With his “Pocky Blade,” Japanese artist is the Sharpest Sweet Tooth in the East
In 1999, Japanese food manufacturer Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., known for their stick-shaped snacks Pocky and Pretz, chose the date November 11th to promote their…
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Watch a modern day samurai and sword master slice 160 km/h baseball with ease
If you’ve ever been to a batting cage, you know that getting a clean swing off of a 160 km/h (roughly 100mph) fastball is no…
Japanese maid drops jaws with incredible swordmaster skills
One of the current trending hashtags on Twitter in Japan is #多分私しかやってない. It essentially translates “I’m probably the only one who does this.” It’s been…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
Bride performs Japanese sword drawing technique at wedding out of love for Touken Ranbu
Currently on Japanese Twitter, there is a trending hashtag of “＃あなたの狂った体験を聞かせて” (Tell us about a crazy experience you had). Let us introduce Ayaomi Hogi’s (@hogiayaomi)…
Historical Japanese Sword ‘Kotetsu Katana of Kondo Isami’ Discovered
(Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward) After more than 250 years of rule, the Tokugawa government’s power had begun to wane. The Japanese people had been…
New Exhibit Displays Original Evangelion Artwork And Rebuild Of Evangelion Inspired Japanese Swords
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…
Casio Teams Up With Famous Japanese Swordsmith Family For Release Of Katana Inspired G-SHOCK
In the past we’ve seen Japanese-themed watches that tap into both modern popular and traditional culture, including charming Studio Ghibli-themed watches and even a model…
Japan’s Most Legendary Samurai Duel Now Available As Premium Wrist Watches
In recent years, Japan has experienced a bit of a boom in popularizing the culture, or at least the aesthetic appeal, of its historical swords….
Authentic Katana Paper Knives Modeled After Famous Swords of Shinsengumi Warriors
Famous Swords Paper Knives: An astoundingly successful crowdfunding project As Japanese history buffs and sword collectors know too well, authentic Japanese swords made by master…
That Time Hayao Miyazaki Stood Up To Harvey Weinstein With A Samurai Sword
The legacy that Harvey Weinstein leaves behind will rightfully start and stop with the words “sexual predator”. That twisted legacy, however, is very closely tied…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
“ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” is an Epic Mashup of Samurai and SF Film Genres
In a rare confluence of genres, the recently released fan-made short film called “ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” combines jidaigeki (historical film usually featuring samurai sword-fighting…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 1)
(link to Part 2) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Female Ninjas at Cafe Kunoichi in Tokyo Will Teach You Shuriken, Katana And Rice Ball Making
If you want to learn the way of the ninja, Japan has a ninja academy, after which you could even take a ninja certification test….