A Bowl Of Mt. Fuji’s Shaved Ice Dessert With Gold Leaf May Cool Your Summer
Summer is here, and it’s super hot and humid in Japan. The traditional way to cool down in Japan is a bowl of Kakigori (shaved…
Shinji Tsuchimochi Finishes The Last Of 100 Tokyo’s Edo Illustrations
Just three years ago, as it still feels recent, Shinji Tsuchimochi made a bold move to create One hundred famous views of Edo. Today, he…
Illustrated Instagram Flashcards Make Learning Japanese A Breeze
Learning vocabulary is one of the most challenging parts about taking on a new language, and there really isn’t a shortcut to memorizing hundreds of…
Walk Over An Emerald Green Reservoir On Japan’s Most Beautiful Suspension Bridge
In a recent ranking of the Top 10 Suspension Bridges to Cross Before You Die by TripAdvisor Japan, one spot in Japan made it onto…
Japan’s New Ghostbusters Burgers May Need An Exorcism
Look, Japan is no stranger to getting a little eccentric with their burgers and fries. Combined with the country’s love for limited-edition seasonal and promotional…
Sumo Wrestler Performs Ring Entrance Ceremony While Skydiving From 4,000 Meters (With A Referee)
Promotional stunts usually feel a bit tacky, but if yours involves a sumo wrestler skydiving from 4000 meters while a gyoji (a traditional sumo referee)…
Japanese Kitten’s Adorable Triumph Over Stair Climbing Shows That Practice Makes Purrfect
This is Mini-kun, a tiny but persevering Japanese kitten. Mini-kun had a bit of an eye problem, but was able to get better with the…
Traditional Japanese Worker Pants Get A Denim Samurai Makeover
We’ve seen hakama, traditional Japanese pants worn over a kimono, given design twists before. Sometimes modern and casual for everyday use, and even full leather…
Artist Takashi Murakami Merges Art And Sake In Beautiful New Sake Line
Takashi Murakami is known internationally as a prolific contemporary artist, and his works span from colorful sculptures to psychedelic paintings that often merge the traditional…
Take Your Sushi To Go With These Mouthwatering Sushi Rucksacks
Sushi is often considered a luxury food saved for special occasions, but if we could, we would have it every day. Now thanks to one…
People Are Regaining Mobility In Their Legs With This Incredible Pedal-Driven Wheelchair
Wheelchairs are generally thought of as secondary legs for people who are unable to use theirs, whether it be because of an accident that rendered…
Traditional Meets Tech With Natural Japanese Bamboo Smartphone Speakers
It often seems as if there is not much more room for innovation in technology, particularly when it comes to smart phones. As exciting as…
This Vacuum Cleaner Meeting A Harmonica Is Stupidly Satisfying
There are many sounds in life that have a strangely satisfying charm to them. The crackling of a log fire on a cold night, the…
Don’t Be Alice, Be The Queen’s Peasants, The Trump Heart Solider
The new “Alice through the looking glass” movie is coming to theaters on July 1st in Japan. Before the wonder begins, you may be part…
JAL Flight Attendants Receive Smile Quality Screening To Ensure Better Customer Service
A good smile can earn yourself a good impression and bring you closer to people. Well, that’s the basics in terms of foreign standards. Japan…