The forged steel accessories are taken from various parts of a blade created by a master swordsmith.
Oona McGee
Half-Japanese Oona McGee hails from Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a journalist and copywriter before making the move to Japan over a decade ago. Now she spends her days exploring the streets of Tokyo with her laptop and camera, always in search of new cafes, restaurants, events and stories to share with our readers. As an experienced food and travel reporter, Oona has travelled extensively through all 47 prefectures of Japan, and is constantly researching new destinations and drawing up itineraries for her next adventure.
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Watching the liquid move and bubble as it reacts to warmth makes it easy to forget that this is actually a pen!
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The beautiful animated visuals and rap soundtrack make it easy to learn Japanese and discover the history of instant noodles at the same time.
The poster explaining the reason for the closure of the family-run business is breaking hearts around the internet.
Will the cute black cat receive the red carpet treatment or will he be refused entry at the door for not having a ticket?
Each of the beautiful items in the seven-piece collection come stored in a gorgeous case emblazoned with an image of a Poké Ball!
With a life-sized Totoro, a cat bus for adults, and an enormous airship that floats up and down, this exhibition will spirit you away to the magical world of Ghibli.
From cucumbers to cabbage and sweet potatoes, this cat can’t resist the allure of a good vegetable.
The transition from past to present in the world of Japanese animation is certainly an eye-opening experience.
The man is being charged with property damage after the contents leaked into one girl’s bag.
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After making international headlines for its strict entry policy, The Amrita has made a number of surprising changes to their nude dining experience.
Women in Japan and across the world commemorated the 70th birthday of the bikini on July 5 by showing off their beach bodies on the internet.
The huge streamer decorations that draw crowds from all around Japan will now feature adorable cat characters created by an anime artist.
Watch this resolute stand-off dissolve into joyous jumping thanks to a simple trick by the pup’s owner.
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