This Takes The Cake For “WTF Japan” Promotional Campaigns
You probably don’t need much of a reminder that Japan has a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to advertising, resulting in some…
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The Floating City Of Laputa Really Exists — As A Cafe In Kamakura
There’s a cafe in Japan said to transport you to the fantastical world of Castle in the Sky, one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films….
It’s Back! The 2 Years Absent Chocolate Matcha Brownie Frappuccino From Starbucks
Japan is getting warmer each day while spring season slowly transitions to summer, and Japan’s Starbucks decided to bring back their customers’ favorite cold drink…
Masterful Performance By Two Shamisen Girls Under Sakura Trees Is Simply Awe-Inspiring
It can be a tall order to pick out something that most beautifully represents Japanese culture, but perhaps two selections that would find little argument…
Mochi Ghost Capsule Toys Are The Cutest And Yummiest Ghouls In Town
As if Japan didn’t have enough adorable characters, Panda-No-Ana from Takara Tomy T-Arts is coming out with a new series of squeal-worthy capsule toys. The…
Tokyo’s Halal Kebab Bento Puts A Japanese Spin On Doner Kebabs
Tokyo is abundant in delicious foods and delicacies (it’s been crowned the Michelin guide’s dining capital of the world, after all), but we think the…
Do Your Makeup Like A Sailor Scout With The Crystal Star Compact
If you grew up watching Sailor Moon, chances are you either owned one of the Sailor Moon compacts, or at least wanted to own one….
Pixar Just Got Even Cuter As A Colorful 9-Piece Cake Set
Japanese confectionary chain Ginza Cozy Corner loves celebrating special occasions with their 9-piece cake set, from the premiere of the newest Star Wars movie to…
Japanese Dude Makes Popcorn With a Hair Straightener
Sometimes the right way isn’t necessarily the fun way. One of the coolest things about making popcorn is watching it pop, which is why many…
Godzilla Thrashes Japan With Menacing New Look In Latest Trailer For Godzilla: Resurgence
While we have seen bits and pieces of the upcoming Godzilla film from Japan, Shin-Gojira, or Godzilla: Resurgence, as it is titled in English, we’ve…
NYC’s Raindrop Cake Was Actually Inspired By Japanese Mochi
The Raindrop Cake is the newest culinary trend in New York, a translucent dollop of mineral water mixed with gelatin or agar, served with roasted…
Relax At Home On These Super Comfy Rilakkuma Bean Bag Chairs
If anyone knows how to relax, it’s Rilakkuma. His name is a combination of the Japanese words “relax” (rilakkusu) and “bear” (kuma), and now he…
Piaggio Ape Transformed Into Fendi Flower Shop By Japanese Artist
The 3-wheeled Ape by Italian carmaker Piaggio is quite commonly seen running through the streets of Italy. But it has recently made an appearance in…
Tonkatsu DJ: Club-Worthy Music From The Sounds Of A Tonkatsu Restaurant
“Are the chefs of tonkatsu restaurants the same as DJs??” This was the odd but thought-provoking question of Katsumata Agetarō, protagonist/tonkatsu-chef-and-DJ-in-training of the Japanese gag…
Tourists In Japan Could One Day Make Purchases With Their Fingerprints
Paying with an unfamiliar currency can be confusing at first — you might think you handed the cashier the right amount of money, only to…