A Utah mom inadvertently sparked a fire when she threw a Japanese-themed birthday party for her daughter, Caitlyn, and posted about it on her blog. Tumblr somehow got a hold of it, and some users started dragging the mom for encouraging racism. One commentator, who happened to be Japanese, however, came in to set the record straight, and it was pretty much the mic drop of the … [Read more...] about Someone Called This Girl’s Japanese Tea Party Racist, But Then This Japanese User Stepped In
10+ Incredible Balloon Animals By Japanese Artist
Japanese Artist (Masayoshi Matsumoto) started making these seven years ago, I was really inspired by wildlife pictures and wanted to see if I could create realistic animals of my own," Matsumoto told Metro. His pieces take the self-taught artist a minimum of two hours to complete and more complex project last up to six. All of his work becomes even more stunning when you … [Read more...] about 10+ Incredible Balloon Animals By Japanese Artist
People Are Freaking Out About This Japanese Woman Walking In Pigeon Shoes
Japanese shoemaker Kyoto Ohata has created a hilarious pair of pigeon-themed high heels and everyone is freaking out. Some people hate it, others love it but probably only a few know that actually these shoes serve a very specific purpose. Ohata often walks through an area that’s filled with pigeons and the birds scatter in fear when she strolls down the pavement. So, not to … [Read more...] about People Are Freaking Out About This Japanese Woman Walking In Pigeon Shoes
Meet Ryuji, The Most Artistic Shiba From Japan
The Okayama canine serves face to some 127 thousand followers every day, and it’s hard not to fall in love with such a fluffy, cuddly-looking character. His distinctive tongue and grin say more than words ever could, and he always sports a dapper bandanna – even a small hat when the mood strikes! Shiba Inus are a uniquely Japanese breed known for their good nature. They shot … [Read more...] about Meet Ryuji, The Most Artistic Shiba From Japan
Photographer Captures Small Yet Utterly Delightful Buildings In Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, may be well known for its grand old temples and stately imperial villas, but one long-time resident decided to shine the spotlight on the beauty of the city's more humble architecture. About a year ago, photographer and founder of Kyoto Journal magazine, John Einarsen, began shooting an Instagram series called "Small Buildings of Kyoto" … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Small Yet Utterly Delightful Buildings In Kyoto, Japan
This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Perfect
Turns out, cats know more martial arts than ninjutsu. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki has decided to dedicate a fair portion of his time to shooting cats during their totally serious combat practices, and the result is purrrfect. Threatening stares, explosive kicks, powerful punches, Hiroyuki has captured it all. He has successfully proven that felines have unlocked … [Read more...] about This Japanese Photographer Specializes In Shooting Ninja Cats, And The Result Is Too Perfect
4 Breathtaking Reasons Why Japan is so Peculiar
Wherever you live, it is likely that you find Japan one of the most interesting countries in the world. Japanese oddities have become something of a legend. Why did that happen? How Japan ended up separated from the rest of the world Reason No. 1: Insularity. It’s not easy to maintain relations with the world when you’re surrounded by the sea. But that’s not all there … [Read more...] about 4 Breathtaking Reasons Why Japan is so Peculiar
Japanese Artist Makes Impressive And Detailed Animal Sculptures From Wood
The Japanese artist Moriyuki Kono residing in Canada specializes in wood carving and does amazing works of animals that live in the forests. His sculptures are made of red cedar wood and the results are incredible, he documents the whole process in photos and videos to later show their fans on social media. Source:Bored Panda … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Makes Impressive And Detailed Animal Sculptures From Wood
18 Proofs That Japan Is Full of Surprises
Japan is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, where centuries-old traditions peacefully coexist alongside bustling innovation. 18. Tokyo is the safest metropolis in the world. The Economist Intelligence Unit research center published a rating of the safest cities in the world that included such categories as information and personal security, healthcare and … [Read more...] about 18 Proofs That Japan Is Full of Surprises
Rescuers race to find survivors after Japan floods Death toll rises to 110 as officials warn of more landslides
The death toll from Japan’s worst flooding disaster in 35 years rose to more than 110 on Monday, with dozens still missing. Record rainfall deluged central and southwestern Japan last week, causing widespread flooding, landslides, burst riverbanks and collapsed buildings. While the rain eased off in some areas on Monday, swathes of Japan remained underwater and flood … [Read more...] about Rescuers race to find survivors after Japan floods Death toll rises to 110 as officials warn of more landslides
Bold Japanese Tattoos That Looks Like Full Body Suits
APAN| Gakkin's dramatic tattoo style is so heavy and dense, it almost looks like his customers are wearing body suite! Drawing on the traditional Japanese style while paying tribute to the art of Irezumi, Gakkin's tattoos are a bold statement in black and white. Gakkin's passion for tattoos began as an innocent habit of hanging out at local tattoo shops while he was … [Read more...] about Bold Japanese Tattoos That Looks Like Full Body Suits
Japanese Photographer Insert Herself into her Childhood Photos
JAPAN| Photographer Chino Otsuka has been able to make that impossible journey back into her past, thanks to her mastery of Photoshop. In her captivating series Imagine Finding Me, she flawlessly places herself into numerous photos from her childhood, standing, sitting, or lying next to her former self. Her illusory work has earned her the title of "The Time-Traveling … [Read more...] about Japanese Photographer Insert Herself into her Childhood Photos