Panasonic Begins Crowdfunding for New “Weak Robot,” NICOBO
On February 16, Panasonic announced a new project in development, called NICOBO. NICOBO is a companion robot with a strong personality. It even talks and…
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Blue ramen too! Instant noodle pioneer Marutai sells fashionable set of 5 stick ramen varieties
Japanese manufacturing company New World Co., Ltd. and Fukuoka-based instant noodle pioneers Marutai Co., Ltd., now celebrating their 60th anniversary, have teamed up for a…
Make a bold statement with this striking Zero Fighter Model 52 kimono
Maybe you’re a war history buff, or maybe you collect model planes and are particularly interested in the Pacific War. Maybe you’re into war simulation…
First online Hatsune Miku Expo set for 2021 reaches crowdfunding goal within 24 hours
The Hatsune Miku Expo is a yearly concert that takes place in different cities across the world. Aside from the virtual songstress that the expo…
Cat paw electric pocket warmers let you fight the cold and squish toe beans at the same time
There’s definitely a market for cat paw-shaped items in Japan. Whether it be bubbly 3D cat paw drinking glasses, cat paw socks that make it…
Vape like a famous Japanese courtesan heroine with a fancy Kiseru pipe E-Cigarette
As vaping and E-cigarettes continue to become more popular in Japan, more and more manufacturers are modeling their products after target=”_blank”>kiseru–traditional pipes used to smoke…
Convert Your Name To Kanji And Stamp It Your Way With Personalized Japanese Hanko Seals
Often used in lieu of signatures, hanko (personalized seals displaying one’s name) are a necessary means of identification to stamp official documents in everything from…
The Tanagokoro, an ultra-minimal wallet for a cashless society
For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…
Art directors hope to recreate the gates of movie spectacular Rashomon
People have been bemoaning the state of the Japanese film industry for the last 40 years, so it’s a wonder to discover that the Japan…
New Grid-Bonsai Trees Let You Enjoy Traditional Japanese Art As A Puzzle
As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…
Viral Crowdfunding Hit Yuru-Hakama Roomwear is Back for the Reiwa Era
Yuru-hakama concept As we’ve reported before, Campfire Creations (previously known as Mocolle), a brand which takes creators, illustrators and designers’ ideas and transform them into…
World’s First Matcha Latte Art Competition To Be Held In Tokyo
A fusion of traditional Japan and western coffee culture Following the global trend, baristas and other artists who can produce visual magic on a cup…
You Can Live With A Polar Bear Mother and Cub With These Life-Sized Art Masterpieces
Whether it’s gigantic wearable felt cat heads, lifelike animal heads, super realistic replicas of your pet’s head, or full body reproductions of shiba inus or…
Birthplace Of Ninja In Japan Hopes For “e-Ninja” To Be Recognized As Olympic Battle Sport
Thee Iga region of Japan has never shied away from its rich history of ninja tradition, boasting a national ninja certification test and even a…
Forget About Champagne, Sparkling Sake Brings a Traditional Japanese Twist to Christmas Dinner
Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…