Japanese elementary schooler’s skilled drawings of fictional cities astonish social media
When thinking back to their school days, most people can probably remember at least one student in their art class who was particularly gifted. A…
Stylish Studio Ghibli flower candles featuring Kiki and The Baron are perfect for an anime aesthetic interior design
As a brand, Donguri Closet focuses on the strong heroines of Studio Ghibli’s memorable films and provides trendy goods for image-conscious fans. We’ve seen dresses…
Under a harvest moon, Japanese photographer captures a scene right out of My Neighbor Totoro
Recently, Studio Ghibli announced that it was making 400 still frames from eight of its movie available to the public, and then one month later,…
You Yakiimo liqueur adds the flavor of roasted Japanese sweet potatoes to cocktails & desserts
There’s nothing like yakiimo 焼き芋, Japanese roasted sweet potatoes, bought from a street stall in Japan. Roasted on coals until piping hot and then cooled…
New blue Mt. Fuji beer and traditional cut glass lets you pour a snow covered Mt. Fuji
As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan’s natural beauty, Japan’s majestic Mt. Fuji has been the inspiration for a lot of…
Japan releases region-exclusive Kit Kat flavors nationwide to help areas struggling with tourism
Japanese Kit Kats are often coveted for their wide range of seasonal and limited edition flavors, including peach mint rum, spooky purple Halloween pie, and…
Burger King Japan announces “The Fake Burger,” orange-yellow content masked with pixelation
The Fake Burger Perhaps in a nod to Halloween, Burger King Japan is unveiling a mysterious new item which they’re calling “The Fake Burger” in…
Pikachu’s new job is helping children Poképoo with a Pikachu potty training toilet
Pikachu sure has been busy lately. Between turning himself into an inflatable “horse” you can ride around on, personally announcing 100 Pokémon manholes installed in…
Evangelion Tokyo Skytree Project to commemorate final Rebuild of Evangelion film
With a beautiful new trailer (see below) released last week and a release date of January 23, 2021 officially announced, excitement over Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice…
Japanese priest adorably still uses “cat mug” made by daughter even though it’s an eye-stabbing demon
Japanese Twitter user Chikai Matsuzaki (@matsuzakichikai) is the head priest of the Jodo Shinsou Honganji school’s Eimyouji Temple in Kita-Kyushuu, but he’s getting attention lately…
Reebok celebrate traditional Japanese calligraphy and art in new sneaker collab with yoshiokubo
Sportswear brand Reebok have recently teamed up with Japanese designer yoshiokubo to create two footwear designs featuring traditional Japanese concepts. It’s not the first time…
Adorable Demon Slayer wagashi appearing in Japanese convenience stores to appease hungry Kimetsu no Yaiba fans
As one of last year’s hit anime, Kimetsu no Yaiba (also called Demon Slayer) has become the inspiration for a slew of cool, if not…
The ultimate penalty for inconsiderate owners who don’t pick up their pet’s poo [manga]
There seems to be a recent pop-culture fascination with poo. While that may be hard to hear at first, just consider the popularity of the…
Wave, the obsessive homemaker’s favourite mop, wins Good Design Award
The Wave Floor Wiper, which promises to give the fastidious cleaner access to cracks and crevices beyond the reach of the ordinary household mop or…
Spookily delicious Polteageist tea set is appearing at Pokémon Cafes across Japan
October is tea time in Japan. You know this because it’s the month when restaurants and Japanese style bars – Izakaya, swap out customary gratis…