KOKESHI DOLL: Japanese-Style Dolls Of Your Favorite Celebrities
Kokeshi are wooden Japanese dolls said to have originally been made during the middle of the Edo period (1600-1868), although their origins are mostly unclear….
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16-Year-Old Artist Turns Her Wildest Dreams Into Stunning Paintings
Dimitra Milan is a 16-year-old artist whose paintings have already made it to private collections across the U.S. and Europe. But behind her current success…
Transformed 85-Year-Old Farmer Looks Like He’s Straight Out Of GQ
We’ve seen grandmothers rocking some incredible fashion pieces, but now it’s the men’s turn, and they’ve proven that they’re not going down without a fight….
These Adorable Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops Are Helping Revitalize A Japanese Town
Japan is no stranger to imaginative art and design. Heck, even manholes and gas tanks in the country can be done up in surprisingly charming…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Footage Makes For A Pretty Legit Anime Opening
The influence of Japanese film and culture on Star Wars has been well documented, and the two just seem to make for perfect partners in…
How Do You Save A Kitten Stuck In A Car Engine? Ask A Bigger Cat To Help!
When it comes to cat troubles, sometimes the best answer is to ditch human methods and just consult another cat! In this video (split in…
Enjoy Donuts And A Warm Drink With These Color-Changing Rilakkuma Tumblers
If you’ve ever been to a Mister Donut in Japan, chances are you’ve seen that they often collaborate with popular characters to sell adorable, much-coveted…
Sumo Wrestler’s Massive Hands Make All His Food Look Like Miniatures
For sumo wrestlers, eating is just another part of the training. And while many of us might imagine them scarfing down bowl after bowl of…
How Your Life Will Turn Upside Down In Japan When You Misbehave On Twitter
Some may think that Japanese people are generally modest and courteous. But as with any country, there are people who misbehave and post their silliness…
We Went To Kamakura Owl’s Forest And Hung Out With Some Beautiful Owls
I’ve always loved owls. Nocturnal birds that are known in some cultures as harbingers of death or symbols of wisdom, they’re mysterious, swift, and just…
An Adventurer Grabs A Shark’s Fin For A Swim
Many of us are afraid of sharks, but not Ramsey. She casually grabbed this White Shark’s fin like we grab someone’s hand. Swimming with sharks…
Feudal Japan And Samurai Inspired Artwork Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
New York based aspiring illustrator, comic artist, and cosplayer Nikolas A. Draper-Ivey has whipped up some amazing alternative designs of characters from Star Wars: The…
Dog’s Reaction To Seeing Snow For The First Time Is The Perfect Combination Of Yes! And NOPE
If you toss a stone on the internet (just imagine that it’s possible), it would be pretty hard to not hit a video of a…
5 Monthly Subscription Boxes To Try If You Love Everything Japanese
Monthly subscription boxes are becoming increasingly popular these days, and if you haven’t found them already, there are a number of boxes filled with all…
Cover Your 72mm Camera Lens With Recycled Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Lids
Any camera owner can relate to the feeling of dread after realizing they’ve somehow misplaced their lens cap. Should they buy a new one (lens…