Famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan has comical werewolf transformation at the vet
Hana-chan is a shiba inu from Japan that has become somewhat of an internet doggo celebrity. Even if you don’t know her by name, it’s…
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Japanese illustrator stuns internet with dramatic two year growth in artistic skill
One look at self-taught Japanese illustrator Toma-to’s (@idoukunn) artwork will have you convinced that the talented artist has been tapping into a natural talent for…
Mask Shortage-Induced Panic Caused Break-in at Japanese Drugstore
Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19 over the last several months, surgical masks are scarce, worrying healthcare workers treating those infected with the coronavirus….
Coming Soon: Japan’s Only Icebreaker Sightseeing Boat Trip
Experience a trip on an Icebreaker ship in Hokkaido this spring as the ship returns to Lake Akan from April 21 to April 28. Japan’s…
One-Punch Man artist shows 10-year-old daughter’s impressive artwork
As Thomas Romain, a Tokyo-based anime artist who turns his sons’ sketches into awesomely detailed illustrations will show you, professional artists have a very creative…
This Shiba Pup’s Sendoff Will Warm Your Heart
Adorable little Saku-chan lives with his owner Rose (@642280H). Rose’s daughter lives far away, but visited home recently to the delight of Saku-chan, who soaked…
Japan’s Sad Doggo shiba inu capsule toys are the figures you want to cuddle up to and comfort
Japanese capsule toy and novelty goods maker Kitan Club appears to be on a mission to prove that you can make a capsule toy out…
Victorinox releases Swiss army knives modeled after Japan’s most legendary samurai warriors
Swiss Army Knife inventor Victorinox is releasing a new lineup of multipurpose knives inspired by the most revered samurai of Japan’s Sengoku Period (Age of…
McDonald’s Japan unsheathes beefy Samurai Mac burgers
McDonald’s Japan has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
Japanese university has graduates attend ceremony via robot avatars during coronavirus outbreak
Stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak has made normally scheduled school graduation ceremony in Japan a no go. While a group of elementary school…
Popular Japanese illustrator Fuzichoco releases gorgeous artbook: Saigenkyo
Fans of Japanese illustration, especially so-called “anime style” art are probably familiar with Fuzichoco. The talented and prolific artist is one of the most famous…
Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collide in awesome artistic crossover
If you find yourself torn between your love of Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, talented digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow has just…
Japanese goods maker develops “make anything a mask” strap during mask shortage
The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll around the globe, and Japan in particular has been dealing with a sickness mask shortage that has…
Japan’s poison mushroom pillow cover aims to put you to bed forever
You can always count on Japanese retailer Felissimo to let you lay your head to rest with adorable animal pillow covers such as capybara, corgi…
Enjoy the flavor of tasty PABLO cheese tarts … in a drink!
As Spring settles over Japan, convenience stores retire their steaming tanks of oden, and vending machine drinks options slowly turn to only cold. It’s a…