2016-08-22 20:33
Not that cosplaying women need to know or care about which styles men prefer, but rather to go deep into the mind of Japanese men and their cosplay preferences. Surely we will soon have a li… Read More
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2016-08-22 18:51
Rejection hurts, which is one of the reasons people in Japan are turning to, um, plastic alternatives when regarding the realm of love. Meet Hiroyuki, the Japanese man who lives with 17 doll… Read More
2016-08-22 16:53
Japan’s giant cushions are really wonderful things. They’re like the more cuddly version of beanbags with familiar faces. However Japanese homes are rather tight, meaning living… Read More
2016-08-19 17:54
Other than those tiny, yappy dogs, Japan’s favorite small pet is likely the hamster. That said, Japanese hamsters get a lot of attention, such as receiving a custom hamster Super Mario… Read More
2016-08-18 22:29
I may have done stranger things than this, but not recently enough to remember when… Enjoy watching myself suffer through ear licking Japanese ASMR! For those of you who don’t a… Read More
2016-08-17 18:27
Some cosplayers like to try and perfect the character that they are portraying. Perfectly matched hair, outfit, contacts, mannerisms, and even nose. Well, here’s a little doohickey you… Read More
2016-08-15 20:16
Sailor Moon has more merchandise than there are people in this universe. Of course there is practically no truth in that statement, however there is a plenty, but it doesn’t get old. C… Read More
2016-08-15 18:44
Cats will apparently always be a key competitor amongst the internet for our attention, especially in Japan. Whether it’s fierce cats, cute cats, or one simply being stuck in… Read More
2016-08-12 21:03
Whether you’re here for the cats or the banana, I’ve got you covered… Say hello to the Bananya episode 6 reaction and review from yours truly. I missed last week’s e… Read More
2016-08-12 20:08
Wow, talk about a tough choice, not really though, my love made it to No. 3, so I won’t complain… Anime characters can be quite lovely on the outside, but horrendous on the insi… Read More
2016-08-10 18:24
There’s no need to try and fight it, we all love plushies. They’re cute, cuddly and portable, well except for this guy. Surely he’s cute and cuddly, but certainly not porta… Read More
2016-08-09 21:55
You know YKK zippers, right? Of course you do, it’s like, the only known zipper brand. Well did you know that they made their very own anime shorts? Yeah, it’s not bad either. Th… Read More
2016-08-08 20:52
I hope you guys aren’t getting tired of all this Pokemon news because here’s some more for you. Whether you hate the character customization options or not, it does create an eas… Read More
2016-08-08 18:51
Prepare to be hacked by Japanese children and their ultimate computer knowledge learned from their favorite snack… Just kidding, I could totally learn from Pocky’s new harmless… Read More
2016-08-08 17:44
Somehow this world is still producing endless amounts of “x tries y” types of videos and the latest is just as entertaining. Enjoy Japanese people trying Indian food Hajmola for… Read More
2016-08-05 19:48
Remember how Pikachu loves ketchup and can only say Pikachu? Yeah, that sums up the entire Pokemon XY & Z ending theme song, and guess what, it’s a beauty to behold. In an earlier… Read More
2016-08-05 18:13
Japanese Beauty company Shiseido Beauty Creation Center has completed a survey in Tokyo regarding female hair and makeup trends in Tokyo. The results are very, umm, interesting. According to… Read More
2016-08-04 21:40
Willem Dafoeeeeeeee, this dude is one of my favorite actors, so I’m kinda hype about his take on Ryuk, which means you should be too. We are receiving yet another adaption of Deat… Read More
2016-08-03 21:29
The news is indeed true, Japan’s Olympic hope has garnered up a total of $5,000 while playing Pokemon Go in Rio. But all I want to know is which Pokemon he has. It’s no surprise… Read More
2016-08-01 22:35
Japan’s newest Godzilla flick is about to drop this summer and the merchandise to go along with it is an absolute must, or at least that’s what they say. Anywho, say hello to the… Read More
