Perfect pancakes that look like anime food have foodies in awe
You’ll often heart about some pancake houses in Japan that are known for serving up “the perfect pancake.” While there are a lot of different…
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Ghibli Museum warms hearts with episode of siblings picking out plushie that seems straight out of a Studio Ghibli anime
For fans of beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, all eyes are certainly on the recently opened expansive Ghibli Park in Aichi prefecture, but it’d be…
Give yourself some ghostly Pokémon jewelry with new platinum black Gengar rings and necklaces
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure has been on a roll with a series of Pokemon-inspired jewelry, including Monster Ball diamonds for wedding rings and sleepy Snorlax rings….
Amazing new app lets avatar users walk around in the real world
Japanese VR enthusiast and social influencer オレンジ Orange (@orange_3134) builds tools allowing independent Vtubers and other people active in the metaverse to film high-quality videos…
“Fox wedding” procession enchants Japanese city residents on Halloween
For two evenings on the weekend before Halloween this year, the city of Kagoshima was privy to an unusual Halloween parade. Seeing children dressed as…
Japanese ceramic artist’s chubby great white shark cup is too cute not to drink from
Ceramimic (@ceramimic2021) is a a talented Japanese ceramics artist based in Mashiko, Tochigi prefecture. While the talented artist makes a number of awesome ceramics and…
Fulfill your takoyaki dreams with all-you-can-eat special for under $7 at Tsukiji Gindaco
Hotland Co., Ltd., which operates the takoyaki restaurant chain 築地銀だこ Tsukiji Gindaco and the taiyaki cake shop chain 銀のあん Gin no An in Japan, will…
Mother draws up blueprints and crafts brilliant costume when son asks to be a railroad crossing for Halloween
As fun a time as Halloween is, every year parents of young children probably get a little anxious when they ask their kid want they…
Artist crafts amazing ancient Japanese pottery…out of tofu packaging
Known for his popular papercraft robot figures, Japanese artist Tomohiro Yasui (@kami_robo_yasui) sometimes makes time to sculpt impressive figures from other surprising sources–such as when…
Cat demonstrates impenetrable “stone transformation” defense when taken to the vet
While it’s necessary to keep a good eye on their health, it’s an unfortunate truth for pet owners that can evoke some pretty stressed reactions…
The magical spot in Japan where you can see gorgeous sakura and fall leaves at the same time
While any time of year is great, spring and fall are very much two popular seasons to travel to and around Japan. The reason for…
Frieza’s Hover Pod as a giant comfy cushion will have you lounging in Dragon Ball style
Even for the most dedicated Dragon Ball fans, it’s hard to imagine feeling as fabulous and powerful as Lord Frieza while lounging at home. Thanks…
Historic Kyoto tea house releases Uji Matcha Fettucine and Carbonara sauce
Kyoto’s long-established tea house Itokyuemon released two new surprising matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned…
Dog’s scary “Halloween costume” photo gives off Resident Evil vibes
Halloween continues to be a popular holiday in Japan. Not only do companies take advantage of the occasion to provide various services and sell all…
Microwave mishap turns steamed buns into steamed bra
Nikuman, or steamed pork buns, are a definitely a fan favorite of the hot food section at Japanese convenience stores–especially since they come in a…