Report on the first-ever “Rent-A-Girlfriend” exhibition
With the anime adaptation having just finished its first season and a second season already announced, it’s safe to say that the fanbase for the…
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Black Thunder releases Apple Pie and Custard flavor chocolate for fall
When it comes to delicious Japanese snacks and sweets, Fall is a misnomer, as the season brings with it a discernible rise in all kinds…
Begin your day with these Five Simple and Delicious Japanese Breakfasts
Japan is known for its healthy and delicious food and a few of the dishes that probably come to mind are miso soup, sushi, yakiniku….
American Struggles to Live Solely Off Tokyo’s Vending Machines for 24 Hours
By now you probably know that Japan is the land of vending machines. If you thought that convenience stores like 7-11 and Lawson are the…
Entire Japanese village is recreated in Minecraft with samurai houses and Bon dancing villagers
You can now add a sprawling traditional Japanese village to your adventures in Minecraft thanks to a downloadable world now up on the Minecraft store….
These stunning photos of fall foliage in Aomori will take your breath away
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer ueda (@fuehrsn) posted stunning shots of the Tsuta Seven Lakes area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on his Twitter account. As…
BOOK REVIEW | ‘Sharing a House with the Never Ending Man: 15 Years at Studio Ghibli’ by Steve Alpert
Peter Tasker, Arcus Research; JAPAN Forward “Miyazaki and I… were first shown clips from Fantasia 2000, which was then in production. Asked what he thought…
Beauty in the shadows: Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS
When you first see some of Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS’ work, you may wonder if your screen settings are too dark. The artist has developed a…
What happened when 20 volumes of “Demon Slayer” were stolen from a Japanese onsen
Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…
120-meter-long “zip-line into Godzilla’s mouth” attraction and museum officially opens in Japan
Kaiju fans around the world were delighted when Nijigen no Mori, a theme park based on Japan’s Awaji Island, announced it was constructing a 120-meter-long…
Eat world’s 1st nutritionally complete chocolate andew and help epidermolysis bullosa patients
andew: the world’s first complete chocolate There have been energy bars, protein shakes, and other products which are billed as nutritionally complete, but you’ve probably…
First official Pokémon anime soundtrack album in ten years to be released
Pokémon fans who love the show’s music will be happy to learn that an official anime soundtrack is being released on November 4th, 2020, marking…
These butter, cheese & mayo potato chips from Japan are the “final boss” in junk food indulgence
Sometimes you just want to dive headlong into junk food territory and just let loose, reveling in an indulgent moment where calories are the furthest…
Nail artist’s ‘beer nails’ transform your favorite drinks into a tasteful work of art
Who says beer is just for drinking? One Japanese nail artist wants to prove that there are artful ways of showing appreciation for alcohol. On…
A creative way to capture breathtaking photos on your next family road trip
Every family has their own idiosyncrasies. Whether its dancing with video game mascots of yesteryear or leveraging art gallery techniques to convey a lesson, there…