Japanese Art Teacher Treats His Students To Stunning Chalkboard Art
Hirotaka Hamasaki’s students sure must feel lucky. The Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer has a wonderful habit of decorating his chalkboard with beautifully detailed…
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High Quality Tea And Coffee Blended To Perfection In Kyoto’s “Japanese-Style Coffee”
The Japanese love their coffee and tea, but when you’re in a country where both drinks are offered virtually everywhere and brewed to perfection, it’s…
Teaser Visuals Revealed From Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano’s New Ninja Vampire Series
Yoshitaka Amano, a Japanese artist and character designer perhaps most known as the main illustrator for the Final Fantasy franchise, is back in the work…
Open Up Your Umbrella To See Beautiful 360° Photography With The Panorella
We’ve some creative uses for umbrellas in Japan before, whether it be martial arts, admiring traditional styles, and of course the now infamous umbrellas that…
The New Death Note Book Is So Thick It Could Wipe Out A Segment Of The Population
In commemoration of the famous manga series, Death Note has been revived in Japan in the form of a 2,400 page and 8 centimeters thick…
Get The Japanese Matsuri Experience Through Dramatic 3D Sound
It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…
Pudding Patty? McDonald’s Japan Is At It Again With Pompompurin-Themed Menu
It looks like McDonald’s Japan is on a roll this autumn, because just less than a week since they made internet headlines with their pumpkin…
Surreal And Super Realistic Body Painting By Japanese Artist Blends Organic With Otherwordly
With an assortment of zippers, ribbons, and cyborg interfaces, this human body art require many double-checks that can only result in awe at the cool…
Peach John’s New Halloween Loungewear Collection Will Make You The Cutest Monster In Town
If you’re a Halloween-loving homebody who would rather spend the spooky holiday at home watching horror movies with close friends, Japanese lingerie store Peach John…
Fans Can Now Purchase Moyoco Anno’s Artwork Reproduced As Ukiyo-e Paintings
Japanese manga artist and fashion writer Moyoco Anno was recently the main feature of Parco Museum’s STRIP! Portfolio 1996-2016 art exhibition, and while you won’t…
Mewgaroo Cat Hoodie Is Now Available For Fat Cats!
It’s not surprising to see that so many cat lovers have made it their life mission to attain the love of as many felines as…
Even Sailor Moon Would Be Jealous Of This Stallion Rave Accessory Case
Fashion-forward Sailor Moon fans can now gorgeously put their jewelry on display with the Stallion Rave Accessory Case from Bandai. A nostalgic item used by…
New Onigiri Stand Will Offer High-End Rice Balls Paired Perfectly With Wine And Sake
Onigiri, or rice balls, are the simplest but also one of the most beloved foods in Japan. All you need to prepare one is a…
Is Leaving Behind Rice At A Sushi Places To Cut Carbs A Jerk Move? New Trend Frustrates Sushi Lovers
Have you tried revolving Sushi restaurants in Japan? Unlike a standard sushi restaurant with a counter, sushi revolves around customers on a conveyor belt. While…
Tokyo Design Week’s Sharaku Exhibition Features Creative Modern Works Inspired By The Great Artist
Much of Tōshūsai Sharaku, one of Japan’s most widely known ukiyo-e artists, has been shrouded in mystery since his short 10-month career as an active…