Scariest Mascot In Japan Attacks Kumamon On Stage, Terrifies Children
It’s no secret that Japan has a burning love for mascots, even hosting national contests to determine the most popular mascot in the country each…
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Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Mixed With Mambo No. 5 By Japanese Orchestra: Awesome Combination
It seems that the least likely combinations turn out to be some of the coolest, and perhaps that is because it takes true creativity and…
This Road With 69 Hairpin Turns Will Make You Carsick Just Looking At It
If you love long, windy roads that stretch out to great altitudes, you’ll be a huge fan the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline in Aomori Prefecture. If…
Gold-Plated Kit Kats (Made With Real Gold!) Are Japan’s Newest Kit Kat Bars
Japan is known for their wide variety of Kit Kat flavors, from the enticing Blueberry Cheesecake flavor to the perhaps slightly less appetizing Potato flavor….
These Cats Had Their Kotatsu Cover Taken Away, Now They Seek Answers As Adorably As Possible
Now that the cold of Winter has set in and taken Japan in her icy grip, just about everyone in the country is racing for…
Japanese Craftsman Free-Handedly Painting Bowl Will Make You Hold Your Breath
Remember in art class when you were you convinced you were on the verge of creating a masterpiece, but still had to face the daunting…
Majestic Frost Flowers Cover Entire Lake In Snowy Hokkaido
If you thought flowers couldn’t bloom in the winter, this lake in Hokkaido, Japan will prove you wrong. During an entire half of the winter…
Fluff Heaven! The Fox Village In Miyagi Prefecture Is An Animal-Lover’s Dream Come True
Did you know that there is a “sacred land” for the fox in Japan!? At Zao Fox Village (located in Shiraishi, Miyagi), there are over…
In Wake Of The Tohoku Earthquake, Japan Builds World’s Largest Indoor Farm
Due to climate change and the ever-growing demand for vegetables, farmers in Japan have been forced to conjure up new ways to approach agriculture. Now…
Baby Covered In Rice Tries Really Hard Not To Fall Asleep In Front Of Angry Dad
Babies know when they’re in trouble. They also know that when they’re in trouble, they should listen (or at least pretend) to their angry parents…
Awesome Retro Japanese Graphic Designs From The 1920’s
Nowadays Japanese advertisements seems to focus on using strange or quirky content to grab attention, but this collection of posters, magazine covers, and advertisements from…
The Surprisingly Artistic Designs Of Japanese Gas Tanks
As the kingdom of cute, it should be no surprise that Japan tries to infuse charming aesthetic into as much of its property as possible….
Japanese Kindergarten Built Around Trees Encourages Kids To Just Be Kids
Just outside Tokyo, — one of the busiest, most fast-paced cities in the world — stands the “world’s best kindergarten.” Designed by Tezuka Architects, Fuji…
Japan’s Creepy Office Hand Will Slap You Into Good Shape At Work: And It Really Works!
For those of us who work long hours, slouched over keyboards and crumpling in our seats, bad posture becomes a natural risk. Fortunately, a Japanese…
Japanese Dolls Of Round Bearded Men Will Bring You Luck When Nothing Else Can
Good lucks charms are popular gifts in Japan. Back when I was studying for college exams, I remember receiving a handful of good luck tokens…