With Commercial Whaling Resuming in July, Japan Publishes Whale Meat Cookbook
Disclaimer: This article contains images of whale meat. Please do not read if you are offended by seeing such images. The moratorium on Japan’s controversial…
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Japanese Artists Transform Countries And Their Flags Into Anime Style Warriors For The Olympics
In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit Kat flavors into gorgeous anime characters. Perhaps setting a…
Kamakura’s Stunning Hydrangea Flower Path Now In Gorgeous Full Bloom
While Japan’s popular cherry blossom season delights many with its gorgeous once-a-year scenery and bounty of sakura-flavored goods, Hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese) can be every…
Japanese Confectioners Present Enchanting Aladdin Dessert Set to Celebrate Movie Release
Japanese confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner are known for their beautifully presented sweets. Previously they’ve produced charming nine-piece cake sets themed around popular movie releases,…
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VTuber Kizuna AI “Kidnaps” Pedestrians Into Van, Promotes Deodorant In Street Interview [Video]
Japanese male styling, beauty and hygiene product maker Mandom Corp.’s Gatsby brand is no stranger to the anime, game and internet culture-savvy crowd. For example,…
Japanese Mother Uses 2-Year-Old Daughter’s Artwork to Make Unexpectedly Stylish Earrings
Children are bursting with creativity even from a young age, and for a parent, the results of their creative bouts are something precious to be…
Traditional Armor Maker Releases Samurai Bottle Helmets Inspired By Japan’s Most Famous Warriors
Over the years, fans of the samurai armor aesthetic have found new accessories to show off their love beyond collecting an expensive ornamental suit with…
Japanese Noh Mask Attached To Circulating Fan Chills The Room In More Ways Than One
While beautiful and steeped in rich tradition, the cypress wood masks worn by practitioners of classical Japanese performance art Noh can sometimes have an eerie…
Mysterious “Superhero” Leads Way As Japanese Fans Clean Up Trash At Women’s World Cup
Japanese sports fans have gained a reputation for bringing their admirable manners and etiquette along with them when they travel to events, as seen last…
New Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals Will Have Cat Lovers And Their Feet Purring This Summer
Recently, a number of footwear makers have been trying their hand (or foot) at trying to preserve the look and charm of geta, or traditional…
Second Pokemon Center DX and Pokemon Cafe Combo Coming to Japan This Year
Tokyo Pokemon trainers have been enjoying the only permanent Pokemon Cafe in Japan, as well as the adjacent Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the largest Pokemon…
One Piece Fans Can Try A New Lineup Of Character-Themed Food At Tokyo’s Cafe Mugiwara
Located beneath Tokyo Tower in the “Foot Town” building is the One Piece tower, an indoor theme park centered around shops and attractions dedicated to…
Kaguya Luna and Nissin Aim at Guinness World Record for Highest Smartphone Livestream
Popular virtual YouTuber Kaguya Luna and noodle maker Nissin raised eyebrows and adrenaline levels with their wonderfully crazy commercial for Sosu Yakisoba U.F.O. featuring music…
Japanese Cup Sake Maker Celebrates Godzilla’s Anniversary With King of the Monsters Labels
To celebrate the film release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters and everyone’s favorite kaiju’s 65th anniversary in 2019, Ozeki, one of Japan’s biggest and…
Unleash The Kraken With Squid And Octopus Tea Bags
Ocean Teabag has recently teamed up with bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard for a series of animal-inspired teabags, ranging from creepy giant isopods, jellyfish,…