Japanese Artist Carves Dreamlike Creatures Out Of Wood
A quick glance at Japanese artist Yoshimasa Tsuchiya’s animals sculptures won’t suffice to figure out what kind of material they’re made of. Smooth and delicate,…
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Live Action Fullmetal Alchemist Trailer, Posters, Reveal Homunculi And More Characters
On July 12th in Tokyo, a fan event for popular manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist showed off the third and latest teaser trailer for…
Unbearable Summer Heat Inspires VR Work System Where Employees Are Replaced With Teddy Bears
“I’m starting to think it’s absolutely nuts to have to commute to work in this blazing hot weather.” This kind of thought has surely crossed…
Japanese “Husband Death Note” Website Crashes Due To High Traffic
When popular Japanese anime and manga series Death Note peaked in popularity, it wasn’t uncommon to see students lugging around notepads modeled after the mysterious…
Friendly Cockatoo Masters The Use Of Cat Teasers To Play With Kitten
As much as we’d love nothing more than to hang out all day and entertain our animals, we could always use a little help when…
Hauntingly Beautiful Japanese Horror Tattoos By Korean Artist Suzani
One thing Japan is known for is horror, whether it’s blood-curdling folktales or good old scary movies like Ju-On and the Ring. Manga isn’t devoid…
“World’s First” Anime Eyeglasses Shop Opens In Akihabara
Akihabara is often lauded as Tokyo’s Mecca of tech and otaku subculture, so the district is not exactly a stranger to innovation. The district boasts…
Japanese Illustrator Turns Life’s Awkward Yet Totally Relatable Moments Into Ukiyoe-Style Drawings
It’s a given that life has a bottomless stock of awkward moments for us to experience. But we tend to forget that we’re all human,…
McDonald’s Japan Is Releasing A Pokémon McFlurry
McDonald’s Japan is no stranger to taking advantage of regional ingredients to spruce up their frozen beverage menu, having released Matcha and even crunchy Sakura…
Daughter Asks Dad To Turn Her Drawings Into Adorably Unique Character Bentos
As many dads in Japan have proved, a little bit of creativity goes a long way when it comes to putting a smile on their…
Sushi Cola And Sweet Sake Flavored Cream Puffs And Shaved Ice Make Summer Splash In Japan
You may remember that popular conveyor belt sushi chain (kaitenzushi) Kura Sushi took love for sushi a step further by introducing curry bread and cola…
Dine In The Presence Of Zombies And Lots Of Blood At Tokyo’s Bone-Chilling Vampire Cafe
Dining in a room with blood-splattered walls may not sound like the most appealing way to devour a meal, but that’s the kind of experience…
Have Breakfast With A Fruity Twist With Bread Loaves That Look Like Watermelons
From cat to bunny-shaped toasts, we thought we’d seen it all when it came to unconventional bread loaves. Turns out we were dead wrong, as…
Give The Illusion Of A Lunchtime Mishap With Spilled Miso Soup Smartphone Stands
Not many office workers in Japan enjoy miso soup at their desk from an actual bowl, but they can still fool their colleagues into thinking…
Chinchillas Have The Greatest Reactions To Massages
Chinchillas can require a delicate touch when handling, but if you can hit one of these cuddly furballs in the sweet spot, you’ll get one…