Exude “Taishō Roman” In Comfy Hakama-Style Loungewear Reminiscent Of Japan’s Taishō Period
Knowing you’ll be spending the entire day at home alone isn’t reason to throw on whatever or stay in your pajamas; quite contrarily, there’s no…
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New Exhibit In Tokyo Explores The Fantastic Work Of Kyōsai–One Of Japan’s Greatest Artists
It’s nearly impossible to discuss Japanese art without mentioning the name Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889). One of Japan’s most unique and prominent painters, whose art may…
New Japanese Raindrop Sakura Jellies Have Actual Cherry Blossoms Inside
Japan’s rich and gorgeous cherry blossom season means boatloads of sakura-themed goods are released around the country, including Sakura McFlurries and Sakura Frappuccinos, to name…
Scenery That Needs To Be Breathed In: How To Take In The Beauty Of Japan’s Lake Biwa
Located in Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest freshwater lake (258.8 square miles or 670.4 square kilometers), and with gorgeous views of the coast,…
Photographers Capture Stunning Otherworldly Sea Of Clouds In Japan
Many times, the key filter in producing amazing photography is the simple touch of Mother Nature’s hand, such as the timeless and hazy charm of…
Japanese Stone Artist Breathes Life Into Rocks With Paintings Of Realistic Animals
Japanese artist Akie Nakata, also known as Stone Artist Akie, describes her stone art as a “collaboration between two fragments on earth.” On one side…
Japanese Artist Turns Love For Her Parakeets Into Beautiful Bird-Inspired Food Art
There’s no knowing when and where we’ll be met with a spark of inspiration, but oftentimes our best source of ingenuity turns out to be…
Japanese Twitter User Creates Artistic Lamp With The Empty Shell Of A Sea Urchin
Uni (sea urchin) is one of the most coveted ingredients for customers visiting Japanese sushi restaurants. Luxuriously rich in flavor, they’re often served as rolls…
Japan’s Real Life Studio Ghibli Village Offers The Most Charming Stroll–And It’s Free!
Source: YouTube Any fan of Studio Ghibli will be happy when they arrive in Japan because it will be like stepping into one of its…
Feeling Like A Mermaid! Experience Relaxing Yoga At “Beach in the room” In Harajuku
In Tokyo, there are countless yoga studios that many women frequent for beauty and health, but at Beach in the room, you can experience something…
Hatsune Miku Gives You A Virtual Foodie Tour Of Japan
To effectively promote Japanese food culture to foreigners, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is now tapping into the appeal of popular vocaloid…
Miyazaki Dreams Of Flying: Cool Video Explores Hayao Miyazaki’s Love Of Aviation
If you’ve ever sat back watching your favorite Studio Ghibli films and thought to yourself “boy, there sure is a lot of flying around in…
Get Your T-Shirts Out Of The Closet And Show Them Off On A Bookshelf Instead
Closets built inside Japanese homes tend to be pretty small, often making it hard for families and shopaholics to find room to neatly store all…
Pets Celebrate Girl’s Day In Japan And Look Better Than All Of Us
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a special day of celebration that consists of displaying a set of ornamental dolls of the Emperor, Empress, and other…
Art Teacher Treats Graduating Students To Amazing Studio Ghibli Chalkboard Art
You may remember Hirotaka Hamasaki, a Nara-based art teacher and graphic designer who has a talent for extremely detailed and breathtaking chalkboard art. He recently…