Get The Japanese Matsuri Experience Through Dramatic 3D Sound
It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…
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Pudding Patty? McDonald’s Japan Is At It Again With Pompompurin-Themed Menu
It looks like McDonald’s Japan is on a roll this autumn, because just less than a week since they made internet headlines with their pumpkin…
Surreal And Super Realistic Body Painting By Japanese Artist Blends Organic With Otherwordly
With an assortment of zippers, ribbons, and cyborg interfaces, this human body art require many double-checks that can only result in awe at the cool…
Peach John’s New Halloween Loungewear Collection Will Make You The Cutest Monster In Town
If you’re a Halloween-loving homebody who would rather spend the spooky holiday at home watching horror movies with close friends, Japanese lingerie store Peach John…
Fans Can Now Purchase Moyoco Anno’s Artwork Reproduced As Ukiyo-e Paintings
Japanese manga artist and fashion writer Moyoco Anno was recently the main feature of Parco Museum’s STRIP! Portfolio 1996-2016 art exhibition, and while you won’t…
This Cat In Japan Will Not Stop Until All Fingers Are Eaten
As cute as they are, putting your finger right up in a cat’s face can be a risky game. Fortunately Japanese Twitter user and cat…
Mewgaroo Cat Hoodie Is Now Available For Fat Cats!
It’s not surprising to see that so many cat lovers have made it their life mission to attain the love of as many felines as…
Even Sailor Moon Would Be Jealous Of This Stallion Rave Accessory Case
Fashion-forward Sailor Moon fans can now gorgeously put their jewelry on display with the Stallion Rave Accessory Case from Bandai. A nostalgic item used by…
New Onigiri Stand Will Offer High-End Rice Balls Paired Perfectly With Wine And Sake
Onigiri, or rice balls, are the simplest but also one of the most beloved foods in Japan. All you need to prepare one is a…
Tokyo Design Week’s Sharaku Exhibition Features Creative Modern Works Inspired By The Great Artist
Much of Tōshūsai Sharaku, one of Japan’s most widely known ukiyo-e artists, has been shrouded in mystery since his short 10-month career as an active…
Hungry Cat Gets Caught Trying To Sneak In A Bite Of Her Human’s Fish
Japanese Twitter user @tatanorz’s cat Homare-chan can’t get enough of the fishy deliciousness of mackerel pike, and found herself in quite the predicament during dinnertime….
Osaka’s New Bar Lets You Drink And Play In A Giant Ball Pit
Usually, if you want to get hammered and jump into a ball pit, it involves somebody calling the police to escort you out of some…
Cat Paw Smart Phone Gloves Turn Your Fingers Into Adorable Kitty Paws
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has a monopoly on the country’s cat-themed fashion and other feline treats, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation…
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen Is The Only Song You Need To Hear This Year
Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona Pikotaro is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Chiba prefecture, and he has some pretty lofty goals of performing at ultra-popular end-of-the-year…
Haunted And Abandoned Amusement Park In Japan Opens Up For Guided Tour
Behind the charm of Japan’s traditional beauty and the excitement of its swirling metropolises, lies the chilling but fascinating thrill of exploring abandoned and rumored…