Spot on Japanese island looks just like the lair of a video game final boss
“This is too cool. It also looks romantic, too.” “It’s like a scene from a video game, like where the lair of the last boss…
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Stunning photo of Mt. Fuji floating in night sky wows internet
As an iconic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s easy to understand why many photographers in Japan fill their portfolios…
Touching video shows train-loving child bond with conductors over the years
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
Japanese cafe’s novel-inspired jelly is a galactic treat for the eyes
Yamaneko Café (@yamaneko_coffee) is, as its name suggests (“neko” meaning “cat” in Japanese), is a café that receives visits from cats in the neighborhood located…
New and improved Necomimi cat ears use brain waves to show the world how you feel
If you think back, perhaps you can remember a somewhat curious product that was trendy about ten years ago. Necomimi were originally introduced to the…
Movement copying robot meets its match with otaku’s dancing technique
Miraikan, or The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo, currently displays one of Japan’s most advanced humanoid robots–“Alter”. Alter is known for…
“I couldn’t hire a model”: Photo of manga artist in his 40s wearing the tee he designed goes viral
Tsukigi Kōsuke ツキギコウスケ (@tukigikousuke) is about 178cm (5’10”) tall, in his 40s, and is known as a manga artist and an illustrator. He really wanted…
Forget kaiten-zushi, how about conveyor belt yakiniku instead?
Whilst we all have our varying differences in preference and taste, it would be unfortunate if a visitor came and left Japan without trying one…
Take a whiff of surströmming and the “smell of a warlord” with Japan’s “Smell Exhibition”
Have you ever seen those videos where people react negatively to really smelly foods and thought, “Surely it’s not that bad?” Have you ever wanted…
Extreme spice lovers get ready! Mita Seimenjo’s latest noodles are spiked with Trinidad Scorpion pepper
Summer is the season when all of the spicy things come out in Japan — you have seasonal spicy chicken nuggets and spicy potato chips,…
Surprisingly cuddly Japanese Spider Crab plushie sheds its shell to turn into even bigger plushie
The YOU+MORE! brand of Japanese retailer Felissimo is known for some truly cute and quirky animal bags, plushies, and pouches, but in recent years their…
Unwind at Tokyo Midtown’s Digital Art Garden this summer
Usually summer in Japan is all about getting together and celebrating alongside friends with colourful festivals, fireworks and special events. Sadly, many of these events…
Awesome figure of Mechagodzilla from Godzilla vs. Kong is 190 mm tall & features moving action
Premium Bandai’s latest figure lets fans of very big monsters keep a smaller version of the Ultimate Destroyer. This 190mm (7.4 inches) tall figure is…
Giant floating head appears over Tokyo and terrifies everyone in Junji Ito story come to life
Tokyo certainly seems to be the land of giants lately. It was just last week that a giant prowling 3-D cat appeared looming over Shinjuku…
Domino’s Japan apologizes for fish and chips pizza “that insults both England and Italy” with free pizza offer
Update: Akidearest tried the pizza out, so you can get a real look and review of it! Nobody will ever accuse Domino’s Pizza Japan of…