American Struggles to Live Solely Off Tokyo’s Vending Machines for 24 Hours
By now you probably know that Japan is the land of vending machines. If you thought that convenience stores like 7-11 and Lawson are the…
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Haunting video of phantom “Queen of the Night” flower that blooms in one night, once a year
Japanese Twitter Mochizuki (@mochimochimoon3) has caught a beautiful and rare scene on video and shared it to the delight of flower fans. Mochizuki recently posted…
What happened when 20 volumes of “Demon Slayer” were stolen from a Japanese onsen
Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…
120-meter-long “zip-line into Godzilla’s mouth” attraction and museum officially opens in Japan
Kaiju fans around the world were delighted when Nijigen no Mori, a theme park based on Japan’s Awaji Island, announced it was constructing a 120-meter-long…
Cat vs. Grasshopper – A surprise ending!
Cat Vs. Grasshopper Ok, so admittedly it’s not the most even matchup. Not even close really. But this time there’s a twist. 九死に一生 pic.twitter.com/XVqxVPieTn —…
Japanese women who don’t follow mainstream beauty standards
As anyone with an internet connection likely knows, Japanese fashionistas are notably stylish. Many residents espouse stylish choices with unique sensibilities that comprise cutting-edge trends…
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” Anime Released on YouTube
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…
Nail artist’s ‘beer nails’ transform your favorite drinks into a tasteful work of art
Who says beer is just for drinking? One Japanese nail artist wants to prove that there are artful ways of showing appreciation for alcohol. On…
A vicious street fight in Kabukicho between two…rats?!
As the red light district of the world’s largest metropolis city, it comes as no surprise that Kabukicho is lively throughout the day and into…
Dr. Stone’s Senku uses Snickers to revive petrified comedian in new ad campaign
With a second season of the anime adaptation set to air in January 2021, excitement over the science adventure manga Dr. Stone, written by Riichiro…
Model artist creates stunningly detailed Evangelion diorama using 100 yen shop items
Japanese plastic model hobbyist @zF5qCrS8szTPQsM regularly posts his awesomely crafted works to both Twitter and YouTube, and notes in his Twitter profile that he tries…
LoveLive! Sunshine!! Kanan VA Nanaka Suwa releases MV for “Lilac,” lead track on mini-album “Color me PURPLE”
2020: The year of Suwawa As many fans of the anime LoveLive! Sunshine!! and seiyu (Japanese voice actor) enthusiasts probably know, Nanaka Suwa, the voice…
“Made in Abyss” fan sumo wrestler Shodai wins tournament, praise from creator A. Tsukushi
Perhaps with the exception of fans of the sumo-themed anime Hinomaru Sumo, the Venn diagram between anime lovers and sumo fans is rather slim. But…
Top Youtube channels: My recommendations of Youtubers living in Japan
Nowadays, YouTube is an oasis of information, and there are so many creators out there sharing their experiences with us. You can find so…
Nostalgic masterpieces from the Showa Period: My Top Song Recommendations
The modern J-pop had as base the “pop tune “or “Showa Era pop” also known as Kayokyoku/歌謡曲 in Japanese. For those not so familiar with…