Iron Maiden Ukiyo-e Art Turns Eddie Into A Savage Killer Of Edo Period Japan
We’ve seen modern day Ukiyo-e, traditional Japanese woodblock prints, artists look to famous rock musicians for inspiration in their work to help rejuvenate interest in…
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Pikotaro Steals The Show Backstage Before Sting’s Live Performance In Japan
Ever since our musically deprived ears were graced with Pikotaro’s “Pen Pineapple Apple Pen,” the animal print-clad musical persona of comedian Kosaka Daimaou has been…
The Death Note Version Of PPAP Is So Creepy, But Makes So Much Sense
By now, everyone has either wrapped themselves in or completely moved on from Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona’s global viral hit, PPAP. The global phenomenon…
Japanese Pop Stars And Music Groups Converge For Perfect Halloween 2016 Event
Halloween in Japan doesn’t have the tradition of Trick or Treating to center around, but adventurous seasonal releases from fast food chains and a cosplay-edge…
Japanese Cat-Apple Mascot Nyango Star Is Actually A Killer Drummer, Rocks Out To X-Japan
You’re probably familiar by now with Japan’s love of mascot characters, or Yuru Characters (“Gentle” characters), particularly for regional areas and prefectures, as they even…
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen Is The Only Song You Need To Hear This Year
Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona Pikotaro is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Chiba prefecture, and he has some pretty lofty goals of performing at ultra-popular end-of-the-year…
Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of Welcome To The Jungle Is Pretty Awesome
You may be familiar with NHK World Blends, a program that introduces audiences to traditional Japanese instruments by having talented performers cover popular songs in…
The Japanese Commercial Jingle That Will Never Leave Your Head
You might be familiar with the reputation of Japanese television commercials–eccentric, fast-paced, and a brand of humor that you may or may not get. The…
People Are Making Pokemon Dance: Psyduck Has Some Freaking Sick Moves
Whether the Pokemon Go shine has worn off for you or not, the hype behind the globally popular game has brought back a lot of…
Meet Ryoma Quartet – Modern Samurais That Hold No Swords, But Use Instruments To Move Your Soul
With the creed of “communicating the soul and culture of Japan to the world”, Ryoma Quartet, a modern samurai, is here to rock your soul….
Pikachu Has His Own Official Song Now And The Lyrics Are…Not Shocking
While Pikachu was pretty much the king of the Pokemon world already, the introduction of augmented reality game and global phenomenon Pokemon Go has extended…
Traditional Meets Tech With Natural Japanese Bamboo Smartphone Speakers
It often seems as if there is not much more room for innovation in technology, particularly when it comes to smart phones. As exciting as…
Iron Maiden And Ukiyo-e Art Collaboration Brings Metal To Traditional Japanese Art
Legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden hardly need an introduction, and are definitely no strangers when it comes to inspired artwork. After all, with…
Tonkatsu DJ: Club-Worthy Music From The Sounds Of A Tonkatsu Restaurant
“Are the chefs of tonkatsu restaurants the same as DJs??” This was the odd but thought-provoking question of Katsumata Agetarō, protagonist/tonkatsu-chef-and-DJ-in-training of the Japanese gag…
14 Pepper Robots Singing Beethoven Is A Lot Creepier Than It Was Meant To Be
Softbank’s strangely cute, but equally creepy domestic helper-robot “Pepper” was designed to be an assistant and companion for humans in their home, but that doesn’t…