Calpis Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With Star-Studded Anime Ad Series
If you’ve ever visited Japan or even if you haven’t, there’s a chance you will have seen Caplis (or Caplico, as it is called in…
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Digimon Cafe Coming to Tokyo to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Anime Series
As Pokemon ballooned into an ubiquitous behemoth of a series in Japan, perhaps it seemed as though they left their early 2000s competitors, Digimon, in…
Mangaka and Illustrator Sakuma Asana’s Retro Bubble Tea Ad Has A Modern-Day Message
Bubble tea drinks are all the rage in Japan and shops selling bubble tea, or tapioca タピオカ as it’s called here, seem to be popping…
Japanese Artists Transform Countries And Their Flags Into Anime Style Warriors For The Olympics
In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit Kat flavors into gorgeous anime characters. Perhaps setting a…
‘For Those Who Want to Birth Biracial Children’ Controversial Kimono Advertisement Resurfaces on Japanese Twitter
There’s many reasons people wear kimono. Maybe they are attending a traditional event or festival. Perhaps they’re doing a photoshoot, or it may even be…
Traditional Armor Maker Releases Samurai Bottle Helmets Inspired By Japan’s Most Famous Warriors
Over the years, fans of the samurai armor aesthetic have found new accessories to show off their love beyond collecting an expensive ornamental suit with…
New Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals Will Have Cat Lovers And Their Feet Purring This Summer
Recently, a number of footwear makers have been trying their hand (or foot) at trying to preserve the look and charm of geta, or traditional…
Second Pokemon Center DX and Pokemon Cafe Combo Coming to Japan This Year
Tokyo Pokemon trainers have been enjoying the only permanent Pokemon Cafe in Japan, as well as the adjacent Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the largest Pokemon…
Kaguya Luna and Nissin Aim at Guinness World Record for Highest Smartphone Livestream
Popular virtual YouTuber Kaguya Luna and noodle maker Nissin raised eyebrows and adrenaline levels with their wonderfully crazy commercial for Sosu Yakisoba U.F.O. featuring music…
Junji Ito Fans Visiting Japan This Summer Can Shop At “Soichi’s Selfish Store”
Internationally famous horror manga artist Junji Ito, whom we recently interviewed, has created many memorable characters, perhaps Tomie being the most famous. But the dark…
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets With Mega-Kara Sauce Will Suckerpunch Your Tastebuds
When we tried McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets last year, with their Karasa Mashimashi Spicy Sauce (which translates as spicy sauce with extra spice added), we…
Tokyo’s Secret Location Gourmet Tokyo Ghoul Restaurant Will Be Truly Immersive Experience
Themed cafes and restaurants are ubiquitous in Japan, and you’ll often see one pop up for a new movie or anime release. But the quality…
Japanese Paper Artist Jun’s Exquisitely Colorful Cutouts Inspired By The Language Of Flowers
While not unique to Japan, the art of paper cutting, known as kirie 切り絵 (literally “cut images”) in Japanese, has been practiced as early as…
An Interview With Master of Horror Manga Junji Ito (Full Length Version)
Acclaimed manga artist Junji Ito has carved out a place for himself in the hearts of horror fans both at home and abroad, based not…
Clear Japanese Umbrellas With Traditional Art Motifs Pair Perfectly With Kimono And Yukata
Earlier this year, we saw a stunningly gorgeous traditional Japanese style umbrella (wagasa) inspired by the country’s equally beautiful cherry blossom season. While fluttering sakura…