Phoenix-Like Clouds Illuminate The Skies of Okinawa Before Daybreak
In Okinawa on January 18, moments before the first rays of dawn peeked over the horizon, accomplished photographer, CG artist and Twitter user KAGAYA (@KAGAYA_11949)…
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Universal Studios Japan Gives Way To Final Fantasy Ride, Goods, and Food!
As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….
Complete Ninja Training For Some Fine Dining at Ninja Akasaka Restaurant Tokyo
Part haute cuisine and part fantasy adventure, Ninja Akasaka is more of an experience than a meal. Source: (C) Grape Japan Our journey back in…
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Sony’s Upgraded Pet Robot Dog Aibo Will Steal Your Heart [Video]
On January 11, in the Year of the Dog, a date which can be pronounced “wan wan wan” in Japanese, an onomatopoeia for barking, Sony…
Awesome 360° Panorama Tour Site Lets You Explore Some Of Japan’s Most Gorgeous Areas In Style
With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…
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The Geishas of Kyoto’s Gion District Gather For A Flamboyant New Year Ceremony [Video]
Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…
AR Pocky Anime Boyfriends Allow You To Replace Human Affection with Snacks On Valentine’s Day
No boyfriend on Valentine’s Day? No problem! The quintessential Japanese chocolate stick snack, Pocky offer you a complementary AR anime boyfriend with every pack bought…
Promotional Video for Final Fantasy VR Roller Coaster Opening This Week
Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka often placates our pop-culture needs, whether it be permanent attractions like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or temporary…
From Grandpas to Virtual Currency: 5 Weirdly Themed Japanese Idol Groups
You may have heard of famous idol groups from Japan such as AKB48 and Morning Musume, but aside from these standard cute J-pop girls, there’s…
Bushy-Browed Boys Perform Quirky Dance In Kagoshima City’s New Promo Video
The boys of the Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics team have already earned a reputation at competitions for typically being the most entertaining…
Where to Enjoy Enchanting Wisteria Flower Festivals in Japan This Spring
Every spring Japan bursts into floral brilliance, and I’m not just talking about cherry blossoms. Wisteria, called fuji in Japanese, also holds a special place…
Dressing Up, Drifting and Drunken Fights: Why Coming of Age Day in Okinawa is the Wildest Party Around
On ‘Seijin no Hi’ (Coming of Age Day) the young people of Japan who turned twenty the previous year come together to celebrate. The new…
Watch Thrill-seeking Japanese Women in Elaborate Kimonos Celebrate Coming of Age in the Fast Lane
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) occurs on the second Monday of January. This public holiday is dedicated to all the young people in…
Japanese Comedian’s Blackface Met With Both Indignation and Indifference Online
During a popular year-end comedy show on national broadcaster Nippon Television, Masatoshi Hamada of the famous Japanese comic duo Downtown appeared in a brief segment…