The new ¥1000 banknote from the Bank of Japan highlights Hokusai's famous "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," appealing to tourists and Hokusai art fans alike.
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A painting that the Fab Four co-painted in the 1960s has re-emerged on the auction block, where it could fetch as many as six figures.
The trailer for "Godzilla Minus One" has dropped, and it's about to unleash some serious Kaiju chaos on your screens! This latest Toho creation takes us on a wild ride through postwar Japan, and trust me, it's a rollercoaster you won't want to miss.
Rhino, the renowned record label is releasing The Doors' iconic 1968 "Golden Album," originally a treasure reserved only for Japanese fans.
Amid reconstruction after World War II, Japan saw the emergence of modern manga, which quickly became a favorite pastime of its citizens.
This perhaps the first true disposable razor. They are made from milk cartons. They are great for the travel and hospitality business. They will make their first appearance on April 1st in Japan by KAI Industries
Kaiyodo’s first entry into the DC line of comic book characters. Introducing Batman!
My eye is up here.
Here is a hairdo that the Jolly Green Giant and Little Sprout would be proud of. The ripe tomato hairdo is hot in Japan, it…
Japanese animation in marketing terms exploded like a silent mushroom in 1963 with the advent of Astro Boy. The world was unaware of the animation…
Japanese 1975 extraterrestrial monster illustrations from Monster Brains.
Forget the fountain of youth. Japan has as solution for anti-aging. An ingenious company from Japan just found a cool way to convince your wife…
Gas is a clean fuel in Japan and throughout the Japanese landscape you will find giant size gas tanks with friendly designs. As long as…
This is one game where you can get pissed all you want. The more pissed you are, you will be a bigger winner. Sega’s urinal…
The future is here, this 3D hologram of Japanese fantasy singer Hatsune Miku. It’s only the beginning. Will the Rolling Stones live forever now? Their…
The phenomenon surrounding Godzilla and its fellow Japanese Kaiju is a subject that unfolds within the realms of scientific exploration. The intricate anatomy of their destructive capabilities is meticulously illustrated.
A is for apartment or perhaps abode. This is a rather odd shaped building. No mistaking this house. You will never give bad directions when…
If you are claustrophobic, the subway in Japan is not for you. There are not too many people happy to travel in subways. Tomoyuki Sakaguchi…
Here is food for thought. Japanese curry. This is comfort food for the soul. Brought to Japan by the English when the British Empire was…
Hello Kitty pop culture mash-ups are quite popular. Illustrator / designer Joseph Senior has created a slew of send-ups for some iconic franchise characters. via-toysrevil
Manholes are pretty standard in many countries. Many will sport the town’s name and serve two purposes, one to drain water and the other a…
The enduring popularity of has even prompted a remarkable tribute in Kobe, Japan, where a colossal 59-foot Gigantor monument is currently under construction.
Japan has always been unique when it comes to fashion. They have assimilated with the rest of the world faster than any nation since the…