LOOK: Restaurant in Japan uses cute stuffed animals for social distancing
One restaurant in Japan is turning to adorable stuffed animals for a fun way to observe social distancing as it welcomes customers again.
Happy birthday, Pac-Man! Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about it
They say, the 1980s was generally considered as the golden age of video games. It was the era when arcade-like games, with simple designs but complex gameplay, began entering pop-culture and became a popular form of entertainment. There was Contra, Ultimate IV: Quest of The Avatar, Boulder Dash, and Prince of Persia to name a […]
Japanese food service delivers meals using half-naked muscle men
Do you want to have your (beef)cake and eat it too? A new food delivery service in Nagoya, Japan is gaining popularity because of its unique delivery guys—half-naked buff men giving you your order of sushi right at your doorstep. Delivery Macho is the brainchild of Masanori Sugiura, the president of Aichi Prefecture-based catering company […]
Remember, ‘Atashin’chi?’ It’s back and you can watch it online for free
Does the name “Atashin’chi” ring a bell? If yes, but can’t remember exactly where you’ve heard it before then let us give you a quick refresher. In 2002, there was a Japanese series titled Atashin’chi (my home) and it was about the daily experiences of the Tachibanas. The cast consists of Mother, who takes pride […]
WATCH: Deer chill out among cherry blossoms in Japan’s Nara Park
Even as the world remains on lockdown amid the pandemic, Japan’s famous Nara Park in Osaka remains as breathtaking as ever during the cherry blossom season.
Sailor Moon receives the most ‘creative’ versions after #sailormoonredraw trended on Twitter
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon is undoubtedly one of those Japanese anime series that has had an immense impact on pop culture. In fact, the 1992 franchise’s popularity has never faltered and it’s evident even in the younger generation, which patronizes its merch, ornaments, and cosplay costumes. But Sailor Moon is more than just a story […]
‘Beauty dictionary’ in Japan teaches young girls how to praise their crushes
As children reach puberty, parents can expect a lot of changes not just in their physical appearances but also in their social skills. Most of them will surely start getting awkward in gatherings or develop feelings for other kids due to the release of “special hormones” in the body. So if you happen to have […]
Ghibli museum releases free virtual tour–and seriously, we’ve enjoyed every bit of it
The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan is undoubtedly one of the must-go destinations for Miyazaki fans. Apart from being a multi-storied mansion that is filled with intricate artworks and contraptions, this one-of-a-kind museum also gives its visitors a door to the Japanese animation studio’s whimsical universe. But scoring a ticket is going to be […]
This invention is what everyone needs to get out of that boring virtual meeting
Ever since the “confinement period” started, interacting with our friends, families, and colleagues virtually has become more common today than in the past. With the way we live now, our only means to stay connected—no matter how much we hate seeing our faces on our phone screens—is to go face-to-face via video chat apps. In […]