Samurai armor fan models stylish recommendation for keeping cool this summer
With summer heat and humidity reaching some pretty harsh levels in Japan, many have been switching up their fashion choices to focus on staying cool…
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The mysterious RONIN from Star Wars: Visions takes stoic pose in striking Kotobukiya statue
Both Star Wars fans and anime fans enjoyed the cutting-edge STAR WARS: VISIONS™ anthology of animated short films celebrating the famous franchise through the lens…
McDonald’s Japan brings back its duo of Samurai Mac burgers as regular menu items
One year ago, McDondald’s Japan released two Samurai Mac burgers, “samurai-themed” burgers, each representing a feuding samurai faction. On one hand, the Wild Faction’s roasted…
Paying respect to the 47 rōnin, Japan’s most famous ‘men of honour,’ at Sengakuji Temple
The rival moral codes of pre-modern Japan live on in the present day. On the one hand, you have corporate Japan, which takes its morals…
Illustrator uses traditional Japanese art form to share a laugh over modern everyday experiences
Instagram features a lot of illustrators. However, contributors showcasing traditional samurai motifs are very rare. 山田全自動 Yamada Zenjidō (IG: y_haiku) is one such content creator…
Perfectly timed shots of Gifu Castle are an ode to Japanese historical leaders
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer Hisa (@hisa0808) tweeted two photos of Gifu castle in Gifu prefecture, and they’ve gotten a lot of attention not just…
YouTuber UpTown PRANK spooks people in Asakusa and across Japan
Boo! Did I scare you? No, well, just look over there and—Boo! What about now? Oh, you say I’m just annoying? Well, I never let…
Give your mask extra protection with samurai armor face covers
Masks have long been worn in Japan as a common practice for a variety of reasons, but they’re obviously an everyday necessity these days as…
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…
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…