Hatsune Miku masks by official Vocaloid illustrator sold by Japanese PC retailer
iXima is a Japanese illustrator whose artwork has been used for official Vocaloid packaging. They’re also known for creating an image of Hatsune Miku chilling…
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Dragon Quest’s iconic slime monster gets turned into cute decor items for your home
Loft is a chain of stores in Japan that can only be categorized as a “variety store” due to the wide assortment of things they…
Japan’s cuddly robot gets permanent themed cafe with new LOVOT Cafe in Kanagawa
Over the years, Japan has come up with robots that serve almost any purpose you can think of, from things like delivering packages to securing…
Matcha specialty shop’s edible zen garden looks like a delicately created food painting
Omatcha Salon is a matcha specialty shop that creates an assortment of traditional Japanese sweets using a certain type of tea called “uji matcha” —…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
Entire Japanese village is recreated in Minecraft with samurai houses and Bon dancing villagers
You can now add a sprawling traditional Japanese village to your adventures in Minecraft thanks to a downloadable world now up on the Minecraft store….
Nail artist’s ‘beer nails’ transform your favorite drinks into a tasteful work of art
Who says beer is just for drinking? One Japanese nail artist wants to prove that there are artful ways of showing appreciation for alcohol. On…
Rapunzel cake from Japanese confectionery shop is just as lovely as the Disney princess herself
Disney characters are quite popular in Japan, and they’re often used as inspiration for some of the cutest food items. The classic pair Mickey and…
Recreate onsens at home with ‘Japan’s Famous Hot Springs’ bath salts
Japan has such an abundance of natural hot springs (called onsen, 温泉 in Japanese) that it’s become a national pastime to visit one just to…
Kawaii Monster Cafe collaborates with Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant for new Halloween menu
Flawlessly combining the bizarre with the cute, Kawaii Monster Cafe is the essential Harajuku experience rolled into one edible, rainbow-colored package. As soon as you…
Crash Bandicoot befriends Japanese family and has a dance party in wacky new promo for upcoming game
With less than a week left before the newest installation to the Crash Bandicoot game series, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, there have been…
New behind-the-scenes trailer for Resident Evil: Village unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2020
Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is one of the largest gaming conventions around the world, and some of the most famous video game companies in Japan…
Breathe in the smell of spring with Japan’s sakura scented masks
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, masks have become an extremely valuable commodity for people all over the world. In Japan, there have been…
Japanese confectionery shop creates Disney Villain cakes for Halloween and they’re wickedly cute
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Japanese confectionery shop with branches all over Japan. Aside from the usual cakes and sweets, they also make themed confections…
Sword Art Online: Progressive anime announced, based on Aincrad arc reboot novels
Aniplex Inc. has announced that a new anime project based on Reki Kawahara’s “Sword Art Online: Progressive” light novels is currently under production. The announcement…