pass through, thus revealing your undershirt or your bare skin underneath. According to Japanese fashion…
These Heisei Kamen Rider Bookends Will Add Excitement To Your Shelves
Fans of Heisei Kamen Rider may have amassed a sizable collection of DVDs, fan-oriented guides and magazines, even doujinshi, in some cases, throughout the Heisei…
Japanese Artist’s Charcoal Skulls Are Perfect For A Macabre Barbecue
(Updated on 2/10 with information on availability and 1:1 scale version) While Ariana Grande was getting grilled on Western social media for her humorous tattoo…