12-Year-Old Girl Chokes Out 24-Year-Old Opponent In Japanese MMA Debut
Last month, you may have raised your eyebrows at a 12-year-old girl by the name of MoMo being booked for her MMA debut against 24-year-old…
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Credit Card Forms Japanese Idol Unit Out Of Company Employees
At initial glance, you might mistake Higashi-Ikebukuro 52, Japan’s latest mega-member idol unit, to be a sister-group or spinoff of other popular acts such as…
Japanese Summer Fashion Is Purring With These Cute Cat Yukata
While they don’t get quite as crazy as making gigantic and wearable felt cat heads, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has always been pretty creative in…
Rolling Stones Meets Traditional Japanese Art In Limited Edition Ukiyo-e Prints
Proved by the truly badass ukiyo-e artworks of legendary rock bands KISS and Iron Maiden, hard rock and traditional Japanese art go hand in hand…
Traditional Japanese Candy Sculptures Are Handcrafted Masterpieces You Won’t Have The Heart To Eat
It’s unlikely we’ll ever stop to marvel at the artisanal mastery of an ordinary lollipop, but when it comes to the candy sculptures made by…
Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
We’ve seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the…
Watch A Cat Bestow 9 Lives On Kittens With Adorable Shaman Dance
Ever wonder how cats get their nine lives? We always thought it was just feline luck, but happy father Momotaro may have just given us…
196 Countries Are Getting Represented With Unique Kimono Designs In Ambitious Kimono Project
Last year we learned of a project in which Japanese organization Imagine Oneworld, Inc. was working to promote the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional…
This Japanese Cafe Serves Up Dancing Gold Leaf Souffle Pancakes
You may have heard and seen some internet buzz about a Tokyo cafe that offers incredibly fluffy and perfectly shaped pancakes on their menu, but…
Birds Clash In A Squeaky Rap Battle…Or Chirpy Political Debate
Japan has a large menu of themed cafes where you can enjoy petting cute and interesting animals as you enjoy a cup of tea or…
Photographer’s Journey Through Japan During Cherry Blossom Season Turns Into A Fairy Tale
Japan’s cherry blossom (sakura) season has pretty much wrapped up, giving way to increasingly warmer weather and the looming rainy season. However, for as long…
Incredibly Realistic And Charming Manga Illustrations Of Japan
We’ve seen beautiful watercolor paintings explore the quaint and nostalgic old buildings of Tokyo along with the winding hills of the Japanese countryside, but perhaps…
Turn Your Feet Into Squishy Cat Paws With These Japanese Kitty Socks!
Japanese online retailer Felissimo is the country’s go-to when it comes to getting your paws on inventive feline-themed goods. In the past they’ve released cat…
Shiba Inu Has The Perfect Smile Until He Finds Out He Is Walking To The Vet
It’s no secret hat Shiba Inu are capable of producing some really adorable facial expressions and reactions, as even fake ones can pull it off….
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[Part 3] Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
Twice this year, we’ve seen some touching and impressive illustrations from Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!)…