Multinational idol group Kurofunechan to have their first and last concert in Tokyo
International idols in Japan Japan has no shortage of idols and fans who adore them, both inside and outside the country. However, some of those…
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fripSide will hold their first Virtual Live Concert as 3D model avatars!
When you hear “virtual live concert”, you might associate the phrase with Vtubers. However, virtual live concerts are not only restricted to Vtubers anymore! These…
Fashioning Japan’s ancient mizuhiki artform into modern accessories using the AROMA Cord
What is mizuhiki? apple | © PIXTA Estimated to have been around from as early as the 9th century, the decorative art form of mizuhiki…
As Shuri Castle undergoes reconstruction, a virtual version debuts on Virtual OKINAWA
The former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri Castle is an important part of Okinawa’s history and culture. Seeping through its walls of bright vermillion…
Et tu, Brute? Shiba inu hilariously betrays cat during her Japanese owner’s scolding
“Momo Ten Kuu – Momo to Ten Kuu” is a YouTube channel featuring the adorable antics of Momo-chan, a Shiba Inu, Ten-kun, a black cat,…
IKEA offers furnished apartment in Tokyo for just 99 yen–less than a buck–a month
One of the standout attractions of IKEA stores in Japan has been its cafeteria, where eaters can hunt down sakura hot dogs and plant-based katsu…
Vtuber Linca Tojou launches crowdfunding campaign to support Matsudo City, Chiba Pref.
Linca Tojou 戸定梨香 is a local idol and Vtuber in support of Matsudo City 松戸市, Chiba Prefecture, affiliated with the Vtuber production agency VASE operated…
Adorable kitten in Japan rides his tortoise taxi everywhere
Sometimes completely different types of animals can form the closest of bonds. Japanese Twitter user Nyankokame (@nyanko_kame78) recently showed that with an adorable video of…
Apathetic shark getting nibbled on at Japanese aquarium charms crowd for more than one reason
Aquariums often have some creative setups that put an extra spotlight on the fascinating sea life on display, such as spooky Halloween jellyfish exhibitions and…
hololive collabs with top trackmakers in new project; remixes by DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHING
Cover Co., Ltd., known for its Vtuber talent agency hololive production, announced the launch of #holo_remix on November 17th, 2021, a new project for remixing…
Cat in Japan has quite the terrifying yawn when woken up for food
While it’s most likely an endless task to find the most expressive cat in the world, Matsutake-chan (@matsutake_cat), an adorable cat in Japan, may be…
Expressive Chow Chow in Japan shows bashful adorableness when caught being clumsy
When it comes to our canine companions, the Chow Chow is quite the distinctive looking breed with perhaps one of the most expressive faces. Their…
HIKKY Co., Ltd., running world’s largest virtual event, wins ¥6.5 billion in Series A financing
Overview HIKKY Co., Ltd., a provider of development solutions for VR services including the world’s largest VR event “Virtual Market,” announced today that it has…
Resourceful golden retriever in Japan finds clever way to bypass kitchen no-entry rule
Keeping dogs indoors is becoming more and more common in Japan. Basically, dogs are allowed to move around freely in the house so that they…
Genius chinchilla in Japan will melt your heart
Japanese Twitter user Mopi & Emon (@mopiemon0514) is the happy owner of three adorable chinchillas. Her posts are popular on Twitter and the three seem…