Shreddin’ the gnar Gundam style! Snowboarding Gundam cosplayer gets noticed in Japan
Some of our longtime readers may recall the cosplaying skiiers at Mount Yeti resort who we introduced a few years ago. With the growing popularity…
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How to study for the JLPT? Asking an N1 holder with full marks! [interview]
It’s been almost one month since the new year started. What are your New Year’s resolutions? If one of them is “to pass the JLPT,”…
Mustachioed Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll adorn Pringles cans, cute goods in first-ever collab
Sanrio Inc. has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the internationally known potato chip brand Pringles (Kellogg’s Japan) featuring its popular characters Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll….
“Look what landed on my finger!” Japanese artist’s gorgeous tiny dragon really looks alive
Some of our readers may recall the talented and imaginative Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer イササ Isasa (@isanatolu), whose beautiful crafted anthropomorphic “children of the…
Exclusive Interview with Masaki Suda from Fuji TV’s Monday night drama “Don’t Call it Mystery”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: January 2022) Q: How did it all come…
DJ Steve Aoki does his signature jump in new Q posket collectible figure
DJ Steve Aoki gets his own Q posket BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.(BANPRESTO Department) has announced their collaboration with celebrity DJ, Steve Aoki on the latest…
This bag lets you switch from work or school to supporting your favorite character or idol
From office (or classroom) to oshikatsu In Japan, the market for manga, anime, video games, and idols, among other things, is so large that concerts…
Japanese grandma’s striking handmade plushie goes viral, “might show up in your dreams”
Japanese Twitter user いしちゃん Ishi-chan (@ishi_20200104) is raising her two-year-old son. Ishi-chan’s mother-in-law hand-made a plush toy for her grandson. When Ishi-chan saw the finished…
Disney Twisted Wonderland meets Japanese traditional crafts in new metal art series
Disney-Twisted Wonderland, a well-known Japanese mobile game inspired by Disney villains, has announced a new original metal art magnet and sticker series using traditional Japanese craft techniques! Sun-Star…
Botanical garden’s human-friendly carnivorous plant play equipment delights Japanese Twitter
Unless you’ve played a supporting role in The Little Shop of Horrors, chances are you’ve never been swallowed by a giant carnivorous plant, alien or…
Daiso’s lantern lights are flying off shelves, so we reviewed them to find out why
If you check out the camping goods section of your local Daiso store in Japan, you’ll surely find lantern lights displayed. However, since they’re so…
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McDonald’s Japan’s new Spicy Chicken Nuggets with Black Pepper and Garlic [Review]
Black pepper and garlic provides the spice McDonald’s Japan has now added a new version of their Chicken McNuggets, a staple of their side menu…
Optical illusion art on van’s back window makes drivers do a double take in Japan
As many of our readers have surely seen before, some company cars have the name of their company or the name or image of the…
Top Japanese YouTube channel ranking: Who placed first in 2021?
Have you ever wondered what is popular among young people in Japan and what Japanese influencers people tend to watch? Are you curious about the…
Hunter x Hunter attraction coming up at the Universal Studios Japan this year
Universal Studios Japan has released an official announcement regarding a new attraction, based on the popular series Hunter x Hunter, by Yoshihiro Togashi, coming up this year,…