Dad’s homemade floating “modern scarecrow” just as terrifying for humans
Including Cthulian monstrosities and super monster wolf robots, one unfortunate Twitter user who stumbled upon them on a late night drive had to implore countryside…
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Demon Slayer character-inspired okonomiyaki released in Japan
Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated as “grill it how you like it”, because the savory pancake can be topped with anything outside the standard flour, eggs,…
Drive-in haunted house opens in Tokyo to scare away coronavirus concerns
Despite the fact that Japan’s scariest haunted house experience boasts the appeal of wandering through an abandoned hospital, social distancing protocol and other safety measures…
Office employee makes Evangelion A.T. Field clear partition as coronavirus protection
While those that can work from home as a protective measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), those who aren’t able to are…
Two cats fall in noodle love with cup Japanese noodle beds
Food-shaped pet beds that turn your cats and dogs into napping treats have become popular lately (including this adorable fruit tart cat bed), but one…
Adorable chibi-cigarette doll unites smokers and non-smokers with cuteness
No matter how much you like smoking, you probably haven’t found yourself wanting to hug and cuddle your cigarettes. Japanese stuffed animal and trinket artist…
Snow covered Mt. Fuji ice bars released in Japan
It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…
Japanese photographer captures beautiful scene of flowers in sea of dancing fireflies
Talented Japanese photographer and CG artist Yutaka Kagaya (KAGAYA) is known for his breathtaking nightime photography, particularly one-shot photos that depict topics such as stunning…
Free entry to Botanical Garden in Nagano during 2020
As lockdown measures get lifted more and more, venues are reopening to the public. This much needed action comes after weeks of heartache for many….
Celebrate Fukuyama Castle’s 400 year anniversary with these special edition tote bags
Ahead of the celebration of it’s 400th year anniversary (2022), Fukuyama castle is releasing a special tote bag or ‘my bag’ in collaboration with Hiroshima…
Kewpie shares mouthwatering baked sesame dressing chicken recipe
We as human beings are always on the lookout for ways to make our food taste better, whether it’s the method of cooking, the way…
New water anmitsu dessert is a beautiful take on traditional Japanese sweets
Anmitsu is a traditional summertime Japanese dessert made from anko red bean paste and agar jelly. It’s typically served with slices of fruit and a…
Japanese artist illustrates love story between Medusa and a blind man
Art fans may remember tacit but incredibly talented Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6), whose artwork frequently explores the darker side of societal and mental issues in…
Cats purr as Demon Slayer characters in gorgeous cosplay photo shoots
Adorable cat cosplay is certainly nothing new, but Japanese Twitter user and cosplay enthusiast Yagyou (@YagyouNEKO) takes things to the next level with beautiful photo…
Pachinko: a brief guide to a Japanese obsession
Source: Tischbeinahe / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) One of the sectors hardest hit by the coronavirus epidemic in Japan has been the pachinko business. When the…