IKEA Japan serves up plant-based katsu curry
IKEA Japan continues to stock its shelves with plant-based and vegan alternatives to comfort foods. Following up on their plant-based instant ramen, IKEA stores in…
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Artist creates brilliant 3-D CG model that looks exactly like a Studio Ghibli anime cel
Beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, and particularly anime icon Hayao Miyazaki (who will be honored as the inaugural focal point of the new Academy Museum…
Artist crafts amazing miniature pop-up book dollhouse of Japanese demons
Yokai is the term for demons, sprites, ghosts, and all other supernatural apparitions of Japanese folklore. They can be neutral, malevolent, and sometimes even kind…
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When a friend forgets boundaries and makes it creepy [manga]
Do you remember the movie Cable Guy? It’s an old one, but something of a cult classic. Starring Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey, it tells…
Toyota-backed SkyDrive successfully tests drone-like car. Are flying cars finally coming?
We’ve been waiting for flying cars for quite some time. The original Blade Runner, circa 1982, depicted flying cars incorporating seamlessly into the post-apocalyptic world…
“Virtual Tokyo Tower” lets you experience a highly futuristic version of the tower in VR
Completed in 1958, the Tokyo Tower represented the state of mind that Japan was holding on to at the time. The country was going through…
Academy Museum’s inaugural exhibit will celebrate Hayao Miyazaki and his works
When the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures finally opens in April, visitors will be treated to an inaugural exhibit that honors the legendary six-decade…
Japanese artist’s puzzling “spot the killer” murder mystery has net baffled
Japanese illustrator Shida (@shida_7) has a talent for dark and thought-provoking artwork that has just enough detail combined with an air of mystery that invites…
Claustrophobic haunted toilet and caskets introduced in Japan for socially distanced scares
Japan’s many terrifyingly realistic haunted house experiences haven’t exactly been an attractive outing due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but haunted house…
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Cheese Beef Burger says goodbye to pretty eating
No one will ever accuse Burger King Japan of shying away from excess, as evidenced by their heavy duty Strong Super One Pound Beef Burger,…
New kaleidoscopic mirrored wonder building planned for Harajuku’s Jingumae crossing
When it comes to crossings in Japan, there is no doubt the Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is the most iconic. Located in front…
Japanese muscle man group starts stock photo service of ripped hunks doing…everything
ALL OUT (ALLOUT_smile) is a Japanese “muscular performance group” that consists of ripped (and often shirtless) muscle men that turn their buff physiques and love…
Give your mask extra protection with samurai armor face covers
Masks have long been worn in Japan as a common practice for a variety of reasons, but they’re obviously an everyday necessity these days as…
Japan’s official Berserk whisky will bring out the Black Swordsman in you
By now, Japan has established itself as a prominent player in the whisky world, sometimes with record-shattering priced bottles. Recently, the labels of many bottles…
Puma and Nintendo team up for Super Mario 64 sneakers
We’ve seen some truly inventive sneaker designs over the past couple of years, including traditional ukiyo-e art footwear and an artist that turns Japanese snacks…