This Japanese Cafe Serves Up Dancing Gold Leaf Souffle Pancakes
You may have heard and seen some internet buzz about a Tokyo cafe that offers incredibly fluffy and perfectly shaped pancakes on their menu, but…
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Try Gold Leaf-Covered Matcha Gelatos For A Lavish Spin To Your Usual Ice Cream Cone
It’s not every day we’re served dishes sprinkled with gold leaf, which is predominantly used in festive and often expensive dishes in Japan. For tea…
Photographer’s Journey Through Japan During Cherry Blossom Season Turns Into A Fairy Tale
Japan’s cherry blossom (sakura) season has pretty much wrapped up, giving way to increasingly warmer weather and the looming rainy season. However, for as long…
Indulge Your Inner Sailor Scout With These Custom Engraved Sailor Moon Wine Glasses
Believe it or not, it’s been 25 years since the Sailor Moon animation was first broadcast in 1992, and young fans whose childhoods were spent…
Japanese Idol Group Puts On Hazmat Suits To Hug Fans At Event
It would probably be an understatement to say that Japanese idol and pop groups attract some very passionate fans. Many dedicated fans travel and follow…
Kamakura Sea Glows A Breathtaking Blue At Night Due To High Concentrations Of Plankton
Even seasoned surfers riding the waves of the Kamakura waters were surprised to find that over the past few days, the familiar sea had been…
Adorable Ghibli Coasters Will Make Sure You Never Get Rings On The Table Again
If you’re one of those people who can’t stand getting water rings on the table (or if you just want a magical Ghibli touch to…
Incredibly Realistic And Charming Manga Illustrations Of Japan
We’ve seen beautiful watercolor paintings explore the quaint and nostalgic old buildings of Tokyo along with the winding hills of the Japanese countryside, but perhaps…
Turn Your Feet Into Squishy Cat Paws With These Japanese Kitty Socks!
Japanese online retailer Felissimo is the country’s go-to when it comes to getting your paws on inventive feline-themed goods. In the past they’ve released cat…
Panic Hits Pokémon World Festival As Dancing Pikachu Deflates During Performance
Seeing a troop of dancing Pikachus is nothing new (heck, we’ve seen Pikachus clubbing with lasers shooting out of their eyes), but witnessing the moment…
Japanese Miniature Food Artist Creates Meals Tiny Enough To Be Served On Our Fingertips
It’s safe to say that many artists are drawn to recreating food in miniature size, whether completely edible or as a form of decorative art,…
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[Part 3] Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
Twice this year, we’ve seen some touching and impressive illustrations from Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!)…
Bell The Cat Melts The Internet’s Heart In A Furry Headband With Bunny Ears
In the past we’ve introduced Bell the Minuet kitten and her bushy little tail, but now the adorably fluffy kitty is slightly more grown up….
Sailor Moon Will Keep Your Money Safe In This Gorgeous Wallet Made From Traditional Kyoto Textiles
No matter what we’d like to believe, money is a crucial part of life. So why not stash your cash and credit cards in an…
3D Pen Artist Creates Amazing Figures Of Anime Characters Like Goku, Gyarados, And Haku
Pens have previously gone from being simple writing tools to technologically advanced gadgets that conduct electricity right on top of a piece of paper, and…