Japan’s Fallen Leaf Art Is Keeping Autumn’s Beauty Alive And Surprisingly Cute
Japan takes a lot of pride in their distinctly visible seasons, so when Autumn comes around, koyou–or leaves turning red, yellow, and orange–scenery taking on…
Super Shrimp And Macaroni Croquette Burger Hits McDonald’s Japan
There’s no question that McDonald’s Japan has a reputation for having one of the company’s most adventurous menus, but being creative isn’t always enough, they…
Japan Customers Request The “Impossible” Yakinuku BBQ Challenge
Today is not meat day in Japan, but it’s meat day every day for this particular restaurant. tontsu_yakiniku Tontsuu restaurant, located behind Kinshicho station, respects…
Japanese Sumi-e Artist Brings Rurouni Kenshin Characters To Life With Brilliant Ink Paintings
We’ve seen highly impressive traditional Japanese ink paintings embrace characters of popular fiction before, most recently and seamlessly seen with these Star Wars bujinga, or…
Winter-Loving Dachshunds Running In The Yard Return Home With A Snowy Surprise
No one can resist frolicking around in a winter wonderland, especially if you’re a fun-loving duo of miniature dachshunds living in the northernmost prefecture of…
Japanese Group Performs Otaku Dance Number To Attack On Titan Theme Song
Concerts of Japanese idol singers are never complete without otagei, a type of dance performed by the audience that often involves jumping, clapping, and intense…
You’ll Love Loafing Around On These Cushy Bread Sofa Beds
There’s no shortage of fluffy white bread loaves in Japanese bakeries, and ever since we’ve seen the adorably comfy bread chairs from Village/Vanguard, it’s been…
Orinigiri: Combining Origami and Onigiri To Make Beautifully Shaped Rice Balls
Origami, the traditional paper folding art of Japan, has such a global presence and appreciation that at times it is hard to even associate the…
Small Bear Accessories Use Real Bread To Achieve Appetizing Cuteness
These superbly cute bear breads are adorable. It’s fine as a pin accessory or a small decoration for anything. Created by the small online bakery…
How To Be A Buff Otaku With Just A Body Pillow And Some Pocky
Considering you can be an otaku regarding just about any hobby, it would be unfair to generalize all otaku as unfit or not interested in…
Super Patient Cat Buddies Never Miss Bath Time Together
While we’ve seen cats treat the bathtub like an onsen (Japanese hot spring) before, but for the most part, it remains a universal feline stereotype…
Kyoto Brand Reveals 2016 Winter Collection For Modern Kimono Wear
It’s hard to find anyone wearing a kimono in Japan unless it’s for a special occasion, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there are…
Charming Anime Style Star Wars Fan Art Series Is Heartwarming Enough For The Whole Galaxy
Given that the Star Wars franchise takes some inspiration from multiple aspects of early Japan, it should be no surprise that we’ve seen some amazing…
2-Minute Video Poignantly Captures The Stressful Reality Of Japan’s College Entrance Exams
For many high school students in Japan, acceptance into a prestigious college or university is often considered the key path toward a successful and stable…
Curious Kitty In Okinawa Gives It Her All To Scale Rock Climbing Wall
Lalah the cat is a hardcore rock climber, with a strong grip and patient and professional approach! She seems to frequent a rock climbing gym…