Turning Japan’s Longest Running Anime Into Creepy And Realistic Art
What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…
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Japanese Artists Transform Countries And Their Flags Into Anime Style Warriors For The Olympics
In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit Kat flavors into gorgeous anime characters. Perhaps setting a…
Kamakura’s Stunning Hydrangea Flower Path Now In Gorgeous Full Bloom
While Japan’s popular cherry blossom season delights many with its gorgeous once-a-year scenery and bounty of sakura-flavored goods, Hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese) can be every…
New Tokyo Ninja Bar Replaces Darts With Shuriken And Blowguns
Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…
Traditional Armor Maker Releases Samurai Bottle Helmets Inspired By Japan’s Most Famous Warriors
Over the years, fans of the samurai armor aesthetic have found new accessories to show off their love beyond collecting an expensive ornamental suit with…
Japanese Noh Mask Attached To Circulating Fan Chills The Room In More Ways Than One
While beautiful and steeped in rich tradition, the cypress wood masks worn by practitioners of classical Japanese performance art Noh can sometimes have an eerie…
Mysterious “Superhero” Leads Way As Japanese Fans Clean Up Trash At Women’s World Cup
Japanese sports fans have gained a reputation for bringing their admirable manners and etiquette along with them when they travel to events, as seen last…
New Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals Will Have Cat Lovers And Their Feet Purring This Summer
Recently, a number of footwear makers have been trying their hand (or foot) at trying to preserve the look and charm of geta, or traditional…
One Piece Fans Can Try A New Lineup Of Character-Themed Food At Tokyo’s Cafe Mugiwara
Located beneath Tokyo Tower in the “Foot Town” building is the One Piece tower, an indoor theme park centered around shops and attractions dedicated to…
Japanese Cup Sake Maker Celebrates Godzilla’s Anniversary With King of the Monsters Labels
To celebrate the film release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters and everyone’s favorite kaiju’s 65th anniversary in 2019, Ozeki, one of Japan’s biggest and…
Unleash The Kraken With Squid And Octopus Tea Bags
Ocean Teabag has recently teamed up with bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard for a series of animal-inspired teabags, ranging from creepy giant isopods, jellyfish,…
Japanese Fanbase Embraces Figure Skating Evgenia Medvedeva After Hateful “Go Home” Letter
Russian figure skating champion and star Evgenia Medvedeva has developed a passionate fanbase in Japan. Known not only for her top level skating skills, her…
Domino’s Japan Unleashes 1 Kilo Of Cheese Pizza
Foreign travelers are often perplexed by some of the more unusual toppings available for pizza in Japan–such as corn and mayo–but every once in a…
Clear Japanese Umbrellas With Traditional Art Motifs Pair Perfectly With Kimono And Yukata
Earlier this year, we saw a stunningly gorgeous traditional Japanese style umbrella (wagasa) inspired by the country’s equally beautiful cherry blossom season. While fluttering sakura…
Japanese Snow White Poncho Will Get You Through Rainy Season Looking Like A Princess
When preparing for the upcoming humid rainy season known as tsuyu (梅雨) in Japan, bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard might not seem like it’s…