Japanese temples have a longstanding history of taking in those who are on a journey, displaced, or simply just need a place to lay their…

As many of us are aware, there are many strange yet workable products from Japan. Japan is so creative in a way many others just…

In Japan, mochi (rice cakes) are commonly enjoyed all around the country, but are especially eaten during the New Year holiday season as part of…

Legendary Samurai Isao Machii, also known as the “Modern Samurai” is here to cut a fastball in two with a katana sword. First, he checks…

Even if you are not a big fan of Japan, the chances are you have heard of Doraemon before. It’s a big franchise both within…

A tweet was posted by a Japanese mother (@mizukireina0217 – which has now been set to private) recently – it shows how her son’s (who…

“Bathing cleans the mind and soul.” So said Misato of Neon Genesis Evangelion… Indeed, bathing is a great place to relax and help relieve a…

A multi-functional table that allows you to use a laptop while lounging on a bed, futon, or floor is captivating everyone! If a lot of…

This is Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama. It is a shrine for the god of marriage with a history of over 1,500 years. Available this…

Three-second cooking! Don’t you mean ‘3-minute’? Docomo’s genuine “3-Second Cooking” series. The previous episode, “3-Second Fried Shrimp,” was a giant hit. Many viewers clamored for…

We have discovered a curious item for cat lovers. It is a “cat paw pad scented hand cream”! A pink colored fluffy cream, reminiscent of…

Japan can come up with some WTF ideas from time to time… Like this famous headgear with a roll of toilet paper: Well, Japan continues…

While we cannot wait for the December release of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”, this Japanese artist’s rendition of R2-D2 and other…

Many of us know that Japanese people love making their lunches cute, and make famous characters (the so-called “kyaraben”). Here are some that we’ve found…

Due to its huge popularity Disney’s “Frozen” has been parodied on social media. And there’s plenty more coming – here’s one that is buzzing a…