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Author: Nick Esh

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Kyushu, Japan hit by Heavy Rain as death toll rises 49

July 7, 2020 Nick Esh

The Weather Department informed the highest rainfall warning to Fukuoka, Nagasaki, requesting people to take care of themselves and protect

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Shiojiri Station – The train station that doubles as a wine vineyard

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

Hidden away by the Japanese Alps, is Shiojiri City. Regardless of the fact that it is located in the centre

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Toy Story characters get mini-dessert tribute thanks to Japanese cake shop’s adorable set

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

Thanks to Ginza Cozy Corner, a sweets making chain known for their beautifully presented desserts, Japanese Disney fans are spoilt

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New water anmitsu dessert is a beautiful take on traditional Japanese sweets

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

Anmitsu is a traditional summertime Japanese dessert made from anko red bean paste and agar jelly. It’s typically served with

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Osaka’s Hello Kitty and My Melody summer tea party includes adorable vegan sweets options

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

There’s only one thing better than a themed tea party based around a Sanrio character, and that’s a themed tea

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Japanese photographer captures beautiful scene of flowers in sea of dancing fireflies

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

Talented Japanese photographer and CG artist Yutaka Kagaya (KAGAYA) is known for his breathtaking nightime photography, particularly one-shot photos that

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Adorable chibi-cigarette doll unites smokers and non-smokers with cuteness

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

No matter how much you like smoking, you probably haven’t found yourself wanting to hug and cuddle your cigarettes. Japanese

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McDonald’s Japan’s Hokkaido melon frappes are coming to save us from the summer heat

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

One of the cool things about fast food chains in Japan is their propensity to feature seasonal Japanese specialties that

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Two cats fall in noodle love with cup Japanese noodle beds

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

Food-shaped pet beds that turn your cats and dogs into napping treats have become popular lately (including this adorable fruit

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Office employee makes Evangelion A.T. Field clear partition as coronavirus protection

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

While those that can work from home as a protective measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), those

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Snow covered Mt. Fuji ice bars released in Japan

June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a

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Japanese-Spanish actor Yu Shirota speaks out against cyberbullying

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 Nick Esh

The death of female professional wrestler Hana Kimura on May 23, 2020 prompted a great deal of sympathy from fans

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Japanese kimono maker crafts stylish masks for hostess club workers

June 20, 2020December 1, 2020 Nick Esh

Safety measures in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have impacted many businesses in Japan, but nightlife

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Japan’s Barbie Licca-chan wears face mask, rides Licca Eats scooter, uses self-checkout

June 20, 2020 Nick Esh

In the post-pandemic “new normal” of self-quarantining and social distancing, doll makers have also been stepping up to the plate

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Cats purr as Demon Slayer characters in gorgeous cosplay photo shoots

June 20, 2020 Nick Esh

Adorable cat cosplay is certainly nothing new, but Japanese Twitter user and cosplay enthusiast Yagyou (@YagyouNEKO) takes things to the

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Cat falls in love with look-alike plushie toy

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 Nick Esh

If you ever come across your doppelganger in the flesh, you’re more than likely to have a big shock, but

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Japanese artist illustrates love story between Medusa and a blind man

June 19, 2020 Nick Esh

Art fans may remember tacit but incredibly talented Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (アボガド6), whose artwork frequently explores the darker side of

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Studio Ghibli takes on street fashion in classic anime design ‘American casual’ shirts

June 19, 2020 Nick Esh

GBL is a lineup of official Studio Ghibli merchandise which reimagines motifs from the classic animations as trendy and wearable

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Why Black Lives Matter Protests Have Reached Japan

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

People in Japan have joined the growing number of global supporters of Black Lives Matter and those who condemn police

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Japanese Broadcaster Posts Wildly Ignorant Anime About Black Lives Matter, Immediately Regrets It

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, took down an anime about the Black Lives Matter movement after receiving complaints that the animation

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Japan’s Richest Man Says Racial Tensions Are ‘Breaking’ America

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

The world’s view on the United States is changing as it faces country-wide protests following the murder of George Floyd,

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Clay artist crafts Inteleon figure to be their Pokémon cup ramen assistant

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

If you were told that Inteleon was going to help you cook your instant ramen somehow, you might imagine that

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Pink blob hug therapy PC cushion sees spike in male customers

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

This pink and expressionless, but cuddly character, is MAMO. MAMO is one of many PC cushions sold in Japan. They’re

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Pokémon characters get shiny new renditions through artist’s illustrations on Instagram

