Spirited Away’s No-Face Appears In Japan And Falls On His…Face!
Beloved Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away‘s No-Face is one of the animation studio’s more instantly recognizable characters, but the mysterious spirit also has a reputation…
Haggen Dazs “Purple Sweet Potato” Flavor Sees A Seasonal Release In Japan
Japanese releases of Haagen-Dazs ice cream never seem to slow down with unusual flavors to mix with their high quality brand of ice cream. This…
Japanese Maneki Neko Figurine Comes To Life As Cute Money Stealing Cat
You probably don’t need to have visited Japan to be familiar with a Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat)–a traditional Japanese figurine of a cat that is…
Train Ticket Machine Ditches Hospitality When Dealing With Tokyo Passenger
Despite how timely and organized Japanese society seems to run, it’s not uncommon to see some rushed rudeness in a Japanese train station. However, recently…
Funny Japanese Commercial Shows That A Clean Suit Is The Key To Getting Your Dream Girl
Japanese commercials have a bit of a reputation for leaning towards the eccentric side of the spectrum to leave a lasting impact, and they definitely…
63-Year Old Fisherman Fights Off A Black Bear With Karate Badassery
In a fight, bears have a lot of advantages over us humans. One advantage they lack, however, is being able to tell just how tough…
Make Kawaii Traditional Japanese Desserts At Home With Super Easy Kits
Home dessert kits allow us all to easily make cute, delicious sweets on our own with just a few extra ingredients. But if just making…
Artist’s Pokémons Reimagined As People Are Giving The Originals A Run For Their Money
Since 2015, long before the hype of Pokémon GO, US-based artist tamtamdi has been busy at work illustrating Pokémon for the artist’s own Pokémon gijinka…
These Galaxy Tights Will Let You Hide The Universe Under Your Skirt
You might say that most secrets are best kept hidden — that is, of course, unless your little secret involves wearing a pair of cosmic…
The Super Stretchable Ditto Hug Pillow Is Finally Delivered To Homes Of Pokemon Trainers
Just few weeks ago, the supersized Pokemon Snorlax burst into the houses of Pokemon fans in Japan. People had problems fitting it in their tiny…
Creepy Giant Isopod Tea Bags Are Ready To Make A Deep Sea Home In Japanese Tea Cups
If you go to any aquarium in Japan, head to the gift-shop and you will almost certainly find an adorable plushie of Giant Isopod. They…
When You Mashup A Ukrainian Military Band And The Evangelion Theme Song, You Get Magic
The best musical combinations and mashups seem to have a track record of being more off-the-wall and eccentric, but when it comes to song and…
The Japanese Commercial Jingle That Will Never Leave Your Head
You might be familiar with the reputation of Japanese television commercials–eccentric, fast-paced, and a brand of humor that you may or may not get. The…
Japanese Convenience Store Merger Results In Unfortunate Logo
By now, it’s common knowledge that Japan is a primary source of Engrish slogans and menu mishaps. This happens for a number of reasons–lack of…
Moyoco Anno Art Exhibition Includes Works From Sakuran And Other Popular Manga
In commemoration of the newly transferred Parco Museum in Ikebukuro (previously located in Shibuya), a grand art exhibition is currently being held until September 26th,…