Japan Post to temporarily stop accepting international mail due to coronavirus
Japan Post has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of international mail from 126 countries for EMS and Air Mail, and for all types…
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Japanese artist’s impossibly realistic squid drawings have incredible detail
Japanese artist creates stunningly realistic pen and pencil illustrations Talented illustrator Yuuki Tokuda is well known not only on Twitter and Instagram for his original…
Yumenographia VR hostess cafe now lets you join without VR gear through “desktop mode”
With people around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, many of those who have VR gear now have more time to explore…
Drone Movie Contest 2020 winner pairs ninjas and drones in an impressive promotion video
Known for their stealth and speed, microdrones arguably share some of the abilities that ninjas were prized for. Taking a hint from this possible connection…
Japanese paper artist turns box of sweets into Studio Ghibli-esque squirrel run bakery
If you’re not familiar with talented papercraft artist and Japanese university student Haruki (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l) by name, you may have seen his numerous celebrated works floating…
Japanese otaku share their stylish transformation photos on Twitter
The Japanese term “otaku” can actually mean having a near obsessive level of interest in any hobby, although it’s now commonly used around the globe…
Dad gets note from neighbor about crying baby, fears worst, receives heartwarming gesture during cornavirus stress
Protecting the the health of you and those around you, quarantining, and stress are just a few of many concerns that have arisen as people…
Japanese artist crafts mecha-inspired traditional oni demon masks
Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has definitely tried their hand at eccentric masks before, including polygon animal heads and almost terrifyingly realistic anime masks. Now…
Noodle robot dishes out soba to hungry commuters
In robot-loving Japan, automation is changing the landscape of everyday life. Robot shop clerks greet perusing customers, and automatons take latte orders. Lonely residents, on…
Spring blossoms take a chill in Japan, revealing beautifully serene sakura in the snow
This past Sunday, March 29th, temperatures plummeted throughout the greater Kanto region, blanketing the northern area in snow as deep as 23 centimeters in Gunma…
Japanese Twitter user and son take advantage of rare Tokyo snowfall to craft cat crime scene
On March 29th (2020), not many people living in the Tokyo area left their homes. While many were simply exercising necessary caution in the face…
Artist’s terrifyingly realistic “human meat dice” with winking eyeball could be a Silent Hill boss
If the name doooo (@44doooo) rings a bell (or makes you shudder in fear), it’s likely because you remember the DJ and Producer as the…
What are the odds? Quail chick hatches from supermarket egg
Quail eggs (known as uzura no tamago 鶉の卵) are a delicacy that have become popular fixtures of lunch boxes in Japan. They often crop up…
Introducing the Top 5 Beautiful Na no Hana Yellow Fields in Kanto Japan
Vividly yellow-painted elegant flowers can be seen from Mid-February to May across the Kanto area and the beautiful shades of yellow will fill your hearts…
Is this the same country? See how Tokyo transformed from the Showa Period to now
From Showa to Heisei and now, to Reiwa, Japan has suffered many changes and many have realized how the scenery gradually changes and became something…