Super Realistic “Human Flesh Coin Purse” Will Make Your Skin Crawl
We’ve seen some eerie piggy banks before (such as a No-Face from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away model), but DJ and producer from CreativeDrugStore doooo (@44doooo)…
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Cat Adorably Mystified By Hedgehog’s Defense System
Cats and hedgehogs don’t seem like the most natural of roommates, but @tikuwamaru0728‘s two pets seemed to have formed a literal “touch and go” friendship….
Japanese Bakery Cooks Up Adorable Corgi Butt Bread
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen strangely adorable dog butts turned into snacks, as shiba inu butts recreated as traditional Japanese sweets will show,…
Hayao Miyazaki Designs Official Logo For Studio Ghibli Theme Park, New Concept Art Revealed
You’ll find fewer fans more ecstatic than when it was announced that an official Studio Ghibli theme park was opening in Japan than those of…
Pen The Black Arts With Japanese Dark Fantasy Steampunk Stationery Set
Some of the best steampunk gadgets we’ve seen have actually been the creative work of dedicated fans, including homemade steampunk watches and artwork, but Japanese…
Poke Ball and Master Ball Wedding Ring Boxes Are The Perfect Way For Pokemon Fans To Say “I Choose You!”
If you haven’t heard, official Pokemon weddings recently became a thing in Japan. While we can’t all afford to have Pikachu as a special guest…
Traditional Japanese Cutlery Maker Releases Neon Genesis Evangelion Craft Scissors
Mega-popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion seems to have found an ally in professional Japanese blade makers. Just recently Evangelion’s mecha designer teamed up with…
Traditional Japanese Sweets Packaged As Hardworking Dads On Jam-packed Train For Father’s Day
As Father’s Day approaches, companies in Japan have been releasing celebratory gifts, including a lineup of Studio Ghibli anime-inspired presents. Now Aichi-prefectured based confectionary maker…
Miniature Retro Showa Era Fans Become Nostalgic Delight In Japan
Although Japan has embraced the new Reiwa era, the appeal of the “golden days” atmosphere of the Show era doesn’t seem to be going anywhere,…
Happy-Go-Lucky Mini Shiba Inu Has Mysterious But Adorable Pre-Meal Dance Routine
Shiba inu are as cute as they come, but their miniature counterparts mame shiba inu (“Mame Shiba Inu” means “Bean Shiba Inu” in Japanese, a…
Defeat A Lobster In Rock, Paper, Scissors At Red Lobster Japan For A Free Lobster Plate
Janken is the Japanese equivalent of rock, paper, scissors, and as such it’s used to solve daily disputes over what to eat and the like….
Japan’s Tapioca Beer Puts Bubble Tea Fandom To The Test
How real is your bubble tea love? Japan’s tapioca beer puts it to the test. Japan is right in the midst of a bubble tea…
Life-size Posable Detective Pikachu From Bandai Is Ready To Work The Cutest Beat Ever
We recently saw a talented felt artist in Japan craft her very own wrinkly and furry Detective Pikachu plushie, but if you don’t have the…
Japan Urges Foreign Tourists To Stop “Sand Graffiti” On Ancient Dunes
Local authorities in Tottori prefecture are increasing foreign language signage to deter travelers from defacing the famous Tottori Sand Dunes, The Mainichi reports. Officials have…
Massive Cat In Japan Is Big Enough To Hug A Human Back
At first glance we thought this may have been Japan’s famous giant furry cat who sells sweet potatoes, or maybe even a wearable replica of…