Lolita Beauty Isn’t Only Skin Deep
A dark-skinned model's first-person perspective shows a different shade of Lolita fashion.
3rd Round of KISS Ukiyo-e On Sale Now!
Incredible artists collaborate to produce woodblock prints based on KISS rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Paul Stanley.
Animated Film Recreates the Beauty of Tokyo
Marvel at the uncannily realistic images of Tokyo portrayed in the animated film 'The Garden of Words.'
Fashionable Sailor Moon Attire
Transform your wardrobe with a little moon prism powder magic!
Shinobi Wanted, Apply Within!
If you happen to reside in Aichi Prefecture and are needing some extra dough, why not audition to become a prefecture ninja?
Keep Warm in a Samurai-Inspired Hoodie
Brave the winter cold and face your enemies with your very own samurai armor hoodie!
Create Your Very Own Anime Film!
The same animation software that created the wonderful Ghibli film 'Princess Mononoke' will be available to download for free!
The Whole-Body Gaming Experience!
From your head to your feet, you'll be able to control a 3-D scanned version of yourself in IBM Japan's newest gaming project.
Kyoto's 1,000-Year-Old Hand Embroidery
This shop in Kyoto carries on a tradition of silk embroidery that dates back to the Asuka Period (592-710).
Travel Back in Time to the Early 20th Century
Slip back into the Taisho Period when you slip on one of these stunning kimono.
The Ultimate Group Tent
Enjoy your own personal space or chat it up in the communal meeting room in this outdoor tent!
4 Ways J-Pop Has Gone Sakura for 2016
There are plenty of J-pop songs with cherry tree, or 'sakura,' in the title. Here are four new entries from 2016 alone!
People Dressed as Animals Dressed Like People
The smash hit movie 'Zootopia' inspires cosplay enthusiasts to create real-life versions of their favorite animated characters.
Think You're Cut Out to Be a Shrine Maiden?
A job listing site in Japan is currently featuring a very interesting part-time job in the new Akihabara Shrine.
How Japanese Textiles Enable Global Fashions
Nobuyuki Ota, the CEO of the Cool Japan Fund and an expert on fashions both domestic and overseas, expounds on the history and appeal of Japanese textiles.
FEMM — PoW! / L.C.S. Review
POW!/L.C.S. is packed with some killer remixes, but it’s not the new material that’s the star here—it’s the (finally!) CD release of Femm-Isation, FEMM's previously digital-only release.
Unleash Your Creative Side at this Tokyo Café
Sip on a latte while you work at one of seven hands-on stations that let you experience some of the work that goes into creating anime and manga!
Walk Inside a Work of Art
'Oiwa Island 2' is an immersive painting created inside an inflatable vinyl dome that you can not only view, but walk into!
10 Ways to Deck Yourself Out in Okayama Denim
Okayama Prefecture is the heart of denim in Japan. Check out these 10 pieces from Okayama Denim that will have you set in some fine Japan-made threads, great for both denim newbies and real denim heads!
300-Year-Old Hemp Makes a Modern Comeback
Founded in Nara in 1716, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is finding new ways to bring its traditional textiles to a modern market, both domestically and overseas.
