Mandarin orange farmer in Japan shocked by would-be freeloader’s request
All occupations require different skills. People work, develop their skills, and are paid for their work. Unfortunately, there are individuals in this world who don’t…
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A treasure trove of free ad designs and patterns from prewar Japan is yours at NDL Image Bank
If you’re interested in Japanese art and design, the National Diet Library’s Image Bank is an amazing resource to explore. Containing thousands of images from…
10,000-skewer giveaway gets you limitless free chicken meatballs at Tokyo’s new tsukune bar
Tegoneya tsukune bar opening in Tokyo On June 29th, 2021, Shōya Ltd., which operates about 400 of its eponymous restaurants nationwide, will open a new…
Comic otaku breakdancing unit RAB (Real Akiba Boyz) make their concert video available for free
If you’ve had a chance to see the Real Akiba Boyz perform, it’s hard not to appreciate their style. Often dancing to anime songs and…
Studio Ghibli generously releases 400 images from its films free of charge, with more to come
In a move which surprised many in the anime community, Studio Ghibli announced on September 18th that it was making images from its films available…
Relaxing Tokyo hotel offers free stay, drinks, and sashimi on one very simple condition
The travel business isn’t exactly booming at the moment thanks to the social distancing and safety protocol necessary to deal with the spread of the…
Anyone With A 3D Printer Can Now Play With Their Very Own Set Of Pokémon Chess Pieces
Whether it’s Harry Potter or Super Mario Brothers, themed chess sets tend to be on the pricey end of the spectrum compared to the standard…
Download 2,600+ Works By Japanese Ukiyo-e Artists From This Free Digital Collection
Considering the sheer number of magnificent works legendary artists have introduced to the world, it’s nearly impossible to visit them all and scrutinize their every…
Lucky Couple Will Get A Chance To Spend A Night At Nagasaki’s Hirado Castle For Free
A generous project put together by Stay Japan is giving a very lucky couple the chance to spend one night in Nagasaki’s Hirado Castle —…
Curate A Digital Art Museum With Thousands Of Free Japanese Artworks Provided By The Met
Devoting a few hours of the day to visit an art museum is a privilege not everyone has the time to enjoy, but with the…
Cute And Simple, These Origami Animal Icons Are Available For Free Download!
Finding free graphics isn’t hard, but finding ones you actually want to use might be a little more difficult. But if you just so happen…
Free App Lets You Enjoy All 72 Seasons Of The Ancient Japanese Calendar
Japan currently celebrates four beautiful seasons every year. But in ancient times, Japan relied on a different calendar that was in fact divided into 24…
Free Digital Collection Of Historical Japanese Artworks Brings The Museum To You
The digitization of literature and art, among everything else, can be both a blessing and a curse. But regardless of how you might feel about…
You Can Now Download 300-Year-Old Ancient Japanese Literary Texts For Free!
Unless you’re at a museum, getting ahold of ancient literary texts is virtually impossible — especially if they’re 300 years old. But thanks to the…