Even amphibians love Japan’s unmanned drink dispensers, but what do you do if you want your change? Among the many great things about Japanese vending machines is that they never fail to take paper money. When you slide your 1,000-yen bill into a Japanese vending machine, you can be certain it will accept your payment as surely as a human salesperson would. Of course, … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to do these things when you meet some adorable mini frogs at a Japanese vending machine
Thigh Photographer in Japan are exhibiting 1000 legs in Upcoming exhibit
Japan’s premier thigh photographer Yuya Sugiyama is set to turn this year’s autumn into the “season of thighs” with an upcoming exhibit featuring previous and latest works. Popularly known as Yuria, the mysterious photographer whose gender has yet to be revealed, has been making a living by taking photos of women’s thighs. The artist’s exhibit, “The World of Thighs … [Read more...] about Thigh Photographer in Japan are exhibiting 1000 legs in Upcoming exhibit
Japan’s ‘Firework’s Festival’ is like a financial crises, they illuminate the sky even as they go pop
Japan’s ‘Firework’s Festival’ Proves Their Fireworks Game is on a Whole New Level All architecture is great architecture after sunset; perhaps the architecture is really a nocturnal art, like the art of firework. Firework displays are enjoyed at major gatherings and events such as an annual celebration in Japan called Hanabi Taikai, which means Fireworks … [Read more...] about Japan’s ‘Firework’s Festival’ is like a financial crises, they illuminate the sky even as they go pop
100 Year old Japan, as seen through the lens of arnold gethe
Arnold Genthe (1869 – 1942) was a German-born photographer who emigrated to San Francisco at the age of 26 and made a name for himself photographing Chinatown, but also the city’s wealthy socialites. In 1908 Genthe followed his passion and interest in ukiyo-e prints, sparked by a chance meeting with Japanese art scholar Ernest Fenellosa, and traveled to Japan where he spent 6 … [Read more...] about 100 Year old Japan, as seen through the lens of arnold gethe
Japanese scientists create ice cream that doesn’t melt
It's a summertime miracle! The future is now, folks: Japanese scientists have discovered a completely organic way to make ice cream retain its shape and not melt for several hours. Your taste buds won't notice, unless you have the patience and willpower to observe rather than eat your frozen treats this summer. A team of Japanese scientists has developed a way to make … [Read more...] about Japanese scientists create ice cream that doesn’t melt
Massive storm lights up Tokyo with thousands of lightning strikes
Tokyo’s night sky was lit up with a natural “light show” after the city was hit with one of the strongest thunderstorms in recent years. Locals reportedly did not know what to expect after an upcoming thunderstorm was announced the day before as Japan has been subjected to extreme weather phenomenon in the past decade. If you’ve been reading the news recently, you’ll know … [Read more...] about Massive storm lights up Tokyo with thousands of lightning strikes
Top 10 Popular Onsen towns in Japan
An 'Onsen’, is a natural hot spring bath and is one of the most popular places to relax both the body and mind in Japan. As Japan is situated in a volcanic area, thousands of onsen are scattered throughout Japan are often best enjoyed out in the countryside.Most onsen across Japan contain minerals that are good to mitigate various kinds of diseases such as rheumatism and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Popular Onsen towns in Japan
New Japanese Rice Cooker Can Reduce Sugar By Up to 25%
A new rice cooker from Japan is reportedly able to reduce sugar content by up to 25%. Released on Aug. 7, the aptly-named “Healthy Support Rice Cooker” advances the rice-cooking technology in Japan, where rice is a staple part of everyone’s diet. Developed by manufacturer Iris Ohyama, the cooker features two “low sugar” rice modes: (1) a “10% cut mode” for people who want … [Read more...] about New Japanese Rice Cooker Can Reduce Sugar By Up to 25%
Ninja Museum in Japan Broken into at Night, Gets Over $9,000 Stolen
A museum known for its ninja attraction in Mie Prefecture, Japan was the target of a late-night burglary on Monday, with nearly $10,000 taken from a safe. Image Screenshot via NHK What happened: Iga-ryu Ninja Museum confirmed the events on Thursday, according to Kyodo News. The museum was reportedly unmanned since 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Police were alerted after the … [Read more...] about Ninja Museum in Japan Broken into at Night, Gets Over $9,000 Stolen
Japanese Army Uses 3,500 Tons Of Snow To Create Massive Star Wars Sculpture For Snow Festival
Some dedicated Star Wars fans in Japan have just created what may be the most epic pieces of Star Wars art that I’ve ever seen. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces’ 11th Brigade used bulldozers to move 3,500 tons of snow into a pile that they then carefully crafted into a 23m-wide and 15m-tall epic monument to Darth Vader and his Imperial forces, complete with an … [Read more...] about Japanese Army Uses 3,500 Tons Of Snow To Create Massive Star Wars Sculpture For Snow Festival
Cats Tattooing Each Other In Surreal Japanese Ink Wash Paintings
Meet Kazuaki Horitomo – a California-based Japanese artist that has two great passions in life – cats and tattoos. The artist decided to combine the two and great new project was born – Monmon Cats. Monmon Cats is Horitomo’s tattooed cat art brand, and it’s absolutely amazing. The artist often uses tebori (Japanese hand tattooing) to apply the ink on people and also makes … [Read more...] about Cats Tattooing Each Other In Surreal Japanese Ink Wash Paintings
Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured In Japan
If you’ve been reading Bored Panda for a long time, you had probably already seen all kind of amazing cloud formations or clouds shaped like dragons, dogs and dinosaurs. However, this time twitter user @pmxpvrtmx (Poppy) has captured a perfectly spherical one floating above houses in Fujisawa, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. “When I looked out of the car window I saw a … [Read more...] about Mysterious Perfectly Spherical Cloud Captured In Japan