Hiroshima Streetcar That Started Running 3 Days After The Bombing… Inspirational
Hiroshima has a lot of rivers, it was hard to construct subways, and the streetcar system became well-developed. At 8:15am on August 6, 1945, a…
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Virtual Pocky Factory Tour Will Make You Want A Box Of Pocky Right Now
Pocky is one of the most popular Japanese snacks worldwide, the simple chocolate-covered biscuit sticks satiating sweet cravings since 1966. For 50 years they’ve given…
Don’t Bite Into This Pocky Because It’s Not What You Think
We have an interesting item to show you. This is based on one of Japan’s well-known snacks! I bet most people in Japan would have…
Cooking Delicious Japanese Dishes With A Gorgeous Cat Assistant!
Awesome cats and delicious Japanese food recipes are good enough to be enjoyed on their own, so why not combine them for a uniquely informative…
Japanese Superhero “Ultraman” Reaches 50… We Look Back At Iconic Ultraman Variants
January 2, 1966. “Ultra Q” – known by some as the father of Japanese special effects drama – was broadcast for the first time. Then…
Whimsical Mushroom Lamps Will Turn Your Room Into A Fairytale Forest
Lamps make for wonderful accents to a room, but some lamps are statements enough to be the centerpiece. Japanese designer Yukio Takano is the creator…
More Fun And Charming Miniature World Art From Tatsuya Tanaka
You may remember the whimsical world of miniatures created by Tatsuya Tanaka, who uses imaginative observations of everyday objects coupled with miniature people to put…
The Rilakkuma PC Cushion Lets You Cuddle Everyone’s Favorite Bear While You Type
Clicking and clacking away at a keyboard while you slave over a soulless job is a boring routine many of us find ourselves in at…
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like A Bowl Of Chocolate Ramen
Like in many countries, people in Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day doing something special with their favorite person. Helping make those days extra special are shops…
Be A Crazy Cat Lady (Or Dude) In Your Sleep With This Cat Futon
Cat lovers have always dreamed of falling asleep while being cuddled by cats, and now this cat futon will let you do just that–fur free!…
Eight-Year-Old Sends Adorable Apology To Nintendo
Apologizing has some unique nuances in Japanese culture. People often use apology phrases as a means of expressing thanks and it’s not uncommon to apologize…
Creepy Thomas The Tank Engine Face Moves On Its Own, Will Crawl Right Into Your Nightmares
You may remember the post-apocalyptic and Frankenstein’s monster death machine version of Thomas the Tank Engine made by Japanese model maker and sculptor Y_Nakajima. Perhaps…
Toco The Cat Adorably Watches Over His Baby Brother During Naptime
Toco the cat definitely shares a special bond with his baby brother, Koshiro. When Koshiro naps, Toco is there, and when Toco naps, Koshiro is…
How Many Toy Mice Does It Take To Wake Up A Sleepy Cat? This Person Might Not Have Enough To Answer!
Usually, if you’re in such a deep sleep that a horde of rodents surrounding your body doesn’t get you up, you’ve either had too much…
Japanese “Encyclopedia” Will Find The Perfect Valentine’s Day Sweets For Your Guy
If you’re wondering what you should give your boyfriend this year for Valentine’s Day, this Japanese website might be able to help. Translated to English…