Stylish cats mugs purr into different colors depending on the temperature of your drink
As many cat lovers know, drinkware can be a source of frustration between our feline friends and their human companions–particularly when cats seem dead-set on…
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Kindergartner obsessed with Dr. Stone wows Japanese Twitter users with science learned from the series
When you’re young and obsessed with certain anime or manga series, there’s a tendency to try to learn things from the series that you might…
Titan-sized “Attack on Titan” tome aims for Guinness record of Largest Comic Book Published
Kodansha Ltd. is releasing a titan-sized* edition of the international hit manga Attack on Titan as part of the excitement surrounding its dramatic conclusion in…
Freaky Japanese Yam Looks Like a Hand
Twitter user Bu (@ibukiriP) posted a picture of a peculiar-shaped tuber that’s gotten a lot of attention. (@ibukiriP) said, My cousin gave me a yam,…
Japanese chain launches all-you-can-eat “silent yakiniku” for customers to shut up and eat
Yakiniku, or Japanese grilled meat barbecue cuisine, is often regarded as a communal dining experience. Friends and family gathering together over a grill incorporated into…
Operatic performance on Japanese synthesizer Otomatone wows judges on Spanish talent show
The Otamatone is an electronic musical synthesizer developed in Japan by the CUBE toy company and the Maywa Denki design firm. Shaped like an eighth…
Horror manga master Junji Ito teams up with fashion brand for terrifying Tomie T-shirts
For over 30 years, master of manga horror Junji Ito (who we had the pleasure of interviewing) has been showing fright fans around the world…
The most stylish Buddha in Japan gets a fashionable upgrade during sakura season
The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…
Burger King Japan dubs its Strong Magma Super One Pound Beef Burger the “spiciest meat wall”
Despite unveiling plant-based Whoppers recently, Burger King Japan seems fully committed to the meat train. Last year, they launched a new series of Strong Super…
If Final Fantasy 7’s Midgar exists, it may just be in Saitama, Japan
The Mako reactor-powered city of Midgar in FF7 remains one of the most iconic and endearing opening settings in a game to Final Fantasy 7…
Felt artist’s terrifyingly real Roomba cat creation glides and meows when summoned
With giant wearable cat heads and even a service that creates realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head, it seems like a good time to…
University student crafts gorgeous naturally colored stone sushi down to delicious detail
Of all traditional Japanese dishes, sushi is often thought of as being the country’s most emblematic cuisine. Aside from being perhaps Japan’s most popular foodie…
Make a romantic rice ball proposal with these onigiri filling ring and case sets
Maker Kitan Club may be one of Japan’s leading reasons the country’s capsule toy machines are stocked with toys that cover just about every niche…
Cat finds perfectly cute house in box from cat-themed bakery
A cat owner (who lives with her beloved kitten, Herb (@herbs_the_cat), recently shared photos showing how Herb took a very fitting liking to the packaging…
Gorgeous shots of Mt. Fuji has Twitter stunned that they aren’t water paintings
p>Mt.Fuji is well known as the highest peak of Japan. It is often used as Japan’s symbolic image, as well. It looks even more majestic…