The Art of Shinkansen: Bullet Trains in Japan
The Bullet trains in Japan—Shinkansen—are famous worldwide for their speed, efficiency, comfort, and sheer elegance of shape. They are so elegant, in fact, that the…
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Happy Cats, Coffee Shops and Carefree Times in TAO’s Cheerful and Nostalgic Illustrations
As she explains on her Tumblr profile, Sapporo-based illustrator TAO is particularly fond of cats, Showa Era things, and sneakers. With their cheerful tone and…
Japanese Instant Noodle Maker Releases Vanilla Ice Cream Creamy Seafood Ramen
Japan releases vanilla ice cream creamy seafood flavored ramen In the world of Japanese instant noodles, a lot of creativity is required to stand out…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
Don’t Mess with Japanese Survival Game Grandma
This Japanese lady has been causing a stir on Twitter (@pontasan387957), delighting people by posing coolly with an array of airguns. A&K m249 pic.twitter.com/oney1sxYOF —…
Meet Hana-Chan, The Stubbornly Cute Shiba Inu Who Will Let You Know When A Walk Starts Or Stops
Aside from their trademark curly cute tails and miniature bean versions (which have spawned a mini-Shiba Inu cafe in Japan), Shiba Inu are well known…
Watch Japanese Cat Cafe Cats React Moments Before Osaka Earthquake
At 7:58 a.m. on June 18th, residents of northern Osaka prefecture in Japan were rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which is said to have…
Japan Invents Anti-“Smell Harassment” Device Which Monitors Your B.O. Level
Smell Harassment In recent years, the term “smell harassment,” often abbreviated to sumehara スメハラ, has become the subject of greater scrutiny in Japan. While it…
Japanese “Asteroid Jelly” Brings Otherworldly Sweets To Convenience Stores
In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…
Japanese Convenience Store Snack Review: Potato Chip Surprise
Welcome to our fourth round of our Japanese convenience store roundup, where we find bizarre and unusual snacks, candy and drinks in the aisles of…
These Chubby Shiba Inu Puffs Are Begging You To Take A Bite Out Of Them
The Japanese side of Twitter is filled with creative “food artists” who seem to strike a perfect balance between delicious and adorable, turning out treats…
Creepy Evolving Japanese Baseball Mascot Reveals Its Fifth and Final Form
The Mysterious Fish: Nazo no Sakana The funky fishy mascot for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball, known as Nazo no Sakana (Mysterious…
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Fully Revealed In Japan
Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…
Natto Flavour Potato Chips Could Be Japan’s Most Controversial Snack
First, allow me to begin this article by suspending any pretense of objectivity. Natto is the worst thing ever. An assault on all five senses,…
Japanese Scientists Create World’s First Drinkable Alcohol Made from Trees
Researchers at Japan’s Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, announced that they have discovered a technique to make a drinkable alcoholic beverage…