clouds
Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.
Appearance of frightening but beautiful Dragon’ Nest shows that summer isn’t ready to say good-bye just yet.
The stunning natural phenomenon looks more like an otherworldly dragon as it’s filmed slowly retreating up to the sky.
Elegant comparisons makes adding a sense of time to your skyscapes a snap.
The bird that’s reborn in flames is reborn in the sky.
As we sadly reported yesterday, Takashi Yanase, creator of the beloved Japanese character, Anpanman, passed away on October 13. Though you may not have heard of Anpanman or Yanase, both were immensely famous in Japan, with the cartoon being standard viewing for nearly every child.
And, as you can imagine, his passing touched the hearts of even the most curmudgeonly Internet commenter, especially when the photo above started circulating on Twitter.














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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
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