Japanese Twitter user finds valued anti-demon Buddhist ritual dagger for $5 at recycle shop
Japan boasts a lot of oddity and specialty shops that offer rare goods, but Hard-Off (yes make your jokes), a second-hand, recycled, and second-hand goods…
Japan’s cat-shaped bread slices return with new watermelon flavor this summer
Japan is no stranger to cat-shaped bread. One baked goods company in Japan, All Hearts Company, even came up with a brand dedicated solely to…
Japanese businessman with ADHD develops a novel way to get organized and stay focused
There’s a lot going on. Walk along a crowded street in downtown Tokyo, bicyclists whizzing by your shoulder, and you’ll see how much focus it…
YouTuber unpacks impressive collection of Ghibli’s Totoro, Spirited Away, and other Made-in-Japan Toys
I remember action figures. Walking through endless Toys R Us aisles as a child, looking up at all the icons of Saturday morning cartoons emblemized…
The Role of the Japanese Sword in Noh and Kyogen
Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward Someone once said that studying the Japanese sword is one of the quickest ways to get a profound understanding of…
Fully articulated Super Pipimi BARI Mode plastic model kit is a must for Pop Team Epic fans
Fans of Pop Team Epic will surely recall the 13th episode’s homage to prolific animator Masari Obari in the form of Super Pipimi BARI mode….
Japan’s “black cat” delivery service gets its most adorable driver with mini delivery truck
Kuroneko Yamato, although referred to as “Yamato Transport” in English, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. The company is one of Japan’s largest…
Japanese sweet shop celebrates Star Festival season with magical Milky Way jelly and more
Today, July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day…
Artist turns Japan’s delicious Castella cake into adorable derpy plushie
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
Calculator “pianist” perfectly replicates Tokyo’s train station jingles
When trains depart from platforms at stations across Japan, they are accompanied by a simple melody unique to the station and/or trainline. Designed to invoke…
Bring the Second Impact to the course with Neon Genesis Evangelion golf gear
Partly meant to celebrate the release of the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time film, 2020 has seen a lot of interesting Neon Genesis Evangelion…
Soar like an eagle at this adventure park in central Japan
You’ve heard of abseiling, you know what bungee jumping is, and you’ve at least watched a video or two of someone throw themselves off of…
Japan’s problem with puppy farms, plus where to adopt a pet in Japan
Puppies, kittens, hamsters, bunnies and a ton of other fluffy creatures that you don’t even know the name of. Take your pick, I’m guessing you…
Rep your favorite Vtubers with Nijisanji caps, themed keychains designed by Kae Tanaka
With over a 100 VTubers, Nijisanji is one of the most successful Vtuber projects. While most of their Vtubers are based in Japan, they also…
Japanese carpenter crafts beautiful bookcase replica of “Tanjiro’s box” from Demon Slayer
Nezuko is a favorite character of many fans of hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, but not many would envy her mode transportation. During…