This Adorable Jiji Piggy Bank Dances and Plays Music from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”
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Celebrate 50 Years Of Art And The New Picasso Pavilion At The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone is one of the most sought-after destinations for both domestic and international travelers in Japan. Famous for its soothing hot springs and natural beauty,…
Super Realistic Anime Doll Masks Let You Transform Into…Well, Anime
Over the past few years, Japan seems to be flexing its muscle on a corner of a market many may have not known existed: super…
Evangelion’s Hideaki Anno on Board For New Ultraman Film, “Shin Godzilla” Director at Helm
According to announcements by Khara, Inc. (the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (the studio behind the Ultra series which includes…
Pocari Sweat: The Best Drink To Beat Heat Exhaustion In Japan’s Summer Heat
Summer is a popular time to travel to Japan, but many foreign visitors find themselves unprepared for the combination of heat and humidity in the…
Find Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Tokyo with “Barrier Free Gourmet Guide”
For international travelers visiting Tokyo, finding restaurants with good food and reliable service can be a challenge. If you’re also a wheelchair user, you also…
This Fluffy Cheesy Icy Dessert Could Be A New Taste Sensation: “Shaved Ice with Cheese”
Kakigori, or Japanese shaved ice, is a must-try summer treat when you visit Japan. It seems that every year, a new twist on the timeless…
Japanese Handsome Man Hug Speaker System Wraps Buff Arms Around You, Whispers Sweet Nothings In Your Ear
Between super realistic “girlfriend hand” iPhone cases and AR simulated Pocky anime boyfriends, Japan has plenty of options for those in need of substitutes for…
A Japanese Festival Set Up A Giant Bread Bed For People To Nap On And Take Pictures
If you’ve ever been to a Japanese convenience store or bakery, you’ll quickly understand that Japan loves bread. But Japan especially loves shokupan, fluffy white…
The Moody, Mysterious World of Pixel Artist, Illustrator and Videographer APO
Pixel artist, illustrator and videographer APO depicts worlds both familiar and strange in his pixel artworks. Influenced by works like Blade Runner and Ghibli movies…
Japanese Security Guard Develops Special Bond With Cats Desperate To Enter Art Museum
In the past few years, you have heard of the seemingly eternal, but adorable conflict a lone security guard at the Onomichi City Museum of…
Japanese Artist Creates Beautifully Detailed Miniature Goldfish Ponds And Aquariums
Japanese miniature artist Miyuki Kobayashi carefully handcrafts her miniature artwork, and does so with making 1/12 size reproductions that look “more real than the ring…
How to Make Hina’s Egg Fried Rice with Pea Shoots in “Weathering with You”
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Weathering with You” is off to a strong start. According to movie news site Eiga.com, the film, about a high school…
Japanese Artist’s Maddeningly Realistic Food Illustrations Have Our Mouths Watering
This Japanese artist says that he gets a lot of joy from hearing that his work looks tasty, and it’s a compliment he receives often….
After Watching Detective Pikachu, Figure Maker Feels Lonely And Makes Their Own Coffee Buddy
Like many who watched Detective Pikachu, Japanese Twitter user Montomi (@shigemochi_kun) left the theater wishing for their very own world-class detective Pokemon to have adventures…