Japanese figure and statue brand Kotobukiya’s 1/7 scale Bishoujo statue series are based on Shunya Yamashita‘s illustrations of various movie, game, and comic characters in…

This last week, mother nature has really pushed her limits in what she can throw at us here in Japan – We’ve seen rain, sun,…

The world of “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) Mobile Suit Gundam models in Japan is filled with talented hobbyists. We’ve seen many…

McDonald’s Japan Co., Ltd. has announced it will bring back its collaboration with McFlurry® and KitKat® (sold by Nestlé Japan K.K.) this year, adding a…

For their small size, hamsters can pack a ton of personality, charming us with the simplest of things such as sitting in the perfect adorable…

Heavy snowfall this season in Japan’s colder regions has brought out some truly eye-popping sights lately, including road signs “shedding”, second floor snow piles, and…

Publisher Rocket Panda Games and developer MAGES have just announced the opening theme song for the upcoming 2D fighting game Phantom Breaker: Omnia, “Let it…

Diorama Restaurant in Osaka stands out enough on its own. Those looking for a little extra fun with their meal can take in the high…

Leathercraft is the art of using leather to make goods and other small items. In recent years, leather craft supplies have become available at thrift…

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, J-pop icon and fashion leader Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has posted a wonderful new animated music video on her YouTube…

YouTube channel おうち麺TV. o-uchi men TV (“noodles at home TV”) was launched to convey the fun of ramen making and show people how to make…

As you may already know, there are many different types of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. According to the National Wagashi Association, there in fact 16…

Bird-lover 5羽暮しの飼い主 gowa-gurashi no kainushi, which literally means “Owner living with five birds” (@toritorisuki4), posted a video on Twitter recently which has gone viral, garnering…

Gen and Saya are professional illustrators who do various art projects and share them on their YouTube channel and social media accounts. Very popular, their…

Yoshioka よしおか Yoshioka (@010fu) is an up-and-coming Japanese illustrator who creates wonderful fantasy worlds reminiscent of storybooks with compelling characters. The artist has a gift…