Kitten grows into owner’s ultimate gaming partner in adorable before and after photos
As many cat lovers will tell you, it can really be amazing how much our feline friends can grow in a short amount of time….
Beautiful statue of Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid-Back Camp dressed in a kimono
The anime adaptation of the popular camping-themed manga Laid-Back Camp, written and illustrated by Afro, just began its second season today, January 7th, 2021. Fans…
Japanese cooking hobbyist spends 3 years recreating KFC recipe to perfection
Some people just can’t get enough of Kentucky Fried Chicken. While Tokyo’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC provides more than enough for an outing, sometimes you’d just like…
Slam Dunk to be made into an animated feature film
Slam Dunk is back! Fans of the mega-hit basketball-themed manga series Slam Dunk got a pleasant surprise during their lunch break (Japan time) today, January…
Bubbly cat and Naruto hybrids based on Japanese dolls are back to teach kitty ninjutsu
Last year, Japanese anime goods shop AmiAmi released a lineup that fused Naruto characters and kitties into bubbly figures inspired by traditional Japanese dolls. Called…
Popular illustrator and manga artist Tera Terada has her first solo exhibition: “LEZO”
Tera Terada If you’re into Japanese pop culture, and especially if you’re into Vocaloid and other music popularized on Nico Nico Douga, you may have…
Let sharks, orcas, and more swallow you to sleep with these human-devouring blankets
Japanese oddity goods retailer and bookstore Village Vanguard often offers a lot of quirky animal-themed products, but lately they’ve been dipping their toes into the…
Haunting photography of abandoned and submerged Japanese village draws survival horror comparisons
You may remember Maeyama’s (@xxakaxxv), a talented Japanese photographer who seeks out gorgeous scenery in western Japan, for their capturing of a magical train ride…
Kewpie’s Smoky Mayonnaise is a convenient, tasty way to add smoky flavor to your dishes
Following the smoke trail: smoking and smoky flavor trends In Japan, smoking foods at home began to gain popularity in the early 2010s. The Japan…
Mr Donut collabs with current “world’s best pastry chef” Pierre Marcolini on new collection
Since 2017, Mister Donuts Japan has tapped top names in patisserie and chocolate as part of their “there’s something good at Mister Donuts” slogan. Previously,…
Photographer’s stunning shots of gorgeous mountain temple look straight out of an anime
Impressive photographer Iori Takano (Twitter, Instagram) focuses her camera lens on the striking seasonal scenery and vibrant natural color found across Japan, with a particular…
Welcoming the new members of our global family – Babies born on 1 January 2021
The start of a year is meant for new beginnings and celebrations and with 2020 behind us, we can only hope that 2021 will be…
Indian village disco takes over Shibuya for New Year’s Eve 2020
この投稿をInstagramで見る Tom Feiling(@tomfeiling68)がシェアした投稿 Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, New Year’s Eve in Tokyo was always going to be a subdued affair, even by the…
New Asahi Super Dry cans generate more head with wide-mouth to recreate beer mug drinking
For as much as foreign visitors and residents take a liking to Japanese beer, the way it’s served when poured can be a bit jarring…
KFC Japan’s Creamy Croquette Chicken Filet Sandwich wants to comfort you this winter
If you’re living in Japan and the double impact of the winter weather and increasingly worrisome effects of the novel coronavirus are leaving you feeling…