Gundam manholes land in Sagamihara City adding to Japan’s impressive lineup of manhole designs
Manhole covers in Japan are more than just utilitarian, sometimes they have designs that add a bit more flair to the city streets. While originally…
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Space-bound kumade at Tori no Ichi Festival will ‘rake up’ good fortune from outer space
Asakusa’s Tori no Ichi festival which takes place annually in November on the days of the rooster (modeled after the Chinese lunar calendar system that…
Buddhist temple in space, Jōten’in Gō’unji, to launch in 2023
Terra Space Ltd. 寺スペース株式会社 has formed a business and technology alliance with Daigoji Temple 醍醐寺, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, for the development and…
Make your face sparkle like shimmering stars with Disney’s space-themed cosmetics lineup
Disney Japan has teamed up with popular Japanese cosmetics brand Witch’s Pouch on a lineup of space-themed makeup which will make your face sparkle like…
Japanese engineer shows “where stars are born and die” in galactic beauty
Japanese Twitter user @aiwendil1 says in their Twitter profile that they’re a “engineer and researcher who loves all things that are difficult to classify”, and…
Japan’s popular karaage-kun fried chicken officially certified as space food
One of the most popular types of hot convenience store food in Japan is Lawson’s “Karaage-kun”, nuggets of karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that come in…
Japanese Embroidery Artist’s Exquisitely Detailed Clasp Purse Is Out of This World
On Christmas Eve, 1968, NASA’s Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell and Bill Anders had the privilege of being the first humans to behold…
Kaguya Luna and Nissin Aim at Guinness World Record for Highest Smartphone Livestream
Popular virtual YouTuber Kaguya Luna and noodle maker Nissin raised eyebrows and adrenaline levels with their wonderfully crazy commercial for Sosu Yakisoba U.F.O. featuring music…
Japan Will Send Gundam Models Into Space To Send Encouragement To Olympic Athletes
On Wednesday, an organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games announced a collaborative effort with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the…
Japanese “Asteroid Jelly” Brings Otherworldly Sweets To Convenience Stores
In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…
Japanese Artist Creates Stunning Palm-Sized Universe Dioramas
Japanese artist Seiradou (@seiradou12) may need to be careful not to develop a god complex when applying their craft, as the talented “handmade artist” is…
Space Brothers’ Creator Contributes To The First Animation Film Ever Made In Space
The influence and popularity of manga and anime continues to spread beyond Japan to all corners of the globe. And now, it seems, even Planet…
Celebrate Space Day With Black Hole Seafood Bowls And Galaxy Parfaits!
September 12th is Space Day in Japan, an anniversary commemorating the dual establishment of Japan’s Science and Technology Agency and the Institute of Space and…
These Galaxy Tights Will Let You Hide The Universe Under Your Skirt
You might say that most secrets are best kept hidden — that is, of course, unless your little secret involves wearing a pair of cosmic…
Japanese Photographer Captures The Antarctic As Another Planet
Yutaka Kagaya is a Japanese CG artist and photographer whose work comes with a celestial flair. He deals with themes such as the universe and…