2016-08-01 21:35
Bad news bears… Unfortunately for Japan, bears are starting to adapt in ways that are becoming incredibly dangerous for citizens. They have become far more violent, and primitive age… Read More
2016-08-01 19:23
You may or may not have seen the newest Japanese trailer for Pokemon Sun and Moon, which featured revamped versions of the classic monsters. I have only one question after viewing it. W… Read More
2016-07-29 20:03
I thought I hated advertisements… But somehow, some of these cities look much happier if they were to be “Tokyo-ized”, Normally when I see advertisements It just reminds m… Read More
2016-07-29 17:45
I will honestly never look at a banana the same way again. These banana cats are potentially the cutest thing you’ll see all decade, so enjoy my Bananya episode 4 live reaction / revie… Read More
2016-07-29 16:09
If unmasking Kakashi in the manga wasn’t enough for you, the anime just remedied that. Say hello to Kakashi unmasked. SPOILERS! Of course you shouldn’t read this post if you want… Read More
2016-07-28 20:46
Ah, the trends of Japan, they never grow old for me. This month it seems that Japan is enjoying a photo app that turns cats, dogs, and other pets into large, Mickey Mouse-like creatures. Nor… Read More
2016-07-28 18:28
Do you want to play the same games that Japan is playing right now? Of course you do, you weaboo, you… Here’s Japan’s popular videos games from July 18-24. Japan’s P… Read More
2016-07-27 18:43
Do I have your attention yet? Japan is a country full of very honorable and trustworthy people, but is unmanned vehicles and self retrieving packages pushing boundaries? According to Japantr… Read More
2016-07-26 20:47
If you made it to Comic-Con over the weekend then you may have seen some of the hype going on for the live-action rendition of Ghost in The Shell. But if you didn’t, now you can, and f… Read More
2016-07-26 17:25
The creatures of the sea are so majestic, magical, and peaceful. Perhaps maybe it’s the reason Japanese artist Hiné Mizushima finds fascination in felting and crafting… Read More
2016-07-26 14:18
You’ve probably assumed from the seriousness of the title that there is some rather heavy exaggeration going on. However given how much you binge watch, Japanese scientists say th… Read More
2016-07-25 19:48
Nothing says I am a free producer and artist like creating a 30+ second long Kojima game logo introduction, because that is exactly what Hideo Kojima has just done. The Hideo Kojima & Ko… Read More
2016-07-25 15:47
My theory is that the only people who don’t like Totoro are those who haven’t seen his film. That said, let’s put Totoro’s face on everything imaginable, including a… Read More
2016-07-25 14:40
With all-time high stress levels from a hardcore workforce, Japan has a bar for just about anything, which is not limited to mud bathing. Japan has a knack for drinking on the weekends or wh… Read More
2016-07-22 19:17
I can honestly say that while anime intros and outros may have little to do with the quality of a show, they do however strangely have an impact on it. The otakus have spoken, giving us… Read More
2016-07-22 17:56
It’s Friday dudes, so unless you work over the weekend, (I’m really sorry if you do) your mind and body are probably about to explode as mine is. That said, let us indulge in per… Read More
2016-07-20 16:49
Pokemon XY & Z is getting the first ever ending theme song to use a Pokemon’s vocal talents. However the most famous electric Pokemon behind the tune will be using his very li… Read More
2016-07-19 18:40
I used to think ninjas were just overrated in the western world and had left the mainstream scene in Japan many moons ago. I was wrong. Ninjas continue to dominate Japan’s modern inter… Read More
2016-07-18 18:53
Don’t you love it when folks who are least expected to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as anime make comments on things you would never imagine? That’s exactly what Japa… Read More
2016-07-15 21:02
Have you ever wondered how difficult it would be to draw Pokemon left-handed as a right-handed person? Have you ever wondered how difficult it would be to draw Pokemon calligraphy style… Read More
