Japanese Student Translates Trump Tweets For English Practice, Learns The Best Words
As may have been the case in America, Japan was never fully prepared for the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency. Media coverage of Donald…
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The Manga Chair That Only Manga Readers Will Understand
These oddly shaped chairs each have a special meaning — one that only Japanese manga fans will be able to fully appreciate. Created by Nendo,…
Bird’s-Eye View Video Of Hikone Castle Showcases The Beauty Of Japan’s National Treasure
In Japan, castles are preserved as some of the most magnificent remnants of history, and while there are over one hundred still standing today, the…
Chara-ben: The Bento That Are Just Too Cute To Eat
We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…
Explore The Wondrous World Of Rocks And Minerals Eating Jars Of Edible Specimens
The Japanese seem to have a knack for recreating virtually anything — from the adorable to the downright grotesque — into astonishingly detailed dishes and…
Japanese Pet Food Center Is Shaped Like A Giant Dachshund
Japan has a charming habit of shaping things like cute animals or creatures, although those usually come in the form of kitty heads and Magikarp…
Make A Box Of Morbid Chocolates With Human Organ Silicone Molds
If you want to send something more than a jolt of sweetness with your Valentine’s Day chocolates this year, a box full of chocolates shaped…
Starbucks Japan Reveals New Drink And Products For The 2017 Sakura Series
As Japan begins preparing for another sakura-filled spring, Starbucks is also on the verge of releasing their annual Sakura series, a popular collection of sakura…
This Giant Ultima Weapon Fork Unites Final Fantasy Fans And Cup Noodle Slurpers
We’ve seen that Nissin Cup Noodle is no stranger to finding adventurous ways to advertise their hallmark instant noodles lineup, and a recent collaborative effort…
Kittens Discover Heated Foot Warmer And Use It Way Better Than Humans Do
You may remember Japanese Twitter user and cat lover @kokonananya, whose feline friends have a habit of adorably wrecking traditional Japanese sliding doors. Two of…
Comfy Space Invaders Goza Mats Will Turn Your Room Into A Gaming Oasis
With comfy furnishings like the explosively popular gaming chair, avid players can now indulge in stylish and practical gaming gear like never before. And while…
Star Wars Soy Sauce Dishes Combine The Force And Traditional Japanese Porcelain
Given the strong influences that Japanese culture and popular fiction has had upon the Star Wars universe, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the two…
Travel Through Japan’s Myriad Dimensions In This Mesmerizing Video Of Its Cities
Bright neon lights, serene temples standing amidst lush green trees, tiny alleyways lined with cramped but amazingly delicious yakitori bars… As different as they may…
Slick Lupin The Third Suits And Other Novelty Goods Now Available For The Manga’s 50th Anniversary
As Sailor Moon celebrates its 25th anniversary with special movie screenings, Moon Prism wands, and makeup Transformation Brooches, popular Japanese manga series Lupin the Third…
Japan Unleashes Limited Edition Kit Kat Sushi
Japan’s myriad of adventurous Kit Kat flavors such as sake is so vast the country even opened a Kit Kat Museum at one point, so…