Godzilla Vs. Evangelion Figure Designed By Metal Gear Solid Character Artist
Now that Godzilla: Resurgence (Shin Gojira) has hit theaters with a sinister looking Godzilla directed by by Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno, many are…
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Beaches Are About To Get Kawaii With Japan’s “Become A Mermaid” Tours
Japan has a well documented appreciation of all things cute, and companies in Japan are definitely no stranger to the exotic appeal of mermaids as…
Robot Driven Delivery Services Expected To Launch In Japan Next Year
Japan’s knowledge and passion for robotics is pretty much known to everyone, and the country has never shied from using it for fun and quirk–a…
Sushi Rice Cola And Curry Bread Invade Japanese Sushi Chain’s Menu
It’s never a surprise when Japan releases cola flavors that one may find a bit ambitious, and even when it comes to what is considered…
Artist’s Amazing Origami Bird Lamps Light Up The Room With Charm
The Japanese art of origami has been shared and enjoyed as both hobby and decoration around the globe, and now it is being used to…
This Atmospheric Time Lapse Is A Great Virtual Trip Through Tokyo’s Many Faces
As eclectic and enchanting as personally traveling through Tokyo may be, it may in fact be one of the best cities to view through a…
Sumo Wrestler Shows Off His Taiko Master Skills With Therapeutic Striking In Sumo Thong
If you’re familiar with Japanese taiko, and the disciplined art form of performing with them, then you’ve likely seen video game fans really get into…
Japanese Robot Dog Powered By Pneumatics Runs As Cute And Clumsy As A Real Pup
In perhaps the ultimate bridge between Japan’s love of robotics and all things cute, a development team at Osaka University lead by Professor Koh Hosoda…
These Spellbook Book Bags Will Have You Unleashing Sorcery In Style
Japanese clothing brand Itemya has a habit of releasing cool and geeky fantasy-related goods, as evidence by their stocking of the recent Wizard Parka that…
Awesome Pen Conducts Electricity With Ink, Bringing All Your Drawings To Life
Every artist has a way of bringing a spark to their work that animates what they have created, but now Japanese electrical equipment and infrastructural…
Wear The Weapon Of The Samurai Around Your Neck With Authentic Katana Jewelry
Although katana, the revered Japanese swords of samurai, have come a bit into style lately, and we’ve even seen the weapons of feudal Japan turned…
This Photographer Captured The Delicate Beauty Of Bonsai Perfectly
The Japanese art of bonsai has a rather unique type of beauty. While the actual aesthetic of the trees themselves is obviously charming, bonsai trees…
USB Silent Automatic Traditional Japanese Uchiwa Fan Is Actually Pretty Practical
Japanese summers are muggy, humid, and relentless. So whether they are in the city or countryside, Japanese people are always looking to get an edge…
Stunning Painting-Like Photography Shows Off The Beauty Of Rainy Season In Japan
Japan’s rainy season, or tsuyu (梅雨), can be downright oppressive. Muggy and humid weather coupled with heavy rain make it a complete sweat-fest, and for…
This Awesome 5-Story Pagoda Deconstructs Into A Beautiful Table Set
Traditional Japanese food is not just known for its flavor, but also for its beautiful aesthetic. Naturally plating plays a big part in presenting food…