Feeling Crabby? Hug Your Woes Away With This Cuddly Crustacean
In Japan, it seems like there’s a pillow for every occasion, whether you’re feeling happily drunk at home, utterly exhausted from consecutive days of late-night…
Popular #FollowMeTo Couple Takes A Beautiful Trip Through Iconic Japanese Travel Spots
Murad Osmann, the photographer behind the hit #followmeto project featuring his wife Natalia Zakharova leading him by the hand to some of the world’s most…
Steak Is Becoming A Source of Hope For Victims of Exam Hell
In Japan, many look forward to the months of March and April when cherry blossoms begin to bloom, temperatures begin to rise, and the much-anticipated…
A Hip Hop Reimagining Of The Scores To Hayao Miyazaki Films
With it’s 15th anniversary recently completed, there have been a lot of recent efforts to celebrate Studio Ghibli’s classic Spirited Away. Melbourne-based Andrei Eremin (Ghosting)…
Say Goodbye To Sakura Season With Stunning Photography By Kagaya
Japanese CG artist and photographer Yutaka Kagaya (KAGAYA) sure has a knack for stunning photography. In the past he’s explored the otherworldly scenery that can…
Crafty Mom Made Her Son A Zelda Sword And Shield Out Of Perler Beads
If you grew up with a knack for arts and crafts, chances are you’ve made — or at least had a friend who made —…
Cute Octopus Aliens Are Infiltrating The Bento Boxes Of Japanese Instagrammers
Putting together a nutritious bento box for loved ones every morning is quite an arduous task, especially when considering variety can be just as important…
Doai: Japan’s Deepest Train Station
Japan is a country renowned for its train network – from the speed and convenience of the shinkansen network to the crowded commuter trains of…
Yoshimuraya: The King Of One Of Japan’s Most Popular Ramen Styles
Source: YouTube Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is famous for its seaport, chinatown area, romantic harbor and Yokohama style ramen. Combining…
Inside Japan’s New Luxury Suite Train That Departs From Ueno’s Platform 13½
Harry Potter fans got a little giddy when JR East announced that Ueno Station in Tokyo would open up a “Platform 13½” in order to…
Gajiro Is A Terrifying Japanese Mascot That Sells Curry And Stars In A Horror Movie
Regional mascots have become so popular in Japan that it’s almost as if every city and town in the country has a charming character representing…
Ryuji The Shiba Inu’s Adorable Facial Expressions Are Making Him A Canine Instagram Celebrity
Shibas are known for being laid-back, athletic, and adorably stubborn, but their facial expressions are as varied and heartwarming as their multifaceted personalities. Still, 7-year-old…
Panic Buyers Brace For Great Japanese Potato Chip Apocalypse
Whether it’s Milk and Toast or cola, Japan has a very appreciated reputation for getting creative when it comes to potato chip flavors. However, it…
Japanese Twitter User Finds Unexpectedly Morbid Family Tree Of Peter Rabbit
It’s one thing to know that Peter Rabbit’s father was turned into a meat pie by Mrs. McGregor, but it’s another to rub it in…
A Sailor Uniform And Kimono Hybrid Just In Case You Were Conflicted About Which To Wear
Perhaps one of Japan’s most fascinating aspects is the observable coexistence of its modern and traditional culture, with fashion being one of the more visible…