These stunning photos of fall foliage in Aomori will take your breath away
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer ueda (@fuehrsn) posted stunning shots of the Tsuta Seven Lakes area in Towada, Aomori Prefecture on his Twitter account. As…
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Peter Tasker, Arcus Research; JAPAN Forward “Miyazaki and I… were first shown clips from Fantasia 2000, which was then in production. Asked what he thought…
Beauty in the shadows: Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS
When you first see some of Japanese illustrator TAKOLEGS’ work, you may wonder if your screen settings are too dark. The artist has developed a…
Japanese sandwiches are so commonly crustless that finding a crust becomes a viral tweet
On October 9th, high schooler and amateur illustrator Esu posted these pictures of a sandwich: ランチパックに耳が付いてた!!!! pic.twitter.com/FVFlx9AcH9 — えす@絵描き (@esu_3101) October 9, 2020 Reproduced with…
What happened when 20 volumes of “Demon Slayer” were stolen from a Japanese onsen
Onsen no Mori 温泉の森 is a popular onsen (Japanese hot spring) resort in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In addition to its hot spring facilities, it…
Eat world’s 1st nutritionally complete chocolate andew and help epidermolysis bullosa patients
andew: the world’s first complete chocolate There have been energy bars, protein shakes, and other products which are billed as nutritionally complete, but you’ve probably…
First official Pokémon anime soundtrack album in ten years to be released
Pokémon fans who love the show’s music will be happy to learn that an official anime soundtrack is being released on November 4th, 2020, marking…
Distinctive hologram-coated “aurora” Japanese letter sets have patterns from dusk till dawn
Whether you’re the kind of person who loves stationery stores and often buys letter sets or simply someone who wants to send a handwritten message…
Japanese dango dumpling maker sells bleeding “cursed mummy” dango for Halloween
Based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Yagumo Dango has been making dango dumplings for nearly half a century. A staple of the neighborhood sweets shop,…
Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance to be streamed live
Many Hatsune Miku fans will be happy to learn that the twice-postponed Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance taking place on October 25th, 2020,…
Japanese kamaboko crab sticks from Ichimasa go upscale with a limited black truffle version
As their company name implies, Ichimasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd. is famous for making kamaboko 蒲鉾, a kind of cake made with deboned and pureed fish…
Japanese photog’s stunning fall forest village shots have Twitter users doubting it’s in Japan
It’s not such an uncommon occurrence on our planet. Discovering a place that looks so different that you’d think you stepped through a portal into…
Celebrate fall with Japanese chestnut sweets collection at Mitsukoshi department stores
If there’s one ingredient that says autumn in many parts of the world, it’s surely the chestnut. As the world’s 8th largest producer, Japan is…
Historic Japanese incense makers’ leaf incense line adds maple, holly & more for fall & winter
Whether you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift or want to treat yourself, this beautiful incense shaped like fallen leaves is sure to please….
Share your love for the lazy life with these Gudetama wedding and engagement rings
You’ve found your soulmate and are thinking about living your life together. Congratulations! You might be thinking of an engagement ring or a wedding ring…