Spot on Japanese island looks just like the lair of a video game final boss
“This is too cool. It also looks romantic, too.” “It’s like a scene from a video game, like where the lair of the last boss…
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Shinjuku’s Isetan releases gorgeous collection of Taisho Era kimonos and accessories
Shinjuku’s Isetan department store has announced an event called Taisho Roman Hyakkaten DX from July 28th to August 2nd. From antique kimono, to modern clothing…
Touching video shows train-loving child bond with conductors over the years
“It was so heart-warming I wanted to cry.” “Thank you for this wonderful 5 minutes. Only good people are in this video!” “I was touched…
Japanese cafe’s novel-inspired jelly is a galactic treat for the eyes
Yamaneko Café (@yamaneko_coffee) is, as its name suggests (“neko” meaning “cat” in Japanese), is a café that receives visits from cats in the neighborhood located…
TeamLab Planet’s Floating Flower Garden unveils exclusive original blue orchid at new exhibit
Art museum teamLab Planets Tokyo DMM is celebrating the three year of their milestone since opening Tokyo. This summer, they are holding a new orchid…
Have a glass of classic anime scotch with official Gatchaman whisky
In 1972, sci fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” first aired on TV in Japan. The series’s blend of science fiction and superhero storylines is…
Photographer captures colorful shots of ducks swimming in a sea of hydrangea at Japanese temple
In Japan, the hydrangea flower season peaks between June and July. It always seems to lift up your mood to see colorful hydrangea flowers fully…
Mother surprised by her daughter’s affection shown to giant tank toy
When children “play pretend”, it’s likely influenced by what they’ve observed from adults’ behavior. Many of you may remember the days when you were little,…
Cat has adorably rigorous exercising routine with foam roller
In recent years, foam rolling stretching-equipment has been quite popular in Japan. You can use it for your stretching routine or even to work on…
Utada Hikaru, Úrsula Corberó, Megan Rapinoe team up for Shiseido’s “Power is you” campaign
On July 1st, 2021, one of the leading Japanese cosmetic brand Shiseido started new global campaign titled “POWER IS YOU”. In this campaign, three selected…
Nara’s famous deer appear to patiently wait to use busy crosswalk
One day, Japanese Twitter user Nendoyoshirin (@plasmaclusterha) visited Nara prefecture, which is famous for its many free-roaming deer. When he was at an intersection, two…
Stop-motion anime Pui Pui Molcar drives into its first mobile game
Japanese stop motion anime PUI PUI Molcar has gained viral popularity ever since it’s debut last year, and now the guinea pig and car hybrid…
Japan’s popular Randoseru bags get large size and fashionable upgrade from NuLand
Randoseru are traditional Japanese elementary school backpacks, but in recent years have become quite fashionable and even been given popular anime makeovers including Demon Slayer….
CITY POP on VINYL 2021 from Sony: Enjoy the greatest city pop hits in this new collection
To celebrate City Pop, the loose but genre-crossing brand of Japanese pop music that grew popular across the globe in the 1970’s-1980’s, Sony Music’s analog…
Photographer’s vibrant Hydrangea flower water basin photo is a colorful welcome to summer
Japanese Twitter user Ramumi8 (@ramumi8) takes photography all around Japan’s southern Kyushu region. She shared a photo which is very seasonally appropriate for June, on…