Kotodama (言霊) refers to the belief that words have mystical powers. It combines the word for ‘speech’ (言 koto) and the word for ‘soul’ (霊 tama). Kotodama presupposes that…

Felissimo is a Japanese brand known for their whimsical and eccentric products. A fried shrimp umbrella and fried chicken pillows are just some examples. Last…

Felissimo is a Japanese brand known for its strange and eccentric products, that you don’t know you need until you see it. The quirky offerings…

In the confusion and uncertainty provoked by the outbreak of novel coronavirus in Japan, unfounded rumors that paper supplies from China would run out have…

To the delight of Magic: The Gathering (and perhaps Final Fantasy) fans, Wizards of the Coast recently announced that they have teamed up with a…

You may have seen lamps which fold open like a book, but have you ever seen a book with light glowing from the actual letters…

Few countries in the world can rival Japan when it comes to the application of robotics and automation in daily life. Automated toilets and self-opening…

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…

Cheap lodging may be the preference for many travelers when journeying abroad, but the accommodation itself often leaves a large mark on memories of the…

Grocery shopping can be a big pain in the butt, but not for the customers at one supermarket in Tottori Prefecture. During a recent trip…

Japanese clothing brand Itemya has a habit of releasing cool and geeky fantasy-related goods, as evidence by their stocking of the recent Wizard Parka that…

Believe it or not, dogs are quite the master magicians. Disappearing acts are just one of the tricks in their vast repertoire of tricks, and…

Marriage proposals come in all shapes and sizes, and each are unique and very special indeed. In general though, you want an element of surprise,…