Japanese KFCs dress Col. Sanders in armor to show gratitude and resistance to COVID-19
Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating half a century of business in Japan this year. © PR Times, Inc. And as they’ve done since 1984, KFC…
Samurai
Osaka hotel’s samurai helmet inspired cake gives you a sweet taste of feudal Japan
The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted…
Victorinox releases Swiss army knives modeled after Japan’s most legendary samurai warriors
Swiss Army Knife inventor Victorinox is releasing a new lineup of multipurpose knives inspired by the most revered samurai of Japan’s Sengoku Period (Age of…
McDonald’s Japan unsheathes beefy Samurai Mac burgers
McDonald’s Japan has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
Japanese Artist Depicts Strength Of Para Athletes Through Beautiful Ink Samurai Portraits
An effort to popularize para-sports in Japan titled the Para Plus Project has recently launched in Japan. The project depicts para-athletes and the world of…
Samurai Sword Quality Knives Inspired By The Blades Of Famous Japanese Swordsmen
Nikken Cutlery makes their home in the town of Seki, Gifu prefecture. Seki is famous for its rich tradition and history of samurai sword making,…
Traditional Armor Maker Releases Samurai Bottle Helmets Inspired By Japan’s Most Famous Warriors
Over the years, fans of the samurai armor aesthetic have found new accessories to show off their love beyond collecting an expensive ornamental suit with…
The Dark Knight Turned Into Epic Figure With Batman Samurai Armor Display
In Japan, it’s not uncommon to find some households that have a dedicated space or mantle for displays of miniature samurai armor and sword figures….
Japanese Designer Crafts Awesome Samurai Noodle Warriors
One look at the Twitter and Instagram of Taishi Arimura will show you that the Tokyo-based graphic designer has a witty and creative style of…
Japan’s Most Legendary Samurai Duel Now Available As Premium Wrist Watches
In recent years, Japan has experienced a bit of a boom in popularizing the culture, or at least the aesthetic appeal, of its historical swords….
Vape Like a Samurai with this Japanese Kiseru Smoking Pipe E-Cigarrete
If you’re a fan of samurai films, or any sort of early Japan period piece fiction, chances are you’ve encountered a scene of one of…
Japanese Jet Pack Samurai Engage in Airborne Sword Fight in Viral Video
If you’ve ever thought the mid-air sword fights in video games and anime were pushing the boundaries of plausability, you’ve obviously never seen this ‘future…
Experience Samurai Sword and Archery Demonstration at Sakura Castle Park
If you’re a fan of samurai, traditional Japanese martial arts and Japanese castles, and you happen to be visiting or living in Japan right now,…
Bushy-Browed Boys Perform Quirky Dance In Kagoshima City’s New Promo Video
The boys of the Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics team have already earned a reputation at competitions for typically being the most entertaining…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…