Kyoto’s Bookstore Themed Hostel A New Haven For Lovers Of Literature And Beer
Kyoto has long been revered as not only a fascinating travel spot, but somewhat of a mecca for traditional Japanese culture and art. Coupled with…
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A Look At The Enchanting Island That Inspired Princess Mononoke
Chris from Okano TV takes his viewers to Yakushima Island as he adventures through all 47 prefectures of Japan! Him and his fellow YouTubers get…
Japanese Artist Discovers Creepy Thomas The Tank Engine Grave During Their Walk
We’ve seen Japanese artists tap into the innate horrifying nature of Thomas the Tank Engine before, crafting apocalyptic models of the macabre that actually shoot…
Seven Samurai In Full Armor Show Off Extreme Sports Skills In Kick Ass Cup Noodle Commercial
Nissin Cup Noodles not only has a reputation for continually churning out adventurous flavors with their popular instant noodle products, but also advertising them with…
Spirited Away To Screen In Over 400 U.S. Theaters In December For 15th Anniversary
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away will be returning to the big screen in the U.S. this December. The fan-favorite…
Stunning Video Journey Captures All The Modern And Traditional Wonders Of Japan
Last year we had the pleasure of sharing German filmmaker Vincent Urban’s “In Japan”, a sensational and inviting exploration of Japan that garnered over two…
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…
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…
Japanese Artist Tightly Rolls Newspapers To Create Stunningly Beautiful Animal Sculptures
You often here many lamenting the death of newspapers, but Japanese artist Chie Hitotsuyama is finding a lot of artistic life in them. The 34…
DIY Animal Origami Lamps Are The Coolest Way To Light Up Your Room
We’ve seen impressive origami lamps as birds before, but a design brand in Portugal is now opening them up to the whole animal kingdom with…
Pro Manga Artist Shares Drawing Tips For Aspiring Artists In 2-Minute Clips
You may know manga artist Yoshimura Takuya from his work in Young Jump magazine, or his beautiful tree drawing tutorial. If trees aren’t exciting enough…
Japan’s New Pika-Shoe Series Will Electrify Your Feet With Cuteness
With a nostalgia-fueled run around the world, it’s no surprise that now is a good time to be in the market for Pikachu goods. Even…
Wish For A Lapras? You Can Have One And More In These Awesome Pokeball Terrariums
Whether you are a fan of Pokemon or not, these are some astonishingly cute and charming designs. They are called the Poke Ball Terrariums, and…
Japanese Art Teacher Treats His Students To Stunning Chalkboard Art
Hirotaka Hamasaki’s students sure must feel lucky. The Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer has a wonderful habit of decorating his chalkboard with beautifully detailed…
If You’re Not Big On Wasabi, Make Sure You’ve Had The Real Thing!
As general knowledge of Japanese food is expanding around the world (and even in Japan), there seems to be a better understanding about dishes and…