It sure would be nice to be able to admire Pokémon in the real world. NAIL STUDIO STELLAR (@NAIL_STELLAR), a nail salon in Osaka, has…

In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…

Photographer Yukari (@mitsuyuka_lp) is known for her stellar photography showing off natural beauty around the many prefectures of Japan. In particular, however, she has a…

While springtime in Japan is often celebrated as a time to admire cherry blossoms, it would be remiss to not take in the gorgeous splendor…

Popular sandwiches If you’re asked: “What’s a traditional portable Japanese food item?”, you might say: “Yeah, I know. It’s rice balls (onigiri おにぎり).” And you’d…

Pokémon Space-Time Distortion Researcher (@pokeyugami) certainly lives up to their name, sharing amazing and creative ideas and designs that can only come from someone dedicated…

We already knew that the chocolatiers at Lindt know their way around chocolate, but the Japanese arm of the famous company are proving they’re pretty…

The Killing Stone and the Nine-Tailed Fox As we reported earlier this month, the “Killing Stone” (殺生石 sesshō-seki) in Nasu, Japan, believed to be the…

Photographer captures “Japan’s cutest bird” The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese, usually written シマエナガ and rarely 島柄長), is sometimes called “the cutest bird in…

Under the right circumstances, even the most familiar of things can suddenly take on a very unfamiliar appearance. For manga creator and pet lover サユヤス…

Cosplay can be challenging endeavor no matter what character you’re trying to pull off, but recreating any of the epic suits from iconic anime Mobile…

It’s an exciting time for women’s professional wrestling in Japan, and particularly a great opportunity for fans around the world to check out the scene…

Interview Series: “Words that changed my life” In this series, we interview leading figures in the fields of manga, anime, music, acting, voice acting, cosplay,…

Japanese origami artist ちゃ Cha (@charmy) makes accessories such as earrings, brooches, and charms with designs ranging from butterflies and roses to traditional Japanese motifs…

We’ve seen some lifelike Pokémon sculptures from talented artists around the world, but the creations of Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) stand out not only for their…