Japanese illustrator Tobihachi (@tonbippo08) has an amazing talent for taking animals and transforming them into incredibly expressive characters such as warriors and nobles, even with…

Dating back to the 1600’s and covering a wide variety of topics including folklore heroes, kabuki actors, beautiful landscapes, and even erotica in gorgeous illustration,…

If you spend enough time traveling in Japan, you’ll occasionally stumble upon relic landmarks of a bygone era given a different type of aesthetic appeal…

As most cat owners know, our feline friends can seemingly become liquid and fit into impossible containers and crevices if they so choose to. It…

Often at Japanese schools, students will be tasked with coming up with their own independent research project to conduct during summer vacation. For the 27-year-old…

Ochoko are the small cylindrical cups used to traditionally enjoy sake in Japan. While they can come in many beautiful designs, it’s not often that…

For good reason, masks are in high demand at the moment. Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, masks have been used in Japan for a…

Talented special effects artist turned fashion designer MALICIOUS.X (Twitter/Instagram) crafts incredibly stylish and sometimes horrifying accessories, but her awesome masks might be appreciated at no…

One look at the Twitter page or online shop of Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer Isasa (@isanatolu) will let you know that the talented artist…

Makoto Shinkai followed up his record-breaking anime film “Your Name” with the visually stunning “Weathering with You” last year. In the film one of the…

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…

If you’re a fan of Japanese bakeries, it’s very probable that you’ve encountered “Melon Bread” (melon pan), a sweet bun that features shape and texture…

Currently on Japanese Twitter, there is a trending hashtag of “＃あなたの狂った体験を聞かせて” (Tell us about a crazy experience you had). Let us introduce Ayaomi Hogi’s (@hogiayaomi)…

Whether it’s because of so many people staying at home these days or simply the inventive nature of the game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players…

Part of the charm behind the seemingly unending popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ability to customize your daily routine and island to…