The Stunning Rocky Cliffs of Jodogahama Beach
If you plan to make a journey to the scenic Sanriku Coast of Japan in Northern Honshu, as we reported earlier this year when we…
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Umami Synergy: Kandou Olive Oil, Kimoto Sake & Organic Japanese Cuisine at Hitoshizuku
When you think of olive oil, Japanese cuisine doesn’t normally come to mind, let alone pairing with sake. However, as we discovered upon our visit…
Japanese Paper Artist Seiji Tsukimoto Creates Amazing Pop-Up Art With Movable Clockwork
Japan has no shortage of papercraft vituosos who can create wonderful objects of art. For example, we have seen intricate kirie papercutting by Shinobu Ohashi…
Artist “E wo kaku Peter” Imagines New Technologies Injected Into Objects From Japan’s Recent Past
Japanese freelance concept artist E wo kaku Peter has a unique flair for imagining technologies future and past paired together in realistic illustrations. His clear…
Hot Springs Town Nasushiobara’s Tasty Secret Is Out: You Can’t Keep This Under Wraps!
With the growing popularity of Instagram in Japan, pictures of cute and colorful desserts and mouth-watering dishes seem to be everywhere in social media. Photogenic…
Otaku Coin: The Cryptocurrency That Could Save the Otaku Industry – Interview (Part 1)
Since the end of 2017 when they first made the announcement, Japanese pop culture news site and online store Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) has been…
Wonder Festival 2018 Winter: Garage Kit Highlights
Wonder Festival is a semiannual event for mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors to display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations, held at the…
Stay Warm And Entertained In Winter Aboard The Yomeishu Kotatsu Train
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 The Sanriku Kaigan is a beautiful coastline extending along the Pacific Ocean from southern Aomori prefecture, through Iwate prefecture and northern…
Revolutionary Anti-“Love Capitalism” Squad Marches To Vaporize Valentine’s Day
(Updated with information on 2019 demo) On February 12th, 2018, a very unusual kind of demonstration wound its way through the busy neighborhood of Shibuya…
Japanese Public Elementary School Adopts Armani-Designed Uniform, Tripling Price
Taimei Elementary School, an elite public school situated in Tokyo’s posh neighborhood of Ginza, just minutes away from fancy department stores and luxury brand shops,…
These Retro Japanese Patterned Icing Cookies Are Almost Too Pretty To Eat
Japanese cookie creators are fond of putting their own unique spin on things with designs and patterns inspired by their own culture. For example, we’ve…
Ehomaki: Unraveling The Giant Sushi Roll Phenomenon
Ehomaki Origins: Naughty Games and Nori Sales Setsubun, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one…
Go Glamping Japanese Style With This Traditional Japanese Hotel Room On Wheels
Most tourists who visit Japan want to spend at least one night in a traditional Japanese hotel and eat at a traditional Japanese restaurant to…
Astonishing Memo Pads Reveal Intricate Embedded Models The More You Use Them
Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….