You may remember talented wool felt artist Nyonyomi (@payacopaya) from her impossibly adorable recreation of Detective Pikachu as a felt doll. Nyominyomi perfectly captured Pikachu’s…

“A Man and His Cat” — at its essence — tells the story of a man who adopted a cat and what unfolds during their…

Even the most zealous Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba fan probably wouldn’t see much of a reason to have their very own “Nezuko’s Box”, the…

During the pandemic, like many, I find myself working remotely at home. Despite the fantastic convenience of a 30-second commute from my bedroom to the…

With a pandemic raging and an uncertain future hanging over most of the world, it’s nice to come across an uplifting story from time to…

Koban (kumagoma0731) is a manga artist whose work revolves around child-rearing and cats. According to her Instagram bio, she began drawing manga to remember her…

Recently, illustrator and manga artist Gidre ぎどれ (@gidre_) posted a story of an artist with a negative personality struggling to manage his emotions while navigating…

Japan has no shortage of superstitious symbols. Like in other cultures, residents have traditionally attributed mythical qualities to various animals and their representations. Maneki neko,…

In Japan, various types of harassment can be described by combining the root of the bullying with the abbreviated suffix of hara (ハラ). Sekuhara (sexual…

Although scammers exist all over the world, the problem of phone fraud is particularly acute in Japan, where the elderly are often targeted as easy…

Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…

It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…

Kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that are often used to pair with kimono. They can come in a variety of styles, including pins, beautiful fabric…

With a second season of the anime adaptation set to air in January 2021, excitement over the science adventure manga Dr. Stone, written by Riichiro…

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