Gorgeous Cat Motif Cut Glass With Edo Period Technique
One of the original Japanese art crafts found in the Edo period, is the Edo Kiriko, which uses cutting patterns in the surface of glass….
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Comic Fans Make Annual Mad Dash For Comic Market, Turning Train Station Into Mad House
Every summer in Japan, fans from all over Japan (and even the world) gather to attend the world’s largest fan-made comic (doujinshi) fair, Comic Market,…
Evangelion Race Queens Have Drivers Turning Heads
If you’re not totally familiar with the Japanese modeling scene, then the term “race queen” may be a bit confusing to you. In Japan, race…
1000 Pikachus Adorably Parade Through Yokahama In The Annual Pikachu Festival
Pokemon fans can’t get more excited than when they see their favorite idol Pikachu. That’s why hundreds of fans gathered on Sunday to watch the…
This Japanese Curry T-Shirt Is The Proudest Declaration Of Love For Food
Curry is somewhere very near the top of the list when it comes to Japanese soul food. While Indian curry restaurants are an ubiquitous presence…
3D Optical Illusion Soy Sauce Dishes Make Your Sushi Dinner Even Prettier
After the refreshing taste, perhaps the next most appealing thing about a nice sushi or sashimi dinner is the aesthetic of the plating and the…
These Are What Pokemon Would Really Look Like In Our World
Illustrator and character designer Totomame has been creating these “fictional animal” Pokemon for some years, and after the popular Pokemon GO app released, she added…
Cat’s Pleas For Fish End In Adorable Greek Tragedy
We’ve all had the experience of being a little too impatient when it comes to waiting for food–mostly in terms of biting into a scalding…
Japanese Emperor Makes Rare Public Address Regarding Feelings, Talk Of Abdication
In a ten minute recorded video message, Emperor Akihito of Japan has addressed the public regarding the status of the Emperor as a symbol of…
Kyoto Aquarium Serves Overly Cute Aquatic Life Bread
Theese marine life animal shaped bread has been spreading around the internet with its superbly cute look. Japanese Giant Salamander [Limited] kyoto-aquarium The Kyoto Aquarium…
Tokyo Disney Land Is Getting Its Own Robot Staffed Hotel In 2017
Henn na Hotel, or The Strange Hotel, as its name translates to in English, made waves around the globe when it opened up as the…
Forget Black Burgers, IKEA Japan Is Getting Black Ninja Hot Dogs
You may be familiar with Japanese restaurants having a reputation for releasing seasonal black burgers, whether its the official Studio Ghibli burger, or the ghastly…
The New Pokemon Anime Ending Song Is The Most Pikachu Thing Ever
Just recently we wrote about the new Pokemon XY&X anime sporting Pikachu’s first ever official character song, which has some rather amusingly repetitive lyrics. Now…
This Giant Life-Size Rilakkuma Is The Ultimate Teddy Bear Cuddle Buddy
By now you may be familiar with Sanrio’s popular mascot character Rilakkuma–Japan’s favorite relaxed bear. The super cuddly bear is so popular, he has his…
Bed Sponge Holder Helps With Better Sleep And Better Cleaning
At first, you might think this may be a resting bed for your smartphone. Yes it could be, but it’s actually for your sponge. Japan…