This New Giant Kirby Plush Comes With Kirby-Themed Japanese Sweets
Premimum Bandai is no stranger to releasing gigantic versions of our favorite video game and anime characters, as seen with the enormous huggable Snorlax pillow…
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Watching This Japanese Sign-Maker’s Perfect Handwritten Work In Action Is Just Too Soothing
Along with providing a chance to observe fascinating beauty, traditional art forms in action can sometimes have a hypnotizing and soothing quality to them, as…
Japanese Hotel Apologizes For One Minute Internet Stoppage At 4:00 AM
While some may take issue with the bureaucratic dealings and “do as the manual says” methods of some service systems, the sense of hospitality one…
Japanese Creepy Snow Prank On Parent’s Car Is Straight Out Of A Horror Movie
When snow falls heavily in Japan, as it did a couple of weeks ago in Tokyo, many race outside for the rare opportunity to test…
Fan Artist Creates Hypnotizing Glitter Sailor Moon Phone Case Inspired By Transformation Sequence
When put in the hands of professionals, tributes to Sailor Moon such as Japan’s Sailor Moon cafe’s colorful menu and figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva’s…
Japan’s Headless Robotic Pet Pillow With A Moving Tail Now On Sale To Relieve Stress And Terrify All
You may remember the therapy robot pet Qoobo, which debuted at CEATEC Japan 2017 and garnered international acclaim for its ambitious, but somewhat creepy design….
Japanese Twitter User Makes Papercraft Gun That Fires Wooden Bullets
If you search around for paper-based arts and crafts on Japanese Twitter, you’ll find a load of fascinating creations such as DIY sushi restaurant houses…
Inside Japan’s Museum Of Strange Rocks That Look Like Human Faces
In the past, Great Big Story has taken a look at fascinating aspects and adventures in Japan, such as the story of an indebted fish…
Japanese Twitter User Makes Absolutely Amazing Anime Artwork Using…Excel
Sometimes, the mere thought of opening a spreadsheet instills an overwhelming pang of mundane work-related thoughts in a human being. However, as we’ve seen before…
Japanese “Human Uber” Lets Users Attend Events Via Another Person’s Body
A lot of interest in technological fields in Japan lately has stemmed from the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the use of avatars–whether…
Universal Studios Japan Gives Way To Final Fantasy Ride, Goods, and Food!
As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…
Giant Japanese Mackerel Pillow Cases Are Here To Creep You Out And Cuddle With You
Japanese creative design brand Mocolle (whose official brand concept is “Wouldn’t it be nice if this existed?”) often makes clothes and home furnishings based on fantasies…
Japanese Teen Gets Perfect Score On University Entrance History Exam With Insane Study Guide
On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…
Sakura Fans Can Celebrate Their Flower Viewing Parties With Cherry Blossom-Labeled Asahi Super Dry
Once the winter holidays have passed, Japan spares no time in gearing up for its famous spring season of blooming cherry blossoms (sakura) by releasing…
Tokyo Restaurant Offers Free Meals For 50 Minutes Of Work
There are tons of places to grab a bite to eat in Tokyo that cover the full spectrum of one’s available budget, but in recent…