Musical Calculator Gives Nostalgic Twist To Neon Genesis Evangelion And Legend Of Zelda Themes
If you do a search for the AR-7778 calculator on YouTube, you’ll quickly find that it’s a popular musical calculator that plays simple tunes when…
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Music Playing Soy Milk Carton Born Out of Viral Tweet and Here’s How You Can Win One!
Sometimes the best ideas are born through serendipity. In a state of tiredness, a Japanese student (@tn_mogura) accidentally plugged his earphones into the straw hole…
What Do Japanese People Actually Think About Ariana Grande’s Kanji Tattoo BBQ Blunder?
You’ve probably heard about Ariana Grande’s humorous tattoo mistake by now. The chart-topping singer has shown interest before in Japanese culture, even going as far…
Ariana Grande’s Japanese Tattoo Mistake: Kanji Reads “Charcoal Grill” And Not “7 Rings”
You don’t have to spend too much time walking the streets in Japan or browsing clothing stores to spot questionable or accidentally funny use of…
WATCH: Nara’s Deer Gather to Hear the Notes of Beethoven
At this time of year, the parks of Nara host an unusual event called “Shikayose” — the “calling of the deer.” This takes place every…
Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano Designs Awesome Original Ninja Character For Beautiful Shamisen
Highlights of the prolific career of revered illustrator Yoshitaka Amano include lending his beautiful combination of Art Noveau inspiration and traditional Japanese brushwork to iconic…
Dragon Ball Z Composer Nathan Johnson Elected To Texas State Senate
If songs like the one below give you fond memories, it may mean that you’re an anime fan who enjoyed the soundtracks of Dragon Ball…
An Awesome Traditional Japanese Instrumental Cover Of “Back in Black” By AC/DC
If you enjoy traditional Japanese music, you may be a fan of NHK World Blends, a fascinating program that helps introduce classical Japanese instruments and…
Japanese Songs to Learn for Any Karaoke Situation
Karaoke in Japan isn’t about singing well, it’s about having a good time and bonding. And drinking. Source: プラナ / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Even if your pipes…
Party Rock Anthem Has The Same BPM As The Neon Genesis Evangelion Opening
So Party Rock Anthem has the same BPM as the Evangelion Opening If you’re a fan of Neon Genesis Evangelion, then the version of it’s…
Where BTS Visited in Tokyo: Must Visit Restaurants and Attractions for ARMY
BTS recently celebrated the anniversary of their debut in Japan. Since that time four years ago, the world’s favourite K-pop group have been in and…
The Chill and Retro Pixel Art of Motocross Saito
Pixel artist, designer, DJ and track maker Motocross Saito creates memorable GIF animations in a retro style, channeling ’80s and ’90s culture and music, with…
David Bowie Immortalized As Awesome Japanese Ukiyo-e Artwork
David Bowie lives on as traditional Japanese artwork. UKIYO-E PROJECT was started by Yuka Mitsui, CEO of Mitsui Agency International, to preserve the traditional art…
Bruno Mars Throws Towel at Model Who Won’t Stop Recording Him, Japanese Fans Supportive
Japanese fans angry after two models filmed themselves dancing and recorded part of a Bruno Mars concert, upsetting the singer and causing him to throw…
Final Fantasy 7 Music Played Traditional Japanese Style on Shamisen Wows Nostalgic Gamers
Although you’re most likely to see Japanese instruments such as the shamisen at a festival or traditional performance, their potential for adding a whole new…