Cup Noodles Now Offers Instant Ramen That’s “All You Need” For Daily Nutrition
When Nissin Cup Noodle isn’t catching attention with their creative advertising campaigns, such as re-imaging the cast of One Piece as high school students, they…
Japan
Samurai Sword Quality Knives Inspired By The Blades Of Famous Japanese Swordsmen
Nikken Cutlery makes their home in the town of Seki, Gifu prefecture. Seki is famous for its rich tradition and history of samurai sword making,…
Japanese IT Company Pays Employees “Cat Compensation” To Take Care Of Rescue Kitties
While it’s not uncommon to have travel expenses reimbursed or even a portion of housing expenses covered (depending on your line of work) by some…
Japanese Kit Kats Promote Switch To Paper Packaging With Sending Them As Origami Messages
While Japanese Kit Kats have gained a favorable reputation for their exciting variety of region and season exclusive flavors, sometimes it’s the actual packaging of…
Purr Your Battery To 100% With These Realistic Cat Head Mobile Chargers
You can always count on Japanese oddity and bookstore to surprise you with a number of quirky cat-related goods. Recently they’ve stocked up on cat-motif…
Celebrate 50 Years Of Art And The New Picasso Pavilion At The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone is one of the most sought-after destinations for both domestic and international travelers in Japan. Famous for its soothing hot springs and natural beauty,…
Super Realistic Anime Doll Masks Let You Transform Into…Well, Anime
Over the past few years, Japan seems to be flexing its muscle on a corner of a market many may have not known existed: super…
Japanese Artist Makes Super Realistic Animal Pictures You Want To Pet
Every once in a while you stumble upon artwork so realistic no number of double-checks will convince you otherwise, such as amazing food art we…
Pocari Sweat: The Best Drink To Beat Heat Exhaustion In Japan’s Summer Heat
Summer is a popular time to travel to Japan, but many foreign visitors find themselves unprepared for the combination of heat and humidity in the…
Sony Introduces A Mini Wearable Personal Air Conditioner
Summer in Japan can be grueling, with a combination of heat and humidity often overwhelming the most seasoned travelers, with cases of heatstroke and dehydration…
Japanese Handsome Man Hug Speaker System Wraps Buff Arms Around You, Whispers Sweet Nothings In Your Ear
Between super realistic “girlfriend hand” iPhone cases and AR simulated Pocky anime boyfriends, Japan has plenty of options for those in need of substitutes for…
Show Your Octopus Ball Love With This Giant Takoyaki Huggy Pillow
Osaka’s reputation as the Japanese food capital stems from its delicious street food, and king among that may be the region’s soul food–takoyaki. Sometimes translated…
A Japanese Festival Set Up A Giant Bread Bed For People To Nap On And Take Pictures
If you’ve ever been to a Japanese convenience store or bakery, you’ll quickly understand that Japan loves bread. But Japan especially loves shokupan, fluffy white…
Japanese Artist Creates Beautifully Detailed Miniature Goldfish Ponds And Aquariums
Japanese miniature artist Miyuki Kobayashi carefully handcrafts her miniature artwork, and does so with making 1/12 size reproductions that look “more real than the ring…
Cuddle Up To Super Realistic Fish Buddies With Japanese Fishy Stuffed Animal Series
Taiyo Sangyo Trading & Marine Service LTD has teamed up with fish expert and television personality Sakana-kun (well known for his blowfish-shaped hat) to release…