Train makes surprising stop at gas station in Japan
Trains take us to places far and near, running on railroads every day. We are accustomed to see trains at stations or on the rail…
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Takara Tomy and San-X collab on adorable interactive musical toy “Utatte Nyakko Island”
With hits like Gudetama, Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi under its belt, character and goods company San-X knows a thing or two about developing cute characters…
Kyoto textile manufacturer makes their famous yukata and garments available in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Earlier this month, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players became able to dress themselves up in the gorgeous designs of a renowned kimono maker. Animal Crossing:…
Family Mart debuts fried chicken stuffed with cheese dakgalbi
Japanese convenience store Family Mart’s hot food section can be a magnet for fried chicken lovers, especially with their flagship ‘Fami-chiki’, a chunk of fried…
Mickey Mouse goes kabuki in traditional Japanese woodblock print art fashion lineup
Disney characters and traditional Japanese art may just have a natural affinity, as we recently saw when an amazing artist turned Disney princesses into ukiyo-e…
Rilakkuma will greet your guests and celebrate your big day with character’s first official wedding plan
Since the recent global pandemic put a damper on many a wedding, the number of events taking place has taken a nosedive and put the…
Bare gruesome fangs and more with Japanese designer’s awesome creature masks
Talented special effects artist turned fashion designer MALICIOUS.X (Twitter/Instagram) crafts incredibly stylish and sometimes horrifying accessories, but her awesome masks might be appreciated at no…
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During a family emergency, a couple has an unusual reaction upon spotting a ghost [manga]
“Do you believe in ghosts?” While the question sounds like the rhetorical opening to an episode of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” it always…
80,000 sunflowers take center stage at Osaka’s Himawari Festa
Japan has a number of festivals spread across the year which pay honour to the country’s numerous plants and flowers. In spring we have the…
Noodle lovers can now stay in ramen shop hotel rooms in Japan with free ramen goodies
Without even touching on love hotels (and the many themed-rooms found within them), Japan certainly offers a lot of lodging experiences with very specific themes….
Chasing Ghosts at jiko bukken condemned properties
Like any culture, Japan has its fair share of superstitious beliefs and old wives tales. Consumers avoid facing north while snoozing and refrain from writing…
New “Gundarium Alloy” Gundam model clocks in at over $2,000
“Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) refers to the Mobile Suit Gundam hobbyist model and figure kits manufactured by Bandai, and the company…
Japanese artist crafts mysterious “children of the stars” lamps with out of this world cuteness
One look at the Twitter page or online shop of Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer Isasa (@isanatolu) will let you know that the talented artist…
Breathtaking photos of countryside temple’s hydrangeas shows of underrated beauty of rainy season in Japan
“This is what it looks like during rainy season in the country side.” Photos with the above caption, posted on Twitter by Japanese photographer skgk…
Caring Ice – an all new plant-based ice cream perfect for those with a sweet tooth
Being on a plant-based diet in Japan is not one of the easiest of feats. Outside of Tokyo the concept of veganism is a relatively…