New Oregon Tourism Promotion Channels Beautiful Studio Ghibli Movies
Just recently, we saw a tourism promotion effort led by Destination Canada tap into the aesthetic appeal of anime to show off the splendor of…
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Maker of Pocky Uses 72 Actresses Living Out a Woman’s Life 1 Second at a Time in Beautiful Commercial
The Japanese are often lauded for their healthy lifestyles and long life-expectancy, which sometimes results in outstanding feats by the country’s elderly such as 82-year…
Why Russian Olympic Skater’s Japanese Akita Dog Could Be Both Troublesome and Endearing
There are many things a teenage girl would do to get a puppy, and Alina Zagitova, the Russian figure skater, showed that winning a gold…
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…
Studio Ghibli And Anofuku Embroidery Collaboration Launches Official Apparel
Studio Ghibli enthusiasts have a lot of ways to show off their fandom as they look forward to the opening of what appears to be…
Japanese Plastic Food Displays Look So Delicious
If you’ve ever visited Japan without a grasp of the language, you’ve likely had a dining experience or two saved by the incredibly realistic food…
Super Mario Cat Bros, Finally the Live Action Mario Film We All Deserve
Hot on the news of the new animated Mario film to be released, YouTuber ‘Mr.TVCow’ has given us a reimaging of the game’s classic storyline…
Inside Japan’s Museum Of Strange Rocks That Look Like Human Faces
In the past, Great Big Story has taken a look at fascinating aspects and adventures in Japan, such as the story of an indebted fish…
Awesome 360° Panorama Tour Site Lets You Explore Some Of Japan’s Most Gorgeous Areas In Style
With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…
The Most Ridiculous Song For Learning Japanese English
With the approach of the 2020 Olympic Games and an uptick in foreign tourism, Japan has started a campaign to make traveling in the country…
Pikachu’s Devastating Rhymes Leave Mimikyu Reeling After Savage Rap Battle
Violence never solves anything. The only way to settle differences is an old-fashioned, no holds barred rap battle. In a new video promoting Pokemon Ultra…
Animation Shows Unbelievable Amount of Trains That Run During Tokyo’s Manic Rush Hour
Only in Japan could a logistical nightmare like the Tokyo train system run as smoothly as it does. Underground, over ground, overlapping and running almost…
Japanese YouTubers’ Flagrant Food Waste Leaves a Bad Taste in Everyone’s Mouth
Like it or not, ‘YouTuber’ has become a legitimate career choice and Japan is no exception. Those who rise to popularity can make enough money…
Perfume’s Bubbly New VR Music Video and App Lets You Join In The Fun In an Exciting New Way
Electropop idol group Perfume have earned a solid fanbase in Japan as well as abroad by combining catchy, danceable tunes, fashionable retro-future stage outfits, unconventional…
Los Angeles Metro Turns To J-Pop And Anime Girls To Teach Train Manners
Many often point to Japan as a culture and society that strongly values scenario-based rules of etiquette, and perhaps its highly praised modes of public…