Japanese service transforms old kimono and obi into gorgeous sneakers
It can always be hard to say goodbye to or simply etire old clothes. Whether they’re damaged or just don’t fit, threads that have sentimental…
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Man creates awesome responsive robotic double hand out of bands and wires
Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…
Twitter user makes maze for playful spider crawling across monitor
Whether you think spiders are misunderstood household helpers or even the smallest ones give you the creeps, it appears that even they cannot resist the…
Store your pirate treasure in this lineup of fashionable One Piece mis zapatos bags
Japanese oddity online retailer Village Vanguard can be pretty eccentric when it comes to fashion choices, offering fashion options that range from sailor school uniform…
Cooking artist bakes up amazing Magikarp pie and other Pokémon, Animal Crossing delights
Derpy, cute, and fishy–it’s not uncommon to see Magikarp as an inspiration for Pokémon-themed treats, including a taiyaki version found in Akihabara. Chinese Twitter user…
Make-it-yourself crêpe mixture, plus three tasty sweet and savoury recipe ideas
Nothing quite beats a homemade crêpe when it comes to enjoying the Japanese summertime. Light thin pancake-y goodness wrapped with seasonal fruits, syrups and cream…
Starting small to make big changes; environmentally friendly wooden straws
Paper straws need to take a seat and make way for these all new environmentally friendly shaved wood straws that can be made at home!…
Adorable corgi falls in love with Pokémon doppelganger plushie birthday present
Just about anyone would want a companion Pokémon to call their own, but the affectionately nicknamed “Puppy Pokémon” Yamper is likely at the top of…
Fancify your feet with these summer shoes from Village Vanguard
With Japan’s promised annual heat and humidity, exploring in the summer can be a trip full of blood, sweat and tears for our feet. Village…
Chirico, a super curly Selkirk Rex in Japan, always looks adorably judgmental
Even among knowledgeable cat lovers, the Selkirk Rex is a one that has been recently charming many who were previously unaware of the breed’s very…
Godzilla’s Hedorah released as strangely cute smog monster figure
It’s not very likely that many find Hedorah, an enemy kaiju of Godzilla spawned from human pollution, to be all that adorable. The toxic alien…
Tokyo bar releases refreshing retro sake cream soda floats this summer
Old fashioned cream soda floats are a menu staple of Japan’s Showa era coffee shops, and to this day are still enjoyed at such shops…
Japanese icing artist turns Kirby into adorable meringue cookies
With his own cafe and lineup of traditional Japanese confectionery, it’s no wonder video game hero Kirby is a popular inspiration for homemade sweets (although…
Textile maker releases woven traditional Japanese paper masks for kimono
As masks have become an everyday essential in Japan as a countermeasure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, makers have taken to releasing more…
Japanese craftsman designs luxury leather bag just for carrying watermelons
Japanese luxury leather handbag maker Tsuchiya Kaban is answering a need we imagine quite few knew existed. Using Italian luxury leather, Tsuchiya Kaban has released…