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

At only 18 years old, Jane Chong has created a unique art style that truly shines. She’s known online as

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Stray Cat Manga’s Satisfying Twist Ending

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

Regardless of whether you’re a cat lover or not, (though if you clicked on this story I bet you are)

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Japanese art student creates terrifyingly beautiful forest of despair

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

When you take a walk in the woods, you usually ready yourself for stumbling upon mud, bugs, rash-causing leaves and

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Cream soda looks like a bottle of mayonnaise just for the heck of it

June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

Some people just can’t get enough of mayonnaise. There’s even a name for mayo-holics in Japanese: マヨラー mayorā. Although it’s

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Naomi Osaka Told to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Supporting Black Lives Matter

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Nick Esh

The May 25th murder of George Floyd sent shock waves throughout the United States and the international community. A video

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Historic Kyoto teahouse’s gorgeous matcha hydrangea parfaits return for rainy season in Japan

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

The matcha parfait is a piece of art, and Japan’s dessert masters continue to push the art form to new

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Japanese KFCs dress Col. Sanders in armor to show gratitude and resistance to COVID-19

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating half a century of business in Japan this year. And as they’ve done since 1984,

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Rilakkuma’s augmented reality magic is back on the menu at Tokyo projection mapping cafe

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Character themed cafes are a common sight in Tokyo, but Harajuku AR box takes the cuteness to a new level.

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Add awesome first generation Pokemon embroidery to your polo with Pokemon Shirts’ summer line

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

If you’re a diehard Pokemon fan who likes to wear their love of the series on their sleeve (or any

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115 year old traditional Niigata specialty ‘floating star’ sweets can now be ordered online

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Japan’s food culture is known for regional specialties, which sometimes can only be bought by tourists when they actually visit

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Man charged in “Cat Island” poisoning may have singly decimated island’s cat population

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

There are a few islands called “Cat Island” in Japan. The most famous one is Aoshima in Ehime prefecture, but

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Papercraft artist makes awesome Gundam figure out of McDonald’s wrappings

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Japanese Twitter user and papercraft artist Kasama (@KASAMASHINTARO) made a homemade figurine of an anime character, using the paper wraps

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Is Japan’s shaved ice miso ramen the kakigori crossover summer treat we’ve always needed?

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Japan’s swelteringly humid summers can be a challenge, even for those who have lived in the country their whole life.

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Japan’s popular karaage-kun fried chicken officially certified as space food

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

One of the most popular types of hot convenience store food in Japan is Lawson’s “Karaage-kun”, nuggets of karaage (Japanese

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20 sumo wrestlers save woman who plunged from a bridge in Tokyo

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Due to the ongoing pandemic, members of the general public don’t have too many opportunities to see sumo wrestlers up

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Give yourself a starry and lunar aura with Japan’s beautiful full moon umbrella

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

If you’re not looking to settle for the clear and cheap umbrellas you see at convenience stores in Japan, you

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Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully

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Designer turns legendary beasts into cuddle buddies with Baby Nessie and Yeti dolls

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

It’s fair to say that although many are fascinated by the possible existence of legendary creatures such as the Loch

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Japanese condom company’s anime “Condom Battler Goro” teaches safe condom use

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

Okamoto Industries, Inc. is the largest condom maker in Japan. Their condoms are famous not only domestically, but also abroad.

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Pokémon characters get shiny new renditions through artist’s illustrations on Instagram

June 13, 2020 Nick Esh

At only 18 years old, Jane Chong has created a unique art style that truly shines. She’s known online as

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Beautiful Japanese swimsuit model performs knockout Tifa Final Fantasy cosplay(Photos)

June 11, 2020 Nick Esh

23 years is practically an eternity in the video game industry, and so while 1997’s Final Fantasy VII’s reputation as

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Japanese companies developing cool face masks for summer

June 8, 2020 Nick Esh

Several companies in different fields are hurrying to develop cool and dry face masks to help people in the upcoming

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Japanese gravure idol drummer bangs out anime themes and more

June 7, 2020 Nick Esh

It can be hard to stand apart in the world of Japanese gravure models, even if you have very fishy

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Japanese mascot Chiitan condemns racism in wake of upheaval in America

June 7, 2020 Nick Esh

Susaki city’s icon Chiitan is one of the most globally recognizable Japanese mascots going today, gaining fame for having an

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Japan Grows Mini Bronchi to Test COVID-19 Drug

June 7, 2020 Nick Esh

The results were published days after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe fully lifted the country’s state of emergency. Japanese scientists created

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