Meet Maru, The Happiest Dog On The Internet
There are a lot of famous dogs out there, but Maru the Shiba has been dubbed the happiest dog on the internet. Shinjiro Onoさん(@marutaro)が投稿した写真 –…
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This Japanese Store Carries Over 4,200 Pigments to Preserve Traditional Art Techniques
Pigment is a recently opened specialty arts store located in Tokyo. While one’s eyes will immediately be drawn to the massive wall of colorful pigments…
Japanese Company Makes Guitars Using Traditional Wood Carving Techniques
Guitars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but Inami Wood Carving Cooperative in Toyama, Japan decided to fuse traditional Japanese wood art with…
This Traffic Director Must Love His Job So Much – See The Way He Mooooves!
No matter how much you love your job, there are times where things get a little bit mundane. Not so for this traffic director. Working…
5 “Nature-Made Tunnels” In Japan Too Beautiful Not To Walk Through
Tunnels often have a dark, dreary image. But with a little bit of exploring, you’ll find that there are tunnels built by good old Mother…
Devour Chrysalises And Crocodile Feet At Nagoya’s Prison-Themed Restaurant
In the dark streets of Nagoya exists a prison where come night, people gather to enjoy a banquet of terrifying fun and (apparently) mediocre service….
Early Hand-Colored Photography Of Japan Gives Us A Window Into The Past
Photography is an art form that allows us to enjoy a sense of timelessness as beauty. As buildings fall and and scenery changes, the moment…
10 Hostels In Tokyo You Won’t Believe Are Under $30
Finding accommodation in Japan isn’t hard, but finding cheap accommodation might have you digging a little bit deeper than you normally would. But with some…
A Students That “Sits Above” The Rest Of Class… Literally!!
High School. It’s considered in Japan to be one of the last moments where you are allowed to be as silly as you see fit….
Rare 80-Year-Old Photograph Found Of Hachiko Waiting In Front Of Station
Most of us know Chuken Hachiko as the loyal Akita dog who waited for his master in front of Tokyo’s Shibuya Station every day for…
Tokyo Street View: 4 Amazing Spots That Show Japan’s Beauty In 4K Ultra HD
Japan is a country known for its natural beauty and pronounced seasonal scenery. There are some amazing and breathtaking spots in the country that are…
See What Magic You’ll Encounter At The World’s First ‘My Little Pony Cafe’!
Harajuku, the mecca of everything kawaii has done it again with the world’s first My Little Pony-themed cafe! A pop-up cafe that opened on October…
Only Anime Lovers Can Actually Make Use Of Cracked Phones
Ever since the advent of smartphones, we face a simple yet devastating risk. It’s cracked glass. With surface area so large, a single drop could…
Hardworking Shiba Retires After Years Of Running Shop
Every hardworking dog deserves a peaceful retirement, and that’s exactly what 6-year-old Shiba-chan is getting after years of running the Suzuki Tobacco store in Tokyo….
A Significant “Archival” Footage Of A Legendary Judo Master In Action At 73
Kyuzo Mifune is one of only 15 Tenth dan holders in the world of Judo. He is also the inventor of a move called the…