Sculptures

Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures

March 9, 2022 by Japan Informer

Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito makes dazzling humorous, fascinating, and intriguing stone sculptures. Hirotoshi creates unique elements in solid stones, like human mouths, coins, seeds, zippers, and other everyday objects. Each sculpture is so beautifully designed that we can forget that they're composed of stone, not the soft material they look like, like paper, fabric plastic, … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures

Niigata Has Been Invaded By Huge Mythical Creatures Made From Straw!!

September 16, 2021 by Japan Informer

If you head to Niigata a right now, you'll find giant lions and eagles as well as crabs, spiders, and other animals made from leftover straw from the seasonal harvest. The monumental sculptures form part of the Wara art Festival -- wara means "rice straw" in Japanese. This event started back in 2008 and is a collaboration between local farmers and the Tokyo art … [Read more...] about Niigata Has Been Invaded By Huge Mythical Creatures Made From Straw!!

Pepsi Flavors You Can Only Buy In Japan

As we live in an increasingly global world, it can be difficult to find cultural products that are truly unique to certain countries. Fortunately, in Japan, there are food and drinks options that cannot be found anywhere else. In terms of food, there are certainly varieties of sushi that other countries wish they possessed, but […]

Maneki-Neko: Interesting History Of The Japanese Lucky Cat

You’ve likely seen the little Maneki-Neko decoration waving at you from shop windows and eateries if you’ve ever traveled to Japan or other Asian countries. The Maneki-Neko figure, also known as the greeting cat, fortunate cat, money cat, joyful cat, and calling cat, is said to bring fortune to establishments. The renowned fortunate charm has […]

Yuzuru Hanyu To Miss World Championships Due To Ankle Injury

The Japan Skating Federation announced Tuesday that Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skating’s star, will not be able to compete in this month’s world championships due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Beijing Olympics. The 2-time Olympic Champion tasted the ice two times during this year’s Beijing Olympics. It seemed like more than winning; he […]

Princess Mako Diagnosed with Complex PTSD; Result Of Years Of Media’s Harsh Criticisms

After several years of controversy, Princess Mako is set to marry on the 26th day of the month of October. Still, she’ll forgo the traditional ceremony and deny the usual amount of money given to royal brides when they marry outside aristocracy. On Friday, The Imperial Household Agency announced the day of the wedding and […]

Super Incredible Girl Drummer FOOLS Crowd at Japanese Mall! So Cool!

Super Incredible GIrl Drummer FOOLS Crowd at Japanese Mall! So Cool! Check out some great deals on MANY ITEMS- Guitars, Drums. we write this article and share this for supporting this girl and dedicated to all the hard working ladies that perform or play any kind of instrument. SUPPORT our ladies! “Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of […]

All about the Shiba Inu-A very famous Japanese dog breed

The Shiba Inu is a famous dog breed in Japan. They are moderately compact, with a slightly longer body but not very tall. They have typical dogs from the Northern heritage with features like small erect ears, thick fur, a powerful body, and curled tail. Their expression is often bold, spirited, and good-natured. Their gait […]

Japan’s Princess Mako is Getting Married and Leaving Her Royal Title

Japanese Princess rejects $1.36 Million pay given to female royals leaving royalty. She will be living as a commoner in the USA after wedding.After postponing marriage a couple of years ago, Japan’s Princess Mako’s marriage with her boyfriend, Kei Komura. It will take place before the end of the year. She has announced to leave […]

Pikmin Gummies will hit the store in September in Japan

It has been twenty years since the Pikmin first got released. However, it looks like the company has no intentions of bringing some proper sequels to the Pikmin series. It’s not like we do not have anything else to rely on, like the re-released version of Pikmin 3 on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Ninatic’s […]

No, It`s Not a Roller Coaster! It’s a Bridge in Japan

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to ride a roller coaster sitting in your own car, then the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan might be your chance. Although the bridge doesn’t have any spins or loops, it can make even the most confident drivers fearful of driving on it. We would like to share some of the best photos of this scream-worthy place. Get ready to feel the […]

10 Most Famous Cat Breeds In Japan

Let’s remember our feline friends who have made the internet a riot with their funny, cute videos and photos. Cats are the most notable thing on the internet. Japan has kept cats as domestic pets for thousands of years. There are close to 10,000,000 cats in Japan, making them more popular than dogs. Japan has […]