Samurai
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…