Art Teacher Treats Graduating Students To Amazing Studio Ghibli Chalkboard Art
You may remember Hirotaka Hamasaki, a Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer who has a talent for extremely detailed and breathtaking chalkboard art. He recently…
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Sumo Wrestler Eats Brutal Knockout And Goes Straight To Dream Street
We’ve been happy to look at the lighter side of sumo wrestling before, whether it be dominating arcade taiko games or skydiving with an official…
New Pokemon Ad Features Usain Bolt And Pikachu Trading Electric Speed
Legendary Olympian and speedster Usain Bolt finally meets Pikachu. With puns, lightning speed, and each having tons of Japanese fans, it seems like a natural…
Tokyo Mask Festival Has Some Of The Coolest And Creepiest Masks You’ll Ever See
As we’ve seen in the past with enormous wearable felt cat heads, Japan is no stranger to some of the more quirkier types of headgear…
81-Year-Old Woman Learns How To Make Smart Phone Game In 6 Months, Make Tech Fun For Elderly
One of the most appealing aspects of Japan is the opportunity to see traditional culture still thrive in a modern day that is constantly changing….
Shiba Inu’s Attempt To Make A Friend During Walk Ends In Dramatic, But Adorable Tragedy
We’ve seen some adorable antics when a Shiba Inu goes on a stroll before, but none quite as dramatic as the encounter @shibawanko_yume‘s 8-month-old pupper…
Japan Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Anime By Launching A Free Archive Of Works Throughout The Century
Anime has long been regarded as one of the many elements defining Japanese culture, and famous Japanese works have crossed land and sea to reach…
Hypothetical Studio Ghibli Theme Park Art Shows One Charming Attraction After Another
While we’ve seen conceptual art of what a Studio Ghibli Theme Park might look like before (and it was even made by a Disney artist…
Here’s Alphonse Elric In The Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Movie
Fans of the mega-popular anime and manga series Fullmetal Alchemist are still straddling the line between anxiety and anticipation after a live-action adaption was announced,…
Sliced White Chocolate Is Heading Your Way To Become Your New Favorite Breakfast Toast Topping
Just when we thought Bourbon had changed the world of breakfast toasts forever with their ingenious sliced chocolate, they’ve announced an imminent release of their…
Increase Your Catch Rate With These Classy Pokémon Glasses
Pokémon glasses are coming to town. In a collaboration we’ve all been waiting for, Zoff is bringing trendy glasses designed after your favorite Pokémon. zoff…
Nothing Says Spring Like A Cold Bottle Of Sakura-Flavored Beer
Japan is fast approaching the beautiful season of hanami (cherry blossom viewing), and there’s nothing better to celebrate its glorious arrival than with a glass…
These Japanese Toilets Are Way Too Beautiful For Their Own Good
Whether you’ve been to Japan or not, you probably know by now that for the uninitiated, toilets in Japan can be a tricky thing. Both…
This 500 Colored Pencil Set By Japanese Artisans Will Remind You Of All The Good Life Has To Offer
The world is filled with infinite shades of color, and while what objects and thoughts each hue invokes in the mind varies for every individual,…
Perfect With Nutella! Spread Coffee On Your Toast With This New Japanese Treat
Many around the world jumped for joy when Japan introduced the greatest thing since sliced bread–sliced chocolate to be used for toast and sandwiches–but now…