Woodworker ?saka Hiromichi is a man at the pinnacle of his craft, having been officially designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. His pieces are imbued with a beguiling beaut…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 0 comments

“Ever lose your drink cup during an evening with friends then wonder if the cup you picked up was actually yours?” asks NY-based Japanese designer Akira Yoshimura. That eventually led him to create…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 1 comment

100 yen shops are a type of store that sells a variety of products for 100 yen (100 yen plus 5 percent consumption tax). They sell processed foods, cosmetic accessories, tableware, cookware, commodit…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 2 comments

With bottles of bubbly and a purification ceremony, a Google-backed undersea cable was given a warm welcome on a beach in Japan last week, a critical step in building the highest capacity data link i…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 1 comment

I had to go outside for shopping on Wednesday, and one of the things I needed was bread for breakfast the next morning. Generally, I have a hard-boiled egg, and two breakfast rolls, plus orange juice…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 0 comments

KYOTO--Researchers here said they have converted skin tissue into nerve cells using commercially available chemicals. The scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine said May 1 they …

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photos by InDigital courtesy Vogue Japan

Kimono-sleeved coats, embroidered koi fish, sheered mink applique of Mt. Fuji and wooden get_a sandals. I’m not describing a night of _kaiseki cuisine in …

posted by  RamenRyan | 8 years, 10 months ago | 1 comment

Its that time of the month again where we take a lookie around the holy land - Akihabara - the one stop for all your electronic and anime/manga needs. Today's post includes photos taken at Super Pota…

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The days may be getting shorter and colder, but even so, Tokyo doesn't turn into a dark and desolate place at this less than cheery time of year. In fact, the city transforms into a sparkling winter …

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Suika-wari, watermelon crushing, is a national favorite seasonal game in summer. There even exits the Japan Suika-Wari Association (JSWA), and they state official rules for Suikawari! Forget about th…

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