Bear-Shaped Japanese Snack Discovered To Turn Into Chilling Horror Scene
Kumasan No Attaka Shiruko (Mr. Bear’s Warm Red Bean Soup) is a cute, bear-shaped version of one of Japan’s traditional sweet soups. Known as oshiruko,…
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Never Lose Your Page Again With This Easy-To-Make Bookmark!
I’m a huge bookworm, but I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with bookmarks. The pretty ones are appealing, but when you actually start using them…
Virtual Pocky Factory Tour Will Make You Want A Box Of Pocky Right Now
Pocky is one of the most popular Japanese snacks worldwide, the simple chocolate-covered biscuit sticks satiating sweet cravings since 1966. For 50 years they’ve given…
Artist’s Incredible Star Wars Illustration Brings The Force To Feudal Japan
Kim Jung Gi is an artist from South Korea you should definitely know about. With amazing talent and a sharp eye for detail, he has…
Whimsical Mushroom Lamps Will Turn Your Room Into A Fairytale Forest
Lamps make for wonderful accents to a room, but some lamps are statements enough to be the centerpiece. Japanese designer Yukio Takano is the creator…
14-Year-Old Ashima Shiraishi Is One Of The Best Rock Climbers In The World
Talent and hard work don’t have age limits, and that can be seen in this short feature by the Great Big Story network, which explores…
More Fun And Charming Miniature World Art From Tatsuya Tanaka
You may remember the whimsical world of miniatures created by Tatsuya Tanaka, who uses imaginative observations of everyday objects coupled with miniature people to put…
42 Artists Paid Tribute To Katsuhiro Otomo, The Legendary Creator Of Akira
Katsuhiro Otomo is one of the living masters of manga best known for Akira, a manga series set in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo. Famous worldwide for…
Ueno Zoo Disaster Drill Features Frantic Human In A Zebra Costume
The best way to survive a disaster is to be prepared, even if that means sending out an entire troop of police officers and zoo…
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like A Bowl Of Chocolate Ramen
Like in many countries, people in Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day doing something special with their favorite person. Helping make those days extra special are shops…
Be A Crazy Cat Lady (Or Dude) In Your Sleep With This Cat Futon
Cat lovers have always dreamed of falling asleep while being cuddled by cats, and now this cat futon will let you do just that–fur free!…
Creepy Thomas The Tank Engine Face Moves On Its Own, Will Crawl Right Into Your Nightmares
You may remember the post-apocalyptic and Frankenstein’s monster death machine version of Thomas the Tank Engine made by Japanese model maker and sculptor Y_Nakajima. Perhaps…
Toco The Cat Adorably Watches Over His Baby Brother During Naptime
Toco the cat definitely shares a special bond with his baby brother, Koshiro. When Koshiro naps, Toco is there, and when Toco naps, Koshiro is…
Japanese “Encyclopedia” Will Find The Perfect Valentine’s Day Sweets For Your Guy
If you’re wondering what you should give your boyfriend this year for Valentine’s Day, this Japanese website might be able to help. Translated to English…
Happy Dog Wanting To Play Doesn’t Care If You Need To Pack Boxes
Moving is stressful enough as it is. But when someone tries to get in your way while you pack boxes, nothing can be more annoying….