Watch a modern day samurai and sword master slice 160 km/h baseball with ease
If you’ve ever been to a batting cage, you know that getting a clean swing off of a 160 km/h (roughly 100mph) fastball is no…
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Japanese maid drops jaws with incredible swordmaster skills
One of the current trending hashtags on Twitter in Japan is #多分私しかやってない. It essentially translates “I’m probably the only one who does this.” It’s been…
Japanese daughter doesn’t want “girly” kimono for ceremonial photoshoot, unsheathes epic look instead
On November 15th, some Japanese families celebrate the festival day and rite of passage of Shichi-Go-San (七五三, literally “seven-five-three”). The day is observed as a…
Anime-loving bride’s wedding dream comes true, cutting cake with Exaclibur from Fate/Zero and Attack on Titan gear
For anime and manga fans in Japan looking to tie the knot, there’s a lot of ways to bring their fandom to matrimony. Whether it…
Bandai unsheathes full scale replica of Inosuke’s Nichirin blades that play Demon Slayer quotes and music
If you’re a fan of hit anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, it’s very unlikely you’ve been complaining about merchandise options, particularly if…
Bandai releases full scale replica of Zenitsu’s lightning quick Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Fans of mega-popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have to be pleased with the efforts of Bandai’s prop and replica brand…
Bandai releases a Shinobu Nichirin blade that plays 35 of her Demon Slayer quotes
Just last month, fans of smash hit anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba were treated to a full scale replica of Kyojuro Rengoku’s…
Bandai releases full scale replica of Rengoku’s fiery red Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Bandai’s prop and replica brand “Proplica” provides a lot of full scale recreations of famous weapons from anime, and their latest release appears to be…
Full scale Nichirin Blade from Demon Slayer replica plays anime opening and Tanjiro quotes
If you’re looking for something a bit more intimidating to show off your Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba fandom than lingerie that lets you wear…
Do Japanese Art Swords Surrendered after WWII Constitute War Loot?
(By Paul Martin) In recent times, there have been many cases of war loot being repatriated to the original owners, their descendants, or country of…
New Exhibit Displays Original Evangelion Artwork And Rebuild Of Evangelion Inspired Japanese Swords
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…
Japan’s Most Legendary Samurai Duel Now Available As Premium Wrist Watches
In recent years, Japan has experienced a bit of a boom in popularizing the culture, or at least the aesthetic appeal, of its historical swords….
That Time Hayao Miyazaki Stood Up To Harvey Weinstein With A Samurai Sword
The legacy that Harvey Weinstein leaves behind will rightfully start and stop with the words “sexual predator”. That twisted legacy, however, is very closely tied…
Japanese Swordsmith City Carves Into Summer With “Non-melting” Katana Ice Cream
It’s very common for regions of Japan to have their pride for local specialties showcased, in both limited edition food and decoration. When those regions…
Wear The Weapon Of The Samurai Around Your Neck With Authentic Katana Jewelry
Although katana, the revered Japanese swords of samurai, have come a bit into style lately, and we’ve even seen the weapons of feudal Japan turned…