Japan Travel: Yabusame and a Journey to the Past in Nikko Edo Wonderland
Edo Wonderland or Nikko Edo Mura is situated in Nikko City and represents one of the most popular destinations in Japan due to its idyllic…
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Bandai’s Life-Size Pot Of Greed Lets You Draw Two Cards
Exactly how badly do you want to draw two cards? Well the next time you’re in the middle of an intense Yu-Gi-Oh! battle, you don’t…
Mobile Suit Gundam Designs On Traditional Japanese Lacquerware And Dishes
Launched by the Gundam Cafe located in Akihabara, the Discovery-G series is a lineup of collectible goods that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship and art with…
Japan’s New Kitty Hotel And Cafe Hybrid Gives Guests Constant View Of Cats
Japanese cat cafe and animal rescue company Neco Republic is always looking for creative ways to find forever homes for rescue cats. In the past…
Unique Texture Thermos Series With Designs Inspired By Japan’s Traditional Art And Nature
Region and season special edition tumblers from Starbucks are always a popular souvenir with overseas visitors, travelers who may want to reflect on the more…
Popular Japanese Mochi Ice Cream Gets A Heart-Shaped Strawberry Flavor
It’s not totally uncommon for the uninitiated to ask for or order mochi and be a bit taken aback when instead of ice cream, they…
Sendai jewellery company reinvents the Edo kiriko glass-making tradition
Kawasho Jewel Kiriko is a Sendai-based company that is looking for crowdfunding that will allow it to use kiriko, a tradition of glass-making that dates…
The Tanagokoro, an ultra-minimal wallet for a cashless society
For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…
Art directors hope to recreate the gates of movie spectacular Rashomon
People have been bemoaning the state of the Japanese film industry for the last 40 years, so it’s a wonder to discover that the Japan…
Japan’s 100% Pork Back Fat Broth Ramen Is For Only The Greasiest Of Noodle Lovers
Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…
Gorgeous One Piece Anime Short Commercial Imagines Alabasta Arc As High School Drama
In Japan, Nissin Cup Noodle has been running a series of commercials titled “Hungry Days” which re-imagines popular anime characters as Japanese high school students…
Tokyo Disneyland Unveils New Details For Massive 2020 Expansion
Yesterday, the Oriental Land Company revealed new details and concept art regarding the 75 billion yen expansions coming to Tokyo Disneyland’s Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland….
Japanese Stationery Company’s Eraser Slowly Reveals Mt. Fuji With Each Mistake You Make
Earlier this year, a special edition of Japan’s PLUS Stationery’s ‘Air-in’ range of erasers was released that slowly revealed an image of Mt. Fuji, perhaps…
Disney Releases Lineup Of Traditional Japanese New Year Decorations
The New Year, or oshogatsu, is the central holiday period of the Japanese calendar and is well on its way. For the 2020 festivities, Disney…
Japanese Illustrator Gives Thought-Provoking Chills With Haunting Artwork
Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6) doesn’t offer much of a description of himself in his Twitter profile, simply stating that “I’m an ordinary person who likes…