Lovecraftian Horror Unleashed in the Murky Depths of Green Tea
Unless you’ve experienced some horrible beverage-related trauma, it’s unlikely that you find much about green tea to be terrifying. Japanese Twitter user and 3DCG practitioner…
Japanese AI Automatically Generates Faces of Idols Who Don’t Exist
According to their announcement on June 19th, 2018, Kyoto-based IT startup DataGrid Inc., which specializes in creative applications of AI, as well as developing or…
Traditional Nebuta Lanterns Suspended Over Water Look Like a Ghostly Apparition
One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in August every year. Beautiful and humungous laterns intricately…
Shiba Inu’s Attack Makes Putting on Bedsheets Even Harder Than It Already is
Putting bedding on is already a tough task for one person to take on. But what if you had a mischievous pup that pounced on…
Japan’s Annual Table Flipping Contest Encourages Competitors to Channel Their Rage
Something which is normally frowned upon in polite society, there’s one place where the ability to give a table a good solid flip is celebrated….
Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets Are Actually Spicy
McDonald’s Japan much-anticipated Spicy Chicken McNuggets went on sale on June 20th. The news was greeted with excitement by spicy food lovers (such as most…
Japanese Circumcision Commercial Bids Farewell To “Turtleneck Boys” For Improved Love Life
If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, you likely don’t need to be told that Japanese commercials have a tendency to embrace a bit…
Artist Ryo Fujii’s Video Brilliantly Spoofs Japanese Apology Culture
Japanese apology culture Although apology press conferences are a common occurrence in Japan, it seems that remorseful faces and long-winded apologies have become more frequent…
Newly-Edited HD Version of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Music Video Released
Earlier today, King Records released a new video of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” by Yoko Takahashi, the opening theme to the anime series Neon Genesis…
Japanese Stadium Clean Up Manners Contagious At World Cup
Japanese fans clean up stadium following a World Cup win over Colombia. When Japanese sporting fans pack their bags with face-paint and signs for competition…
Completely Clear Non-Alcoholic “Beer” Now Available in Japan
Japanese beverage maker Suntory is clearly riding a wave of popularity with its line of beverages featuring flavors one would not normally imagine could be…
All-You-Can-Drink Sake And All-You-Can-Eat Meat And Sushi At Affordable Tokyo Pub
Little Sake Square Just a stone’s throw away from JR Kinshicho Station, Little Sake Square may turn out to be your new favorite dinner hangout…
Japan’s Mystic Parrot Predicts Outcome for Japan vs Colombia World Cup Match
Since ancient times, we humans have always wondered, do animals have some kind of supernatural senses? If the answer is yes, naturally, the best use…
Get a Rich Japanese Cultural Experience in One Layover at Narita Airport using JR Bus Tours
For many, a trip to Tokyo is the trip of a lifetime. We want to cram in as many experiences in as possible, right down…
Show Osaka Pride with Cointreau’s Takoyaki Octopus Ball Cocktail Recipe
French orange liqueur Cointreau want Japan to get drunk on prefecture pride (and actual alcohol). Japanese cuisine is a treasure trove of regional goodies. Where…