Naruto hotel room holds ‘Summer of Uchiha’ event with limited-time decorations & merch
Since the room was first opened in July 2019, Highland Resort Hotel & Spa has been welcoming hundreds of Naruto fans looking to bring their…
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Japanese train transforms with the help of 100 school children and summer wind chimes
In Japan, wind chimes are one of the indisputable symbols of summer. Known as fūrin (風鈴) in Japanese, the style of wind chimes most prevalent…
Japanese artist exhibits unique pop art made with used clothes and recycled materials
With years of experience in the world of fashion, artist Asako Iwazumi has first-hand knowledge on how Japan’s fast fashion trends and excessive packaging culture…
Kamen Rider leather goods meticulously recreate Kamen Rider V3 and Destron masks
In 2021, the first-ever Kamen Rider TV show celebrated 50 years since its original broadcast. Generations of fans have been getting a variety of anniversary…
Sanrio collabs with Godiva to bring new Hello Kitty and My Melody Valentine’s gift for 2022
For the 11th time in a row, Sanrio and Godiva have come together yet again to bring the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts. Since 2013, the…
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu collaborates with hard hit local businesses to kick off 10th anniversary tour
It seems like only yesterday when the release of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s debut single PONPONPON made waves across the Japanese and international music industry. The…
Japanese baking mold turns your food into wide-eyed cat faces
Cats are quite popular in Japan. So if you’re a cat lover looking for goodies of your favorite animal, you’re sure to find everything you…
Cat has an unusual way of staying with its 4th grader human at all times
Cats get an unfair reputation of being unfriendly pets, but anyone who’s ever had a cat will know that cats can form emotional attachments to…
Relive Japan’s outrageous gyaru style with these capsule toys
Trends might come and go but some are definitely here to stay. This is one sentiment that’s been proven by the fashion subculture that is…
Universal Studios Japan announces addition of Attack on Titan and Sailor Moon rides
Following a postponement in 2021, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is bringing back one of their most anticipated special events with Universal Cool Japan 2022. This…
These patterned Japanese confections are too beautiful to eat
These patterned Japanese confections are too beautiful to eat One Shiga-based confectionery is making a unique type of sweet that is Japanese all the way…
Weird, fictional creatures from Edo period paintings inspire a line of practical plushies
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…
Japanese photographer captures a dramatic transformation that happens between two seasons
Iori Takano travels all over Japan to chase after the passage of seasons as reflected through the most stunning landscapes. With a combined Twitter and…
Artist Marina Furuya brings cute, colorful animals to the art of Nihonga in latest exhibition
With more than a thousand years of history, Nihonga has undoubtedly been interpreted in countless ways by the many artists who have mastered this artform….
Real-life cat bus: One-day event introduces shelter cats to potential new families in a cat-shaped bus
An upcoming event in Saitama hopes to find furever homes for adoptable shelter cats. They’re doing this by bringing cats from shelters to interact with…