Cats purr as Demon Slayer characters in gorgeous cosplay photo shoots
Adorable cat cosplay is certainly nothing new, but Japanese Twitter user and cosplay enthusiast Yagyou (@YagyouNEKO) takes things to the next level with beautiful photo…
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Designer turns legendary beasts into cuddle buddies with Baby Nessie and Yeti dolls
It’s fair to say that although many are fascinated by the possible existence of legendary creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster or the Yeti,…
Baki manga artist Keisuke Itagaki draws Rambo movie poster as only he can
Keisuke Itagaki is the manga artist behind popular martial arts and combat series Grappler Baki and its four sequels (and thus Netflix’s Baki anime series)….
20 sumo wrestlers save woman who plunged from a bridge in Tokyo
Due to the ongoing pandemic, members of the general public don’t have too many opportunities to see sumo wrestlers up close these days as tournaments…
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets now come with mouth numbing mapo and jalapeno cheese sauces
As with their variety of exclusive burgers and desserts, McDonald’s Japan’s Chicken McNuggets also occasionally get limited edition sauces. In the past this has included…
Digital dishes to drool over: Dell announces the winners of its “CG Gohan” contest
If you’re on a diet, we have the perfect zero-calorie meal replacement for you: Feast your eyes on some of these delicious images! It may…
Japan’s popular karaage-kun fried chicken officially certified as space food
One of the most popular types of hot convenience store food in Japan is Lawson’s “Karaage-kun”, nuggets of karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that come in…
Artist creates stunningly realistic miniature of a Japanese idol fan’s room
There seems to be a real enthusiasm for incredibly realistic miniature worlds and dioramas in Japan, with artists creating beautiful goldfish ponds and even a…
Man charged in “Cat Island” poisoning may have singly decimated island’s cat population
Dwindling cat population There are a few islands called “Cat Island” in Japan. The most famous one is Aoshima in Ehime prefecture, but there’s a…
Totoro’s Forest becomes final resting place of unidentified individual
In a dark twist of reality, a forest in Tokorozawa which served as inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, has become the final resting…
Japan’s viral sexy daikon radishes are evolving and getting ripped with push-ups
If you ever search the hashtag #セクシー大根 (sexy daikon) on Instagram or Twitter, you will be greeted by images of daikon radishes that appear to…
Fuji Rock Festival cancels 2020 event
2020 is a year full of closed doors. Shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, shopping malls, parks, beaches, and even hospitals at times have been forced shut…
Japanese solo camper comes up with a solution for a self-sufficient grilled sandwich
Japanese solo camping enthusiast, skeet shooter and game hunter Ly-ro shi ﾘﾛ氏 really gets good mileage out of a hot sandwich grill. A quick look…
Take your boba to breakfast with The Alley’s tapioca pearl toast
The bubble tea boom in Japan hasn’t showed any signs of slowing down. Along the way boba train in Japan has made stops at stations…
YouTube perplexingly changes Japanese CG artist’s terrifying video to “made for kids”
Computer graphics and motion graphics designer Optie is well known in doujin music circles for his visual collaborations with musicians who often work in BMS…