One Piece Film Red cakes in a can hit vending machines in Japan
Fans of long-running hit anime and manga One Piece have no doubt been enjoying a full course of new movie merchandise thanks to the theatrical…
Most social VR users experience harassment, other findings revealed in pioneering survey & report
The number of people exploring the metaverse continues to grow. The pandemic accelerated this trend since it allowed physically isolated people to bridge social distance…
Occultation of Uranus and total lunar eclipse coincide in celestial event not seen in 442 years
Did you know that a very unusual celestial show will be visible throughout Japan and other parts of Asia tonight, November 8th, 2022? Not only…
From runny to hard, boil your eggs just right with this convenient visual guide
Whether eaten on their own, cut up and served in salads, or mixed with mayonnaise and other seasonings for a delicious egg sandwich filling, there…
The adorable feathered cause of embarrassing apologies at Japanese post offices
It’s not often you have to show up to the post office with a “I’m sorry, the dog ate my homework” type of greeting, but…
Godzilla fans can now use Gigan’s bladed arms as a kaiju letter opener
Those eagerly awaiting the 2023 release of Toho’s newest Godzilla film likely have enough merchandise inspired by the King of the Monsters, but if they…
Cat’s dramatic “before and after” transformation when he allows his owner to play with him has people in kitty love
If you’re a cat lover, then you probably know that their adorably expressive faces can make for some amazing before and after shots. However, usually…
Chibi Maruko-chan anime films are finally getting Blu-ray releases
Momoko Sakura’s best-selling manga ちびまる子ちゃん Chibi Maruko-chan was adapted into a television anime series in 1990 and has continued ever since, earning its place among…
Pizza Potato Chip Sandwiches are the gooey junk food king of Japanese convenience stores
Whether you’re expecting something greasy or something a bit gourmet, convenience stores in Japan can be a surprising treasure trove of quality snacks for those…
Bunny goes viral with adorable “lion cosplay” thanks to mochi donut mane
Inspired by poi mochi balls invented in Hawaii in the early 1990s, Mister Donut in Japan created the Pon de Ring in 2003, a chewy…
Perfect pancakes that look like anime food have foodies in awe
You’ll often heart about some pancake houses in Japan that are known for serving up “the perfect pancake.” While there are a lot of different…
Pomeranian shows who’s the sofa boss in hilarious manga all too relatable to dog owners
“My dog is just the same.” “I know exactly how it is…” “I laughed out loud at her expression at the end.” Such were some…
Ghibli Museum warms hearts with episode of siblings picking out plushie that seems straight out of a Studio Ghibli anime
For fans of beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, all eyes are certainly on the recently opened expansive Ghibli Park in Aichi prefecture, but it’d be…
Ryuichi Sakamoto announces live viewing for 2022 piano concert
World renowned Japanese pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto has announced a live-viewing of his solo piano concert “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022” on December 11th, 2022…
Give yourself some ghostly Pokémon jewelry with new platinum black Gengar rings and necklaces
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure has been on a roll with a series of Pokemon-inspired jewelry, including Monster Ball diamonds for wedding rings and sleepy Snorlax rings….