Japanese icing artist turns Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away into magical sweets
Husband and wife icing artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) can turn just about any anime or video game character into a deliciously adorable sweet. Whether…
Japanese paper craft artist turns food packaging into amazing sculptures
Japanese university student Haruki (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l) can turn any package of sweets or snacks into a work of art. The paper craft artist has gained quite…
Cat in Japan’s instant noodle pet bed usage makes a trio of cuteness
Our pets tend to look adorable wherever they sleep, but a recent trend of instant noodle cup pet beds in Japan has been turning doggos…
Pokemon jewellers releasing 129 Magikarp real gold necklaces for fans to catch this month
There’s a jewellery shop in Japan called U-Treasure, which stocks more than your average bling. They specialise in pieces inspired by popular characters and motifs,…
Miniature food artist makes surprisingly realistic tiny Japanese sweets, food, drinks and more
Japan has a long-standing reputation for achieving astonishing feats of miniaturization in mechanical devices and electronics, but it’s also an aesthetic principle found in such…
“Is No-Face a god?” Studio Ghibli answers this and over 30 other fan questions on Spirited Away
© Studio Ghibli On the evening of January 7th, 2022, Nippon Television’s weekly movie show Friday road SHOW aired Hayao Miyazaki’s famous 2001 animated film…
Weird, fictional creatures from Edo period paintings inspire a line of practical plushies
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…
Japanese photographer captures a dramatic transformation that happens between two seasons
Iori Takano travels all over Japan to chase after the passage of seasons as reflected through the most stunning landscapes. With a combined Twitter and…
Bite into Japan’s Pac-Man pork belly buns for a retro gaming treat
Nagasaki is home to a number of dishes praised throughout Japan, but one foodie favorite is Nagasaki Kakuni Manju. The Nagasaki take on Gua Bao…
The most graceful photobomb turns stunning Mt. Fuji picture into miracle shot
Revered as a UNESCO World Heritage site and an emblem of nature’s wonder in Japan, it’s no surprise that the iconic Mt. Fuji is often…
Ramen claiming to be “the spiciest in the world” is now officially available in Japan
Hokkaido-based Japanese company Planplus Co., Ltd. has officially started selling the Korean ramen 염라대왕라면 Yŏm-ra Daewang ramyeon, which they claim is “the spiciest in the…
Burger King kicks off the New Year diet with Guilty Butter Croquette Sandwich in Japan
Just a few months ago, Burger King Japan provided a vacation from self-conscious eating with their new Guilty Butter Burger series, which featured the Guilty…
Japan’s cold wave provides chilling natural bike theft solution
As the New Year begins, the words “cold wave” tend to appear more frequently in Japanese weather reports, with Tokyo’s first big snowfall in 4…
Lonesome rose-ringed parakeet in Japan has a screwy one-sided love affair
Kabosu かぼす is a rose-ringed parakeet. His owner, using an epynomous Twitter account (Kabosu @toritori1018), posts pictures of his beloved bird every day. According to…
Japan’s Woodman Lamp is the perfect living light for lonely rooms
When it comes to quirky and creative interior goods in Japan, it can be hard to top oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard, which keeps a…