2016-07-14 18:39
It looks like there’s still plenty of mysteries out there in the world of Studio Ghibli, but the infamous studio actually shed light on a few by answering a simple tweet. Everyone love… Read More
2016-07-14 16:52
It’s time to relive the good ‘ole days, because the Nintendo Mini NES is happening and I’m going full nostalgia. Close the doors, shut the blinds, and sit on the floor dire… Read More
2016-07-13 18:22
If you wanna be as cool as Sakamoto from “Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto”, then you’ve gotta have his iconic glasses. Before, that would have involved some cra… Read More
2016-07-13 16:40
Finally, a Griomoire Bag to match our wizard parkas, because whether we’re casually strutting our sorcerer stuff or turning peeps into frogs, we’ve been in need of additional car… Read More
2016-07-06 20:14
I’ve always been a firm believer in the ole’ “don’t play with your food” saying, simply because it gives me the willies… However, I guess I don’t s… Read More
2016-07-06 18:07
If there’s one thing we all know Japan is fascinated about, it’s breasts. Japan makes no attempts at hiding their infatuation with breasts of all sizes, which is why a Japanese l… Read More
2016-07-05 19:11
Tekken has a handful of characters in the franchise that are just, well, less serious, such as fighting panda bears, trees, and even cats. But please Tekken, don’t take these pieces of… Read More
2016-07-01 18:32
Anime just wouldn’t be anime without various mecha suits that we all would love to climb in and ride, am I right? However, surprisingly enough, apparently mecha suits aren’t the… Read More
2016-06-30 21:18
We’ve just updated our Featured Cosplayers page, so what better way to celebrate than featuring our newest lovely member, Kaye 琦 Cos! Hello everyone! Im KayeKaye from Kaye… Read More
2016-06-30 19:20
They say it’s tough being beautiful and now I can completely understand with these Japanese Ring and Grudge face masks. By now you may or may not have heard about the upcoming horror f… Read More
2016-06-30 17:42
I typically don’t care for drama alerts or celeb gossip, but oh my goodness this mangaka just scored it big by 3 decades *insert Oooooooooo face*. Let the gossip begin… The popu… Read More
2016-06-29 20:29
Looks like we’ve got some more interesting news from the world of Ghostbusters, or at least Japan’s world of Ghostbusters, which is apparently far more awesome… Say hello… Read More
2016-06-29 18:11
It really seems that Japan, particularly Tokyo, has a museum for just about everything. Some of which, I’d rather just pass on, perhaps like the Tokyo Museum of Sewage. I enjoy learnin… Read More
2016-06-28 21:22
I’m not going to get involved into the whole Ghostbuster reboot controversy, however I will provide you with some Japanese ladies giving their own take of the film via music video. Oh… Read More
2016-06-28 19:47
Don’t walk away just yet, give this Japanese ice cream burger a fighting chance to swoon your tastebuds! Finally summer time has arrived. A time to enjoy the nearest body of… Read More
2016-06-28 17:32
Xbox Japan has sadly been suffering heavily to make it into the market for various reasons, but they ain’t going out like no punk b… Unlike probably 85% of the folks reading thi… Read More
2016-06-27 22:17
Kyoto’s Shimogamo shrine is already quite a lovely destination, but now that the night curfew is being removed and a night light festival put in place, I’m all eyes and ears. Acc… Read More
2016-06-27 20:08
I saw an anime recommendation for sim dating game Crush Crush and I thought I would share it with all of you. In other words, enjoy my horrid attempts at Youtube gaming! Most guys have only… Read More
2016-06-27 18:26
Being an otaku or just a general anime/manga fan can be pretty tough at times when it comes to the realm of love. There’s just not that many ways to find similar folks who also think G… Read More
2016-06-27 14:42
Traveling is rather exciting, but it can also be a confusing mess if time isn’t taken out beforehand to plan things out, which I’m totally guilty of. But there’s a nifty pl… Read More
2016-06-23 20:09
