Papercraft artist makes awesome Gundam figure out of McDonald’s wrappings
Japanese Twitter user and papercraft artist Kasama (@KASAMASHINTARO) made a homemade figurine of an anime character, using the paper wraps of a McDonalds’ meal. The…
Is Japan’s shaved ice miso ramen the kakigori crossover summer treat we’ve always needed?
Japan’s swelteringly humid summers can be a challenge, even for those who have lived in the country their whole life. But there is one upside…
Sanrio Puroland to hold first ever video call character greeting as theme park remains closed
For some people, the best part of going to a theme park is the rides. For others it may be the food. But for some,…
Incorporate wearing Kirby’s face into your skincare routine with cute character masks
If you’re a gamer who also wears makeup, you can find all kinds of adorable cosmetics collections in Japan, with packaging and colours inspired by…
Add awesome first generation Pokemon embroidery to your polo with Pokemon Shirts’ summer line
If you’re a diehard Pokemon fan who likes to wear their love of the series on their sleeve (or any other parts of their clothing),…
Who are the world’s favorite Sanrio characters? 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking
Today at 12pm, the 35th Sanrio Character Ranking award ceremony was streamed live on Sanrio’s YouTube, Instagram and Twitter accounts. © PR Times, Inc. Every…
Demon Slay with a glance with new Kimetsu no Yaiba eyeglasses series
A self-described “butler eyewear specialty shop”, eyemirror is a Japanese eyeglasses store that sells glasses that not only feature designs inspired by popular anime, but…
Japanese maker releases low calorie and protein packed “Karaage without sin”
Karaage is one of Japan’s most beloved fried snack and bar foods, but you’ll find different incarnations of it around the country–such as Final Fantasy…
Universal Studios Japan attempt to reopen from June 19th
Early this year, venues across the country made the tough decision to close their doors temporarily to the public in an attempt to help prevent…
Peculiar chinchilla comes with funny warning note at pet store
A photo of a poster Tweeted by Japanese Twitter user 4139（@AzBXBAtLmgiFdbv） is becoming a topic on the internet. One day, when she was out shopping…
Japan’s viral sexy daikon radishes are evolving and getting ripped with push-ups
If you ever search the hashtag #セクシー大根 (sexy daikon) on Instagram or Twitter, you will be greeted by images of daikon radishes that appear to…
Japanese Twitter user’s rescued “puppy” ends up being something else entirely
“We rescued a puppy.” Japanese Twitter user MARCY (@marcy_com) in Hokkaido Tweeted a post which had an unexpected turnout and got a lot of feedback…
115 year old traditional Niigata specialty ‘floating star’ sweets can now be ordered online
Japan’s food culture is known for regional specialties, which sometimes can only be bought by tourists when they actually visit that specific area of the…
Fuji Rock Festival cancels 2020 event
2020 is a year full of closed doors. Shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, shopping malls, parks, beaches, and even hospitals at times have been forced shut…
Attack on Titan teases fans with final season trailer
It’s been almost seven years since our tv screens were overrun by flesh-eating giants that go by the name of “titan”, and as the end…