Making One Of Our Favorite Ghibli Character “Totoro” Into A Delicious Tart
“My Neighbor Totoro” is one of many well-known Ghibli animations – its popularity is worldwide. Rachael from kawaiisweetworld channel on YouTube gave us a really…
This High School Girl Is Late To Class – So THIS Is How You Make Up For Lost Time!
Have you ever been late to work or school? In this high school student’s case, her class is on the third floor. So she does…
Using Traditional Japanese Technique To Bring Plant Life To A Desert In Afghanistan
In 2003, Dr. Nakamura, the director of Peace Medical Services (PMS) has launched a project called the “Green Ground Project”. The plan is to use…
Who’s the Daddy? The Facial Expression Of This Gorilla Is So ‘Dandy’ He’s Becoming A Star!
This gorilla – named Shabani – lives in Nagoya’s Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Because of his expressive face, he’s got a huge following. Let’s…
Spectacular Fireworks That Changes The Way You See Fireworks – Its Finale Is Particularly Stunning!
Fireworks is a highlight of summer in the minds of Japanese people. Because of the effort pyrotechnicians have to put in to make the event…
Yokohama Rubber Makes Erasers With A Tire Tread Pattern – Awesome For Car Fans Out There!
Yes, you read it right – it’s an eraser with a tire tread pattern. Yokohama Rubber makes erasers that replicates tread patterns of their own…
Acclaimed Female Japanese Dancer Collaborates With A Japan-Inspired Dance Group – The Result? Mesmerizing!
Japanese female dancer and choreographer Koharu Sugawara is really well known in the dance scene. Source: koharusugawara.com Her technique notwithstanding, Sugawara’s freedom in her expression…
Create A Special Summer Memory: Movie Festival In The Midst Of Nature And Under The Stars
The Stardust Theater in Haramura has been continuing for 30 years. Its main feature is to enjoy nature and the stars as you watch movies….
Talk About Patience And Effort! Watch The Way This Parrot Worked For 3 Years To Get Close To A Cat
Mai-chan, a parrot, lives with a cat named Koo-chan. Her mission: to touch Mai-chan the cat. A little shy and scared, would Mai-chan ever be…
Recreating The Iconic Aircraft From Ghibli’s “Castle In The Sky” With A Radio-controller – It’s Dola Flying For Real
Studio Ghibli’s “Castle in the Sky”, a feature animation directed by Hayao Miazaki is well known not only in Japan but also across the globe….
An Aerial View Of A Beautiful Ocean – This Paradise-like Place Is Actually In Japan
Emerald-colored sea and white beach… This is the sort of view you might expect from a tropical island… but no – it’s Japan. Kagoshima is…
A Karate Champion Performs A Kata And Stuns Audience Of 12,000
In 2012, Rika Usami won the World Karate Championships. Since the video of her kata has been posted in 2013, it has been much talked…
Japan Is A Great Place To See Some Fantastic Illumination – The Street You Know Turns Into A Wonderland
Every year, there are around 500 illumination spots throughout Japan, possibly even more. Here is an illumination done in Meguro river (Tokyo) last year. It…
Create Models Of Realistic Japanese Mountains – All This Detail And You Can DIY!
Japan is fortunate to have few great mountains to not only look at but also to climb. Don’t have the time to view the real…
This Japanese Illustrator ‘Humanizes’ Disney Characters – The Result Is Stunningly Impressive!
Have you ever wondered how Disney characters can be turned into humanistic characters? Well, this Japanese artist did just that: These are humanized drawings of…