Say your vows with gorgeous Sailor Moon wedding dresses and tuxedos
To this day, iconic anime Sailor Moon remains a well of magical merchandise, including a cosmetics line and an official Sailor Moon cafe. Now in…
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Japanese inventor makes face mask that rises to let you eat, other “useless machines” for pandemic times
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the…
This Bearbrick bear may be horrifying to all but the most devoted wagyu lovers
Medicom Toy Inc.’s internationally popular B@ARBRICK bear collectible toys are famous for their artist collaborations. Since artists aren’t limited to sticking to cute and innocent…
Life-sized Evangelion statue in Kyoto lets you take a synchronization test in the entry plug
Home to Toei Studios Kyoto, the Uzumasa district of Kyoto is sometimes referred to as the “Hollywood of Japan”, with the Toei Kyoto Studio Park,…
Bonuses Down and Paycuts a Must in Pandemic-slammed Japan
For a long time, I would suggest that Japanese consumers have been squeezed. In October 2019, the government raised the consumption tax from eight percent…
Hopeful Japanese assembly member campaigns with “Abe Masks” as her bra
If you’ve ever been in Japan during political campaign season, particularly for regional elections, you’ve likely seen the standard campaign posters set up by candidates…
Video illustrator revives Akihabara’s ghost town streets with cyberpunk digital art
Tokyo’s Akihabara district is often labeled as a somewhat of a paradise for anime, video game, and tech enthusiasts. The bustling otaku hub offers a…
238 cats found in house: despite Japan’s love of pets, ownership issues still remain
As in all countries, the people of Japan love their pets. According to Wikipedia, the country has been experiencing a pet boom since 2003. In…
Felt artist packs adorably realistic cat heads into furry “cat frame” portraits
Wool-felt art is done by knitting wool fibers into shapes with special needles. In the past, we’ve seen talented artists in Japan use it to…
Photographer captures breathtaking floating flowers in purifying fountain at Japanese temple
Fukuoka-based photographer Masashi (@masashi_photos) often shares his beautiful photography on Twitter. The photos he recently took at Dazaifu-tenmangu, a temple in Dazai city, Fukuoka prefecture,…
World record holders who hail from Japan
Japan is a magical place. With several high-energy metropolitan centers and nineteen World Heritage Sites, there are countless eye-popping vistas to explore. Iconic landmarks range…
‘Tourism Stationmaster’ Wasao—tiny-faced and adorable Akita canine—led a doggone good life
Visitors to Japan may be familiar with the legend of chūken Hachikō, a famously loyal dog. As the tale goes, Hachikō lived with his owner…
Astronomical calendar calling for astrophotography entries now!
Every year an original calendar featuring astronomical photographs taken by contributors from the public is published by Vixen – a company that produces a wide…
10,000 yen luxury tomato juice released in Japan
Produce in Japan (such as the rare white strawberry) can sometimes sell for extraordinary prices in Japan that make travelers do a double take. A…
Cat criminals caught breaking Japanese traditional sliding doors have priceless reaction
Anyone who lives in a house with shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, knows that the paper portions require replacement from time to time due…