Japan’s edible insect vending machines dish out luxury bug bits
Eating insects is far from a booming trend in Japan, but recently the country has seen an uptick in insect food products, such as ramen…
Japanese service upcycling vintage kimonos into one-of-a-kind parasols now available online
In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…
Be ready for disasters with these emergency evacuation packs made for dogs
p>Hidden behind Japan’s beautiful, rich and unique landscape lies an unstable world full of uncertainty, with the country always on the lookout for natural disasters….
Osaka’s Expo 2025 logo elicits comparisons with guarana fruit, snacks, creatures and more on Twitter
Osaka’s Expo 2025, which will take place on the man-made island of Yumeshima, finally has an official logo. The Japan Association for the 2025 World…
Vent frustrations or make memes with these “Error Playing Cards” from creator Monyaizumi
If you’ve never experienced one, consider yourself lucky, but there’s a chance you’ve come across an error message pop-up or two if you’ve been using…
Trick-or-treating during a pandemic? These face shields have your kids covered
Halloween is still more than two months away, but some parents may already be making plans. Although things are supposed to be a bit spooky…
This cat hand towel resembles Nobirutan’s infinite torso
This brand new hand towel from Felissimo Co. is the pawfect new addition to add to your Cat Club collection. The towel resembles the legendary…
World’s first custom 3D-printed unibody carbon fiber e-bike Superstrata gets Ultraman edition
If you bike a lot, you can appreciate the benefit of having a sturdy, lightweight bike. If you follow bike-related or crowdfunding news, then you…
Wear a world of wonder with transforming space glass pendants
While Japanese retailer Village Vanguard is largely known for their quirky oddity goods, their catalog seems to also favor all things shiny, such as RPG…
Test your limits at this Tohoku Wanko Soba Challenge without leaving Tokyo
If you can’t get out of Tokyo because of the current COVID-19 situation this food festival offered up by Kirino Private Room Seiro is the…
Japanese shop introduces constantly grinning “smile masks” to be more welcoming
Face masks have been worn in Japan long before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but the pandemic has definitely made them a more integral…
Ride a Pixar themed bullet train through south Japan to celebrate Toy Story’s 25th anniversary
This year, Pixar are marking 25 years since the release of Toy Story, which was the world’s first fully CG animated film. To celebrate the…
Mysterious Game Boy post box in mountains of Japan is hauntingly nostalgic
If you spend enough time traveling in Japan, you’ll occasionally stumble upon relic landmarks of a bygone era given a different type of aesthetic appeal…
Japanese illustrator’s adorable GIF art shows how cats perfectly fit into everything as melting ice cream cones
As most cat owners know, our feline friends can seemingly become liquid and fit into impossible containers and crevices if they so choose to. It…
Make your own Rilakkuma cookies, pancakes, chocolates & more with Rilakkuma cooking goods
It seems like there is no end to sweet collaborations featuring characters from Sanrio and San-X. Whether it’s collaboration cafes or Japanese sweets, the possibilities…