Shiba Inus are very popular in Japan and for good reason. Shiba’s are typically cute, loyal, and are pretty much one of the few larger dogs you can get, unless you’re searching f… Read More
2016-06-22 16:30
Usually in coloring books you just, well, color… Normally you don’t add to the drawing/design in any way other than just adding your choice of color. But one coloring book owner… Read More
2016-06-21 21:08
Seppuku, or “stomach cutting”, which was the so-called “honorable suicide” of Japan has long been speculated and viewed in various ways, but snacks is certainly a new… Read More
2016-06-20 18:17
Bandai has hit a pretty good market with their new endeavors into the world of PC cushion plushies. Their latest PC cushion plushie is that of Japan’s favorite rodent, the only rodent… Read More
2016-06-20 16:48
Studio Ghibli is infamous for their ability to make food and feasts look like the most beautiful thing since frozen pizza. But despite the lovely swirling ramen and crunchy bread, most of th… Read More
2016-06-17 21:24
Japan has released some rather frightening information regarding mountain explorers and hikers, as numbers of missing people reports and deaths continue to climb. As someone who loves hiking… Read More
2016-06-17 17:27
Why is Sadako from the Ring always terrifying people? Did anyone stop to think she just never had a chance to go on a proper date? Jeez, look how happy it’s made her now that she&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-06-16 21:19
I’m always excited to share with you our featured cosplayers and this month’s is no different. Come and say hi to the wonderful Houkakyou Cosplay! I’ve always loved costumi… Read More
2016-06-16 19:00
Age has nothing to do with being kawaii. At least that what myself and Bandai think, who is opening a new shop called Otona Joshi Biyori in Tokyo aimed at adult ladies. Of course Sailor Moon… Read More
2016-06-15 20:25
You don’t even have to know who Hatsune is or how to properly pronounce her name to realize how adorable this Computer plushie truly is. Remember when Bandai unveiled the Digimon Agumo… Read More
2016-06-15 18:13
Japan is a very space loving country. That said, they have a planetarium for just about every popular theme there is out there, and now, Disney has joined the list of those awesome star proj… Read More
2016-06-14 19:18
Last year’s Godzilla was mocked for being too fat, and now this year he’s being mocked for having a tail that resembles something of a male’s physical, um, frontal tai… Read More
2016-06-14 17:36
Ah yes, Itasha, the subculture and intriguing realm of dedicating your cars to your favorite anime characters. Usually these moving pieces of art are stationary (the art, not the car), howev… Read More
2016-06-13 21:08
Anime eyes are likely the biggest visual difference from all other animation. They are the building block of all our favorite characters, but one Japanese animator says they just can’t… Read More
2016-06-13 18:01
Every now and then I like to share a bit of music news to you all, both artists within and outside of Japan. In this instance I want you guys to check out a band that is looking to perform i… Read More
2016-06-13 17:23
Is a cute, roadrage-less world too much to ask for? Cute, mini, and loveable. These are all very important aspects of Japan that must be mastered in order to understand the modern cultu… Read More
2016-06-10 16:02
If you’re a fan of Yugioh whom would love to see the card game turn into an augmented reality experience and also happen to have the $3,000 Holo Lens headset, look no further, your pro… Read More
2016-06-09 19:23
Popular figure maker MegaHouse has just re-envisioned the hardcore, expression-less Android 18 from Dragon Ball Z. However, there have been some slight, umm, major “adjustments”… Read More
2016-06-09 17:24
The summer anime season is getting nearer and nearer, with new titles dropping and continuations of past series, which has you the most excited? Let’s take a look at the most anticipat… Read More
2016-06-08 17:54
I love it when companies find cute or innovative ways to explain or introduce themselves. This particular Japanese moving service uses the old tale of the boy who was born from a peach… Read More
2016-06-08 16:23
