The Dark, Droll and Devilish World of Illustrator Sakiyama
Sakiyama is a 28-year old illustrator and manga artist based in Tokyo. On her Pixiv page, she explains that she produces art to release stress….
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Disney Meets Kimono in These Character Design Yukata Perfect for Tokyo Disneyland
One of the many cool things about Japan is the myriad of east meets west collaborations, two different styles coming together to make something unique…
Japan Introduces Official Pokemon Vending Machines
Japan releases Pokemon vending machines with Pikachu guides. Vending machines can be found around just about any corner in Japan, and if you ever tire…
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Tokyo’s New Luxury Shopping and Entertainment Complex
Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city’s arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to…
Giant Pro-Wrestling Panda Terrorizes Japanese Mascot World
Andreza Giant Panda crushes Japanese mascots with pro-wrestling power. There seems to be no limit to the variety of Japanese mascots, affectionately known as yuru-kyara…
Coca-Cola Japan’s New Clear Coke For When You Want to Pretend You’re Not Drinking Coke
The spirit of Japanese invention continues to provide us with the answer to questions we didn’t even know we had. Like what if all the…
The Best Themed Cafes in Tokyo and Its Vicinity
It seems that there are always new themed cafes popping up somewhere in Tokyo these days, from cafes where you can play with animals, to…
Tourist Tests Japan’s Reputation For Safety and Gets More Than He Bargained For
Japan is hailed as an incredibly safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Many anecdotes are told about returned lost…
Gudetama McFlurry is Further Proof Japan Gets All the Best Stuff
‘Eggs are yummy… boiled, baked or raw. There are many ways to make an egg, but eggs are so lazy (gude gude in Japanese). Look…
These Japanese Slacks Draw Attention To Your Crotch
While the verdict is still out on whether these men’s slacks by discount casual wear designer GU will spark a new fashion trend, Japanese observers…
Neko Atsume VR Is The Most Adorable Virtual Reality Experience For Cat Lovers
The Neko Atsume VR game is impossibly cute. If you haven’t actually played Neko Atsume (Kitty Collector), then it’s very likely that one of your…
Experience All the Charm of Japan in a Traditional Ryokan Hotel
Along side trending pop culture, promotional campaigns for tourism in Japan tend to focus on a smorgasbord of more traditional aspects of Japan. What they…
Watch Japanese Daredevil Mascot Chiitan☆ Complete Hilarious Challenges
On the surface, Chiitan☆ (the star is a necessary part of the name) is your everyday super adorable Japanese mascot. This bright-eyed otter of unclear…
The Chill and Retro Pixel Art of Motocross Saito
Pixel artist, designer, DJ and track maker Motocross Saito creates memorable GIF animations in a retro style, channeling ’80s and ’90s culture and music, with…
Take A Bath With 10,000 Gudetamas At This Japanese Hot Spring
Fans of Japanese hot springs, better known as onsen or sento, may remember that the allure of a relaxing bath can be so great that…