While the temples, shrines, and other such traditional spots get most of the attention as tourist attractions in Japan, the twilight lights of its urban…

“What About the Heart?” is a photo-series and book by Luisa Whitton that documents the advances of the robotics industry in Japan, and explores how…

If you expected this much from balloon art as a norm, you’d probably make a few party-clowns feel pretty bad about themselves. Japanese artist Masayoshi…

The only thing that could possibly top this Star Wars waffle maker is a set of Princess Leia hair-styled cinnamon buns! (And hey, don’t rule…

If you pay attention to Japan-related news even passingly, you’ll most likely have noticed the country’s abundance of themed hotels. Whether it’s capsule hotels for…

The stirring city of Tokyo is often a wondrous sight for wide-eyed visitors, but for people living there, it can be an oppressive slog and…

Ryohei Hase is a freelance illustrator and artist based in Tokyo. His work explores a dark and surreal world, combining creepy hybrid creatures with stunningly…

Whether you’re a fan of traditional Japanese arts and crafts, or just somebody who wants to admire your favorite Gundam characters and scenes while you…

Kotatsu have been around for a long time, but it’s right around this time of year that Japanese social media begins buzzing with anticipation to…

Goldfish have a special place in Japanese culture. They were first introduced by the Chinese during the sixteenth century, and were initially kept as treasured…

Tokyo-based artist and illustrator Mateusz Urbanowicz was inspired to create this side project, “Bicycle Boy”, by the Studio Ghibli classic “Whisper of the Heart.” And…

In Japan, mochi (rice cakes) are commonly enjoyed all around the country, but are especially eaten during the New Year holiday season as part of…

Halloween is just around the corner, so let’s take a look at how the annual spooky night goes down in the sleepless city of Tokyo!…

Every year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year seeks out the best of the best when it comes to stunning shots of wildlife. The competition is…

Photographer Eric Pickersgill‘s photography series “Removed” asks us to imagine ourselves unplugged–particularly from the phones and tablets that we just can’t seem to separate ourselves…