This Adorable Jiji Piggy Bank Dances and Plays Music from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”
If you count yourself among the multitudes who love Studio Ghibli, you may already have goods at home featuring one of the memorable characters from…
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Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 1
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Japanese Heat Wave Claims 11 Lives, Government Predicts 15,000 Deaths in 2100
By Japan Info With the end of July, the rainy season officially ended in all parts of Japan. Although the rainy season usually occurs in…
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Tiny Japanese Lizards Soaking in A Paper Cup Bath Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See This Week [Video]
Soaking in hot springs or onsen 温泉 is one of the joys of Japan and a must-try experience when you visit the country. As you…
Sony Introduces A Mini Wearable Personal Air Conditioner
Summer in Japan can be grueling, with a combination of heat and humidity often overwhelming the most seasoned travelers, with cases of heatstroke and dehydration…
Japanese Nature Artist Creates Adorable and Delicate White Bunnies Out of Only Natural Materials
Art can be found all around us in nature, and someone who seems to understand that better than most is inori (@kusabanaasobi), a Japanese artist…
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…
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 Nail Artist Creates Super Realistic Oyster Nails in Honour of Hiroshima Specialty
There are many ways to express how excited you are for an upcoming trip through the medium of nail art. Maybe a summery colour scheme,…
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Japan Launches World’s First Idol Robot Mannequin Business Solution [Video]
Robotics company Speecys Corp. announced in a press release that they are starting a new “idol robot mannequin” business model based on Cocona Kosaka 高坂ここな,…
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…
Music Video For Kizuna AI and Yunomi’s “Sky High” Takes Virtual Diva To New Heights
Kizuna AI’s music The world’s most popular Virtual YouTuber, Kizuna AI, continues to impress with her musical achievements. Her first single “Hello, Morning” (July 2018)…
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…
XLARGE Fêtes “Summer Wars” 10th Anniversary with Tees, Shirt & Hat, Virtual Tee for VRoid OZ
“Summer Wars” 10th anniversary celebrations On August 1, 2009, Mamoru Hosoda’s feature-length animated film “Summer Wars” was released in Japanese movie theaters. The film, about…
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[Updated] 34 Dead, 34 Injured at Kyoto Animation Studio Fire, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended
(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…