Culturally cool tenugui let you show your love of Eva Units, kaiji, and your favorite Japanese prefecture all at once.
Extremely talented builder needs neither stone, lumber, nor paper for this mind-blowing project.
It may not hold enough water to save the day in the case of a fire, but your water bottle can still dream!
Saitama Seibu Lions’ pitcher Yuta Nakazaki has been raising eyebrows with his unique disappearing act immediately after every pitch.
Not all blackboard doodles are created equal.
A city in northern Japan unveils its new moe character whose three-pronged mission is “moe x rap x town revitalization.” Yep, rap is included.
Some would say it’s wrong to go to a fancy steakhouse and order a burger. If so, then we don’t want to be right.
It’s never too early to start planning for Halloween, especially since you may want to squeeze in a few extra leg days…
A fresh take on old-school Pocket Monsters and mobile suits.
We bet you’ve never heard anything quite so “delicious for your ears” as this unique commercial and its accompanying second !
When Love Live! is your life, it’s hard to feel more alive than this.
Seattle-based chain adapts to Kyoto style with summertime seats that offer a taste of traditional culture as you sip your coffee.
This recent video of some skillful biking based on an anime character’s special cycling technique has already been retweeted over 61,000 times.
Having a rough day? Then sit back, relax, and watch this quiet video of someone expertly crafting tiny cup ramen noodles.
The unique creations include a cat-faced keyhole design that comes to life on the bride’s wedding day.
Who hasn’t been fascinated by the ninja and their legendary skills? Well, this special ninja exhibit should certainly help you learn more about their mysterious world!
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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