How to equip yourself for an Isekai adventure: Japan’s “Isekai Market”
If you’ve been reading manga or watching anime in the last two decades, then you probably know about the 異世界 isekai genre. Popularized by works…
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Japanese grandma’s striking handmade plushie goes viral, “might show up in your dreams”
Japanese Twitter user いしちゃん Ishi-chan (@ishi_20200104) is raising her two-year-old son. Ishi-chan’s mother-in-law hand-made a plush toy for her grandson. When Ishi-chan saw the finished…
Behold The “Painfully” Awesome Otaku Bags Of The 5th Ita-Bag Contest
A painful prefix: Ita- Some of our readers may be familiar with the term itasha 痛車 (literally meaning “pain(ful) cars”), the term for cars with…
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Choose From 150 Pokémon To Wear At Work With Pokémon Shirts Collection [Video]
Updated with information on availability in the United States and Europe Many of our adult male readers who work in jobs with a dress code,…
This Instagram Account Of Wool Felt Kitty And Puppy Adventures In Japan Is Just Too Cute
Whether it be award-winning felt and wool creations of Shiba Inu and corgis, or these creepy but cute gigantic wearable cat heads, Japan seems to…
Japanese DIY Enthusiast Makes Perfect “Dramatically Adjusting Glasses Anime Character” Glasses
You don’t need to be an anime or manga veteran to recognize the trope of a cocky or intelligent character adjusting their glasses dramatically with…
Japanese Artist Creates Stunning Palm-Sized Universe Dioramas
Japanese artist Seiradou (@seiradou12) may need to be careful not to develop a god complex when applying their craft, as the talented “handmade artist” is…
Japanese Designer And Welder Couple Team Up To Create Awesome Cardboard Mecha For Cat
We’ve seen some of Japan’s incredible cardboard artists apply their craft to feline goods, including an awesome DIY sushi restaurant house for their cat, as…
Turn Open Wine Bottles Into Decorative Art With Handmade Kokeshi Wine Bottle Closures
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls that were once adored by Japanese children as handmade, one-of-a-kind toys, but in more recent times they’ve been appreciated…
These “Bento-Scented” Sushi Soaps Will Make Your Hands Smell Delicious All Day Long
The last thing anyone wants are hands that smell like fish, but luckily that won’t be the result of using the Sushi Soaps offered by…
Adorable Ghibli Coasters Will Make Sure You Never Get Rings On The Table Again
If you’re one of those people who can’t stand getting water rings on the table (or if you just want a magical Ghibli touch to…
Japanese Miniature Food Artist Creates Meals Tiny Enough To Be Served On Our Fingertips
It’s safe to say that many artists are drawn to recreating food in miniature size, whether completely edible or as a form of decorative art,…
Fill Your Backyard With Little Handmade Koroks From The Legend Of Zelda
All the way from the depths of the Forest Haven, little Koroks from The Legend of Zelda games have been spotted making their way into…
Get Noticed On Handmade Urushi Lacquer Skateboards In Traditional Japanese Designs
Japanese lacquerware would not be the same without the presence of urushi, a type of lacquer used when creating hand-painted works ranging from pictures to…
Create Your Own Shiba Heaven With Charming Ceramic Figurines And Accessories
Laid back, charming, and at times adorably stubborn, Shiba Inus are easily one of the most popular breeds among dog-lovers in Japan. Dog owner or…