Japanese retailer and university Aquaculture Research Institute team up to release giant tuna plushie
It’s never quite a surprise to see Japanese fashion and decor retailer Felissimo add to its collection of odd animal goods, but on some rare…
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Cuddle up to your favorite sea creatures with these ultra-realistic plushies
If you love sea creatures but don’t like the simplified or deformed look that many plushies opt for in an attempt to create a cute…
World’s first fish face photo book “Uozura” reveals a whimsical world of expressive fish
“Cold as a fish” may be a common idiom used for people who don’t show any emotions, but maybe it’s time to reconsider. Fish can…
Repurposing Plastic Fish Soy Sauce Containers to Help Clean Up the Pandemic
Although a clean society, Japan does have some issues with waste. Rubbish sorting rules are notably detailed, and towns like Kamikatsu are stringent recyclers. Nevertheless,…
Turtles and other cute animals inspire bread created in celebration of Japan’s Children’s Day
Children’s Day is a holiday in Japan when people celebrate children’s happiness and wish them good health. Taking place every May 5th, it’s not uncommon…
A Trio of Joban-Mono Seafood Delicacies at Tohoku Sakaba Tregion Port in Akasaka
Jōban-mono 常磐もの refers to seafood caught in the Jōban Coast (off Fukushima and Iwaki Prefectures), and has become a brand name for the delicious fish…
Joban-Mono: The Most Delicious Fish In Japan Powering Fukushima’s Revival
Located in southeastern Fukushima Prefecture, the coastal city of Iwaki, which is in process of recovering and and showing resilience following the Great East Japan…
Take A Bite Out Of The World’s First Piranha Ramen In Japan
For ramen lovers, traveling throughout Japan can basically be considered a noodle pilgrimage given how many delicious ramen shops the country boasts. Truly seasoned ramen…
Japanese Artist Creates Beautifully Detailed Miniature Goldfish Ponds And Aquariums
Japanese miniature artist Miyuki Kobayashi carefully handcrafts her miniature artwork, and does so with making 1/12 size reproductions that look “more real than the ring…
Cuddle Up To Super Realistic Fish Buddies With Japanese Fishy Stuffed Animal Series
Taiyo Sangyo Trading & Marine Service LTD has teamed up with fish expert and television personality Sakana-kun (well known for his blowfish-shaped hat) to release…
Try The Most Delicious Of All Japan’s Seafood At The 2018 Japan Fisherman Festival
While Japan is home to so many delicious cuisine, perhaps its seafood is the main attraction for so many who visit to enjoy a food-themed…
New Japanese Supplement Line Is Seriously Just Sashimi In A Bag
Japan releases supplement line of sashimi in a bag Fitness fans in Japan now have an alternative to pills and powders when looking to get…
Creepy Evolving Japanese Baseball Mascot Reveals Its Fifth and Final Form
The Mysterious Fish: Nazo no Sakana The funky fishy mascot for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball, known as Nazo no Sakana (Mysterious…
Woman Shows Incredible Quality Of Hospital Food She Was Served In Japan
Woman shows just how unbelievably tasty Japanese hospital food can be. The quality of some hospital food can sometimes be enough to motivate oneself to…
This is the Greatest of Unusual Japanese Pizzas
For the uninitiated, pizza in Japan can be an experience that makes you forget whatever dogmatic belief you have about permitting pineapple as a topping….