Japan now has a fresh salad vending machine
As most visitors to Japan’s major urban areas can surely attest to, this country has an astonishing diversity of food and drink vending machines. Vending…
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Japanese artist’s “life-sized” Meltan paper clip stands make marvelous desk mates
Some of our readers may remember the talented Japanese model and figure artist からけん KARA-KEN (@karaageakinai) who creates amazing Pokémon figures and displays as well…
Melonpan “chock-full of bears” go viral after Japanese illustrator bakes the perfect batch
If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…
“Mr. Frost Turtle”: Sea slug has the most adorable Japanese official name
What kind of creature do you think of when you hear the word “sea slug”? If you’re unfamiliar with them, their name alone may give…
“Look what landed on my finger!” Japanese artist’s gorgeous tiny dragon really looks alive
Some of our readers may recall the talented and imaginative Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer イササ Isasa (@isanatolu), whose beautiful crafted anthropomorphic “children of the…
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Here are five of the delicious puddings you can buy at 7-Eleven Japan [Product Review]
First-time visitors to Japan are often astonished to discover the variety of products available at 7-Eleven convenience stores. And for those who want to satisfy…
Japanese photographer captures a flying Daruma doll “escaping” the flames of a ritual bonfire
Daruma dolls like the ones shown below are traditionally sold with the eyeballs unpainted. Those who are setting goals paint one eye to ask for…
Train bento festival will have you repeating “Umai!” with tasty bentos from around Japan
If you watched the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, you may have been drooling at the sight of those tasty bento box…
You won’t believe it’s not anime: Wasu’s wonderfully kawaii hand-operated paper puppets
Some of our readers will recall the talented Japanese paper puppet creator and character designer Wasu from our article in 2020. Blessed with a remarkable…
Vtuber Mirai Akari’s alter ego KOKOROYAMI makes major music debut; multimedia project launched
Vtuber Mirai Akari and KOKOROYAMI Mirai Akari ミライアカリ is one of the “The Four Heavenly Lords” 四天王 shitennō of the Vtuber world. For those unfamiliar…
Miniature food artist makes surprisingly realistic tiny Japanese sweets, food, drinks and more
Japan has a long-standing reputation for achieving astonishing feats of miniaturization in mechanical devices and electronics, but it’s also an aesthetic principle found in such…
Lonesome rose-ringed parakeet in Japan has a screwy one-sided love affair
Kabosu かぼす is a rose-ringed parakeet. His owner, using an epynomous Twitter account (Kabosu @toritori1018), posts pictures of his beloved bird every day. According to…
Forgetful Japanese puts positive spin on failed attempt to grill mochi rice cakes for New Year’s
In many Japanese homes, grilled plain mochi rice cakes* are most often appreciated at New Year’s time. They can be eaten plain, dipped in soy…
Japanese paper artist creates strikingly detailed and colorful plants and creatures, miniatures
As his pseudonym 我流切紙人 Garyū Kirigami-nin (literally, “self-styled paper-cutter”) indicates, Japanese paper artist Toshiaki Kawasaki 川﨑利昭 (@garyukirigami) takes a unique approach to the art of…
Japanese illustrator Kanero turns sweets and food into adorable monsters
The talented and inventive Japanese illustrator かねろ Kanero specializes in obake お化け. Obake is often translated as “ghost” or “monster,” but it is written with…