YouTubers Recreate Ghibli Songs With African Mbiras and Other Novel Instrumentation
The music of Studio Ghibli is fantastically mesmerizing. From thoughtful piano pieces capturing the whimsy of unseen worlds to the thunderous battle cry of marching…
Historical Japanese Sword ‘Kotetsu Katana of Kondo Isami’ Discovered
(Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward) After more than 250 years of rule, the Tokugawa government’s power had begun to wane. The Japanese people had been…
Tokyo’s Moomin Cafe revamped with new Scandinavian-style eats and the same plush dining pals
Japan’s Moomin Cafe has gone viral several times, not just because of the adorable Moomin-inspired food and drinks, but thanks to the giant plush characters…
Japanese student uploads embarrassing picture by mistake
This attachment is the most embarrassing mistake I’ve made this year. This is how Juri (@jurimoti) captioned a recent Twitter post. Attracting over 90,000 likes…
Cat falls in love with look-alike plushie toy
If you ever come across your doppelganger in the flesh, you’re more than likely to have a big shock, but how do you react if…
Kyoto University scientists create mini bronchi to test COVID-19 drugs
A team of researchers in Japan who have been studying COVID-19 and how it affects the lungs, have successfully created scaled-down bronchi which they hope…
Naomi Osaka Told to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Supporting Black Lives Matter
The May 25th murder of George Floyd sent shock waves throughout the United States and the international community. A video of his arrest depicted police…
Elegant leather hand fan case with clip is a smart way to stay cool this summer
In Japan, using a fan to cool off in summer is a common sight. They are neither limited to ceremonial usage nor are they used…
Japanese art student creates terrifyingly beautiful forest of despair
When you take a walk in the woods, you usually ready yourself for stumbling upon mud, bugs, rash-causing leaves and at worst snakes. Imagine shining…
Cream soda looks like a bottle of mayonnaise just for the heck of it
Some people just can’t get enough of mayonnaise. There’s even a name for mayo-holics in Japanese: マヨラー mayorā. Although it’s common in Japan to see…
Japanese artist illustrates love story between Medusa and a blind man
Art fans may remember tacit but incredibly talented Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6), whose artwork frequently explores the darker side of societal and mental issues in…
“The Promised Neverland” will be getting its first art exhibition
The continued success of The Promised Neverland “The Promised Neverland” continues to draw attention both at home and abroad. The award-winning manga series, written by…
Cats purr as Demon Slayer characters in gorgeous cosplay photo shoots
Adorable cat cosplay is certainly nothing new, but Japanese Twitter user and cosplay enthusiast Yagyou (@YagyouNEKO) takes things to the next level with beautiful photo…
Beauty and the Beast themed cafes hitting Japanese cities to ask Disney fans to be their guest
Although Disney isn’t Japanese, some of the country’s themed events and products are the envy of Disney fans all over the world. You can get…
Studio Ghibli takes on street fashion in classic anime design ‘American casual’ shirts
GBL is a lineup of official Studio Ghibli merchandise which reimagines motifs from the classic animations as trendy and wearable fashion items. The style is…