Edo era Olympics: Traditional uchiwa fans feature modern sports depicted as ukiyo-e
Even though we may not have been able to enjoy Tokyo 2020 in the way we had originally intended, we’ve still enjoyed a taste of…
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Test your baseball pitching skills at the Hanshin Koshien Stadium this September
Come test your pitching abilities this September at the legendary Hanshin Koshien Baseball Stadium. Limited to Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of September, 120 lucky…
Bring the Second Impact to the course with Neon Genesis Evangelion golf gear
Partly meant to celebrate the release of the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time film, 2020 has seen a lot of interesting Neon Genesis Evangelion…
Things to do at Japan’s landmark, Tokyo Dome City: Attractions, Gourmet and Baseball Guide
Tokyo Dome City is one of the spots you shouldn’t miss if you are visiting Tokyo. Besides watching a good baseball game, you can also…
Need to boost your gaming skills? Japan’s new jelly drink promises to do just that
If you’ve ever gone for a quick trip to a Japanese convenience store for something to drink, these shelves dedicated to drink packs might have…
2019 Rugby World Cup Committee Urges Japan To Not Run Out Of Beer
Many Japanese drinking establishments are known for their nomihoudai, or all-you-can-drink, packages, but the organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is urging businesses…
Can NBA Trend Of “Ninja Headbands” Unlock Shinobi Powers To Beat The Golden State Warriors?
Anthony Davis requesting a trade. LeBron returning from injury. John Salley confirming the totally surprising fact that Stephen Jackson always had the best weed. There’s…
Watch Eevee Take On Pikachu in Pokemon Sports Day
This summer’s Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama is winding down. Pokemon fans braved the heat for the chance to see dances and parades performed by over…
After Heartbreaking World Cup Loss, Japanese Team Cleans Locker Room And Leaves Thank You Note
Japanese soccer fans are reeling after a heartbreaking 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 loss that came in the 94th minute of a roaring…
Meet The New Tokyo Olympic Mascots…Who Have Superhero Powers
On Wednesday, a committee of organizers announced the two official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ryo Taniguchi, a character designer and…
Sumo Wrestler Turns Into Flabby Bird In Indoor Skydiving Center’s Promotional Video
Ever since the first recreational vertical wind tunnel opened in Las Vegas in 1982, it has been possible to enjoy the thrill of “flying” without…
New Japanese Kit Kats Are Cough Drop Flavored
Nestlé Japan hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down when it comes to releasing adventurous Kit Kat flavors, recently hitting Japan with interesting flavors such…
New Zealand All Blacks Tackle Schoolgirls Into Oblivion, Save Tokyo
Japanese commercials have a reputation for being rather…creative, so when the task of advertising a means of risk prevention and coupling it with inspiring enthusiasm…
This Ping Pong Prodigy’s “Bowling” Trick Shots Are Amazing
Enthusiasm for table tennis in Japan is booming at the moment after some strong performances in international competition, and it’s getting harder to find a…
Pool Player Naoyuki Oi Gives The Greatest Interview Ever
Naoyuki Oi had a nice weekend at the World Pool Masters this weekend, but it’s his performance away from the pool table that seems to…