The Death Note Version Of PPAP Is So Creepy, But Makes So Much Sense
By now, everyone has either wrapped themselves in or completely moved on from Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona’s global viral hit, PPAP. The global phenomenon…
Fried Chicken? Pizza? Both! KFC Is Bringing The Chizza To Japan
I don’t think we need to tell you that Japan has a reputation for embracing the more adventurous side of seasonal releases when it comes…
No Face Terrifies All While Speeding Down A Highway On A Motorcycle
As endearing as he proves to be in Spirited Away, No Face has the powerful ability to scare the bejeezus out of kids and adults….
Kimono Project Aims To Create Kimonos Representing 196 Countries By 2020
Although the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games have just ended earlier this year, Japan has already been making drastic steps to prepare for the 2020…
Ukiyo-e Star Wars Prints Give The Force A Boost With Traditional Japanese Artwork
The world’s favorite galactic adventure, Star Wars, has influence rooted in film depictions of early Japan, as is explored by a recent documentary on Japanese…
Sleep Like A Happy Drunk With The Sake Bottle Pillow
Japanese eccentric bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard has carried some adventurous products in the past, including panty headwarmers and incredibly badass sorcery tome book…
Little Kid’s No-Face Costume Is So Scary Nobody Wants Their Candy
It’s Halloween! A special moment where anyone can dress up to scare people! But even so, this little kid at a Halloween party at a…
Capybaras At Japanese Zoo Will Soon Be Soaking In Hot Springs For The Winter
Capybaras are known in Japan for their love of soaking in the hot springs during the cold season, and the staff at Shizuoka Prefecture’s Izu…
Exploring The Inside Of A Standard Japanese Business Hotel Room
Have you ever wondered what magic lies within a Japanese hotel room? Chris from Abroad In Japan answers all your questions on the subject in…
IKEA Doll Bed Proves To Be The Perfect Size For Sleepy Cats
Finding the perfect place to sleep isn’t a difficult task for any cat, but not many cats would pass up the opportunity to spend the…
An Actual PPAP Cafe Launches In Japan’s Tokyo Skytree
The PPAP song has melted the brains of many who listened to it and become a zombifying hit. Once it’s in your head, it’s forever…
Watch A Visually Stunning Display Of Hakone Marquetry By A Japanese Crafts Master
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square is a gallery and shop in Tokyo that houses and displays traditional arts and crafts from all over Japan officially…
Dragon Ball Cafe Opening Next Month To Celebrate Anime’s 30th Anniversary
This year is Dragon Ball’s 30th anniversary since its first broadcast on TV, and in addition to celebrating with their first-ever Dragon ball one piece…
Have All-You-Can-Eat Oysters At Chiba’s Mitsuryosen Seafood Restaurant
Japan is known for it’s incredible seafood, and Japanese restaurants are known for their all-you-can-eat (食べ放題） and all-you-can-drink （飲み放題） menus. So putting these together is…
Jabba The Hutt Shepherd’s Pie Will Feed A Whole Family Of Jedis
We’d never look at Jabba the Hutt’s slug-like body and think he’s anything remotely close to appetizing, but Japanese blogger Yuki from Yukitchen has taken…