For The First Time, A Japanese Castle Is Offering Overnight Stays
If you’ve ever had fantasies of being a feudal lord in Japan and living the castle life, you may have your chance as Hirado Castle…
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Interactive Digital Windows Let You Peer Outside Into An Edo Period Japanese Village
Atmoph Windows are digital windows that display beautifully filmed 4K videos and on-location recorded audio of scenic areas. The idea is for the gorgeously realistic…
Clear Japanese Umbrellas With Traditional Art Motifs Pair Perfectly With Kimono And Yukata
Earlier this year, we saw a stunningly gorgeous traditional Japanese style umbrella (wagasa) inspired by the country’s equally beautiful cherry blossom season. While fluttering sakura…
Pen The Black Arts With Japanese Dark Fantasy Steampunk Stationery Set
Some of the best steampunk gadgets we’ve seen have actually been the creative work of dedicated fans, including homemade steampunk watches and artwork, but Japanese…
Life-size Posable Detective Pikachu From Bandai Is Ready To Work The Cutest Beat Ever
We recently saw a talented felt artist in Japan craft her very own wrinkly and furry Detective Pikachu plushie, but if you don’t have the…
Japanese Mint Chocolate Butter Adds Refreshing Game Changer For Baking
Japan is currently in the middle of a mint chocolate boom, with super strong mint chocolate ice cream and peach mint chocolate rum Kit Kats…
Japanese University Students Create Amazing Realistic Diorama Of Akihabara
Akihabara, or “Akiba” as it’s affectionately called by frequent visitors, is often hailed as Japan’s otaku mecca. Home to a wide variety of maid cafes…
Cup Noodle Re-imagines Cast Of One Piece As High School Students In Beautifully Animated Short
Nissin Cup Noodle’s Hungry Days commercial series of anime shorts focuses on taking beloved anime such as Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service and long-running Sazae-san…
After being dumped, “bald and messy middle aged man” changes life with bodybuilding, cosplay, and “muscle taxi”
Japanese self-proclaimed bald and disorderly middle-aged man Shirapyon (@lonestarsde66) recently took to Twitter to let others known of a transformation in his life and share…
Chivalry Regal: Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Whisky Packaging Into Awesome Knight Figure
When Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) sees a box of sweets or snacks, he sees just the beginnings of his next artistic…
Japan’s Shiny Green Wasabi Pearls Become Hot Selling “Emerald Caviar” Topping
Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture is famous for its high quality wasabi, and local 144-year-old-manufacturer Tamaruya offers a wide range of the finest wasabi products in Japan….
New Exhibit Displays Original Evangelion Artwork And Rebuild Of Evangelion Inspired Japanese Swords
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…
Free Downloadable Environment Lets You Explore Kyoto’s Famouse Fushimi Inari Shrine With Unreal Engine 4
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist spots in the area. The sprawling shrine is most famous for its path…
Show Off Your Yakuza Love With Vintage Kiryu And Majima Sukajan Jackets
Many fans of the popular Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku) video game series have probably fantasized about exploring Tokyo’s Kabukicho district (ficitonalized as Kamurocho in the…
74-Year-Old Japanese Farmer Stocks Vending Machine Daily With Homemade Curry Rice For Hungry Travelers
Japan has a vending machine for just about everything these days. While plenty of typical beverage vending machines can be found nearly anywhere, Japan also…