This stop-motion animated Kirby victory dance is the most adorable Kirby video ever
Some of our readers may recall the amazing stop motion animation of Sakura from Street Fighter taking on a Red Bull can, which we introduced…
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These unique hand-crafted watches use the ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki in their design
Mizuhiki 水引 is ancient Japanese decorative art with origins in the Muromachi period. Featuring colored cords made of twined paper, often knotted in ornate patterns,…
Pandemics past, green futures merge in ceramic GAS MASK POT from Franco-Japanese project
TENEO, a fashion brand embodying the finest elements of French and Japanese materials and production, has teamed up with master ceramicist Shibukusa Ryūzō 渋草柳造, 7th…
Hiraizumi: a fabled earthly paradise made rich by gold dust
In the Travels of Marco Polo, the great Venetian explorer calls Japan “the land of gold – Zipangu.” It is believed that he wrote these…
Black fallen leaf incense comes in three soothing aromas to fill your room
Founded in 1893, Japanese incense maker Kunjudo has been built a reputation for combining the traditional incense manufacturing history of Awaji Island with creative modern…
The White Country unveiled: Interview with team behind unconventional Hokkaido tourism video
“I think I found myself in this land” Last month, the Hokkaido Tourism Organization unveiled a new video on their official website, Good Day Hokkaido….
Unique herbal tea bags create a beautiful world of sea creatures in your teacup
Imagine a fantastic ocean world appearing in your teacup. It’s possible with “Ocean Tea Bag,” available at grape SHOP. In this article, we will introduce…
These adorable otter mugs, lids, spoons and chopstick rests are otterly irresistible
Taking a breather at home is an important way to refresh yourself. On your day off, you may want to order a nice cup of…
Level up your coffee game with paperless filter made with Aritayaki ceramic ware techniques
A cup of coffee for breakfast, tea time, or in between chores or work is a great way to take a break. Instant coffee is…
Magic Sakura Tree: The new way to enjoy flower-viewing at home
Annually during springtime, many people in Japan gather in parks to enjoy flower-viewing (hanami 花見, in Japanese) and specifically, the beautiful sakura (cherry blossom) trees….
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train gets release date for DVD and Blu-ray
It’s full steam ahead for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, with 16 June 2021 being announced as the official DVD and…
New mystery anthology cover illustration offers a witty twist on the “Toast of Tardiness” trope
出会いすぎる曲がり角 A corner of too-frequent encounters If you’re into manga and anime, you’ve probably seen it before. The so-called “Toast of Tardiness” trope in which…
Sotoko: the Japanese artist who draws minimalistic illustrations of short-haired girls
A few months ago, I came upon a Japanese artist’s Instagram page: @e.sotoko. The minimalistic illustrations immediately captured my heart, so I decided to follow…
Japanese kimono coordinator ties awesome Evangelion-inspired obi knots
Japanese kimono are often praised for the beauty and elegance found in their design, but what really ties them together (pun intended) is their obi….
Adventurer’s Guild Tavern opens in Japan, provides fantasy RPG food and actual guild quests
When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…