A contender for the title of most luxurious train in the world In the world of luxury train transportation, the first name that may come…

Japanese character designer impresses with stunning artwork. Many of talented Japanese artists that have gained popularity on social media tend to explore larger themes through…

Japan’s yuruchara have become indispensable to promoting tourism in remote areas. Yuruchara are mascots which represent certain regions of Japan and will be present at…

Japan has no shortage of variety when it comes to interesting masks. Whether it be Japanese horror movie beauty masks or humongous, terrifying felt cat…

Japanese Clear Latte explores flavored water trend with coffee fusion. When you think of unusual Japanese beverages, your mind may wander to adventurous options such…

Adorable and lifelike cat hand bags to cuddle with! Lifelike replications of animals often walk the line between cute and creepy, as seen with adorable…

Magical Girl Anime The magical girl genre in manga and anime was born in 1960s with titles like Himitsu no Akko-chan (1962), picked up momentum…

Crow in Japan tries to buy a train ticket from a machine with a credit card. Crows are often praised for their intelligence, known to…

Nara Park’s famous deer might have overstuffed themselves during Japan’s Golden Week. While thousands of tourists from within Japan and around the world flock to…

You may have thought cherry blossom season was over but while Tokyo is caught in the post-sakura blues, Tohoku region is still in the pink….

Ultra-realistic dolls bring characters from Japanese folklore to life. There’s been quite a bit of surprise at how “creepily” realistic Japanese “love dolls” have become…

Harajuku is fashion paradise with all the apparel and accessory stores that a teenage girl could wish for. Any self-respecting Japanese fashion enthusiast must make…

We’re back for the third round of our Japanese convenience store roundup, where we find bizarre and unusual snacks, candy and drinks in the aisles…

Even without evidence of ghosts or other paranormal activity, something about abandoned buildings just creeps people out. Especially if these previously inhabited places look particularly…

Green tea lattes, desserts, snacks… Japan is matcha crazy and they don’t care who knows it. In Tokyo there’s even a gelato shop which offers…