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 […]
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 […]
Baikal seals, also called Nerpa, are known for their yellowish-gray color and their ability among their species to give birth to twins. They can be found in freshwater, mostly in the isolated Lake Baikal in Russia, where they get their name. There are also populations of Baikal seals in East Asia. A female Baikal seal […]
When it comes to cooking, the Japanese consider food as an art form. They don’t just put their hearts into perfecting the taste and texture of each delicacy, but they also take a lot of time in making each presentation aesthetically pleasing. Take these sandwiches (with a twist!), for instance. Usually, a sandwich consists of […]
Trust Japan to have the craziest and most innovative ideas ever. The pandemic has made us heavily dependent on face masks whenever we go out of our houses, and a manufacturer in Japan just released a line of face masks that will make you smile under it (especially if you’re just really, really into lace). […]
Here’s an interesting trivia for you: Dolphins are naturally playful because their brain development is similar to humans–an attribute that makes them as smart as apes. They also live in a group that loves to socialize and hunt together. Despite being carnivores or meat-eaters, dolphins have “few natural enemies,” aside from humans. They suffer from […]
The human lifestyle has caused a rapid increase in plastic production—which in turn, became the main reason for environmental damage. With this, a Japanese company came up with an ingenious idea to lessen the plastic pollution through upcycling vinyl umbrellas. Due to its cheap value, these umbrellas easily break and buyers tend to just leave […]
Let’s be honest here. Whether you agree or not, a song gets viral not because of its relatability nor association with big celebrities. Usually, it’s all about the annoyingly catchy lyrics that haunt you for weeks and even follow you wherever you go! A good-case-in-point is the novelty song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), which went viral in […]
When fear and anxiety start to consume us (especially in the midst of a global pandemic), we find ourselves looking for comfort in things like memes, food, and pets. But for this Japanese mom-to-be, seeing her unborn child via fetal ultrasound is more than just enough to make her feel relieved from the COVID-19 threat, […]