If you have no idea what ASMR is then you’re probably incredibly curious after reading the title. Don’t worry, it isn’t overly erotic, it’s just overly strange, yet p… Read More
2016-06-07 16:21
Simply put, Japan has a thing for cute butts. Remember when hamster butts were trending? No? Well it happened. Now it’s Pikachu’s turn, because apparently Pikachu butt is fantast… Read More
2016-06-06 15:51
Mcdonalds Japan is really going overboard with wacky, yet awesome ideas to convince customers to eat their food. The latest in the wacky saga is the Mcdonalds Japan gold nugget. Personally… Read More
2016-06-03 20:02
Credit cards and loan services aren’t exactly fun things to tackle. Perhaps given the right sensei, such as these lovely anime ladies, things would look a little more interesting. Say… Read More
2016-06-02 20:33
In a world full of cruel people, it’s good to have a social robot companion that watches your every move and knows your inner, deeper secrets within! No, but really, the Tapia robot is… Read More
2016-06-02 18:48
Usually when you envision anime eyes, you picture some form of massive ovals or squares that are nearly 6 times the size of realistic eyes. While this may be true for many anime, there are c… Read More
2016-06-01 21:25
I really had no intentions of writing another article that focuses so heavily on glasses as the previous one, but what the heck, spectacle power! In a world full of competitors that will do… Read More
2016-05-31 15:35
There’s just way too many Japanese dating sim titles to pick from these days, with each of them feeling all too familiar. Well, prepare for some unfamiliarity, via spectacles! I’… Read More
2016-05-23 20:40
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mayu Tomita who is in the hospital after being stabbed repeatedly during a fan gathering event. According to MSN, Japanese pop star Mayu Tomita was stabbed… Read More
2016-05-23 20:17
Finally, a survey that lists some of the annoying things that celebs, as opposed to normies post online to their social accounts. Perhaps this list will break some of the bad habit… Read More
2016-05-23 16:53
Japan’s Shinjuku Station is the ultimate hotspot for all things in the department of large-scale advertising. This month we’ve been given the world’s biggest chalkboar… Read More
2016-05-20 21:51
Virtual reality is still exploding all across the globe with a variety of companies, such as Sony’s Playstation, Oculus, Microsoft, Apple, and even phone companies jumping on the bandw… Read More
2016-05-19 20:17
Come and say hello to our wonderful and newest featured cosplayer, the lovely Koumori No Hime Cosplay! Hey! I’m Koumori No Hime Cosplay, (Koumori for short) an East Coast American cosp… Read More
2016-05-19 17:04
Japan is Japan. That said, they don’t need an excuse to do wild, wacky, and awesome things that we wish our countries would do. Nonetheless, Mcdonalds Japan is giving an excuse fo… Read More
2016-05-18 20:58
Japan is a culture that is deep-rooted in history and tradition, one that remains quite persistent to this day. Despite the country’s embrace and obsession with technology, Japan… Read More
2016-05-18 16:45
I love a good horror theme, but I’ve never been down with horror themed food, simply because I think food should look like food, not a maggot filet… However, Japan’s Shojo… Read More
2016-05-17 17:44
Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I went to the movies… I know, I struggle just to be normal on the most basic levels. However, I’m sure I’ll see Civil War so… Read More
2016-05-16 21:13
Believe it or not, those giant red dictionaries by Merriam Webster have noticed the Japanese words “senpai” and “kouhai”, which may be new additions to your next dict… Read More
2016-05-15 20:36
While we’re still a little unsure of when the public release of Pokemon Go is, I can still say I’m anticipating it as if it is any day now. However, I may be arrested because my… Read More
2016-05-13 21:24
There’s a pretty decent amount of magical anime series out there, but then again, some would argue there’s not enough. For those of you who know your magical anime very well, her… Read More
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