Traditional Japanese Hairpins Modeled After The Weapons Of Feudal Japan
Kanzashi (簪) are ornate hairpins used to add an elegant touch to traditional Japanese hairstyles. While its humble origins as a single rod were thought…
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Sadako and Kayako Had A Ghost Baseball Duel, And It Was Awesome
The ghosts of Japan’s two most iconic horror films have been very busy lately. Sadako (The Ring) and Kayako (Ju-On) are set to collide in…
Epic New Godzilla And Evangelion Crossover Gives Us Coolest Mechagodzilla Figures Yet
In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a new Godzilla movie coming out in Japan, and if you’ve seen the terrifying new look that the King…
Add An Elegant Touch Of Sailor Moon To Your Everyday Outfits
There are tons of Sailor Moon-inspired items out there, but perhaps few are as elegant as the handbags from Samantha Vega. In a collaboration with…
Boats Look Like They Are Floating In Midair Over Kashiwa Island’s Crystal Clear Oceans
The Italian island of Lampedusa is widely known for its pristine beaches, and oceans so transparent that boats look like they are floating in midair….
Japanese Figure Maker’s Vitruvian Man Is Here To Beat The Hell Out Of Your Other Toys
Sometimes it’s just not enough to have super hero and anime figures duke it out, you’ve got to add some historical and artistic firepower to…
Color Your Room With Gorgeous Flowers Made From Pencil Shavings
Perhaps not all of us grab a pencil when we need to jot something down, but the act of sharpening one became a source of…
Learn How To Wrap Your Bento In Traditional Japanese Furoshiki
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths made to carry clothes, gifts, and other goods. They began being used during the Nara period (AD 710-794) as…
Easily Dabble In Traditional Japanese Art With Colorful Paper Bonsai Kits
Bonsai is a Japanese art form that symbolizes Japanese aesthetics. An art in which living trees are grown and shaped in compartments in the desired…
Sweeping Aerial Footage Shows The Beauty Of Kyoto’s Rural Side
While Tokyo offers so much exciting and bustling eye candy, Kyoto is often considered the heart of traditional Japan, and rightfully so. The ancient capital…
Ryuseiha School Of Ikebana: The Modern Art Of Japanese Flower Arrangement
The art of Japanese flower arrangement, or ikebana (生花), is said to have taken form during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), although its precise origin is…
Celebrate Dragon Quest’s 30th Anniversary With Original Sake And Cups
May 27th marks the 30th anniversary of the widely popular RPG Dragon Quest. And if there’s a reason to celebrate, there’s more than enough reason…
Japanese Instagrammer’s Bentos For Her Husband Takes Packed Lunches To A New Level
At first glance, Japanese Instagrammer @kinakobun seems like any other person posting pictures of her pets and food. But a closer look through the posts…
Carry Around The Mysterious Creatures Of The Deep As Adorable Pouches!
Deep-sea fish occupy a special place in the hearts of the Japanese, and the love has spread to museums and exhibitions dedicated solely to the…
Fight Your Way Through Dreary Rainy Days With These Sword Umbrella Bags
Rainy days are ideal for transforming yourself into a samurai warrior — not because you’ll have an excuse to stay at home and cosplay, but…