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Japanese Culture |
News on Japanese culture, humor, manga, and current affairs. Get to know Japan with this blog written by a Japanese girl living in Spain.
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23 Apr 2010 |
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Instructions for the Uchiage Hanabi Fireworks Projector |
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Learn how to use this Japanese product, which is available only on Curiosite. |
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31 Mar 2010 |
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Photo Zakka: The Japanese Art of Turning Photographs into Gift Objects |
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Photo Zakka is a new hobby in Japanese culture that consists of turning photos into objects. |
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5 Jan 2010 |
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Mog Mog Wanco: A Coin Eating Doggie Bank |
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It has a sensor on its nose and, whenever it detects a coin, it moves its mouth to beg you for it. Push the dog’s tail to empty the piggy bank. |
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26 Nov 2009 |
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Pichi pichi Ebi-san, A Shrimp Shaped Cell Phone Strap |
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It looks like a shrimp fresh out of the sea, but it’s actually a very realistic-looking cell phone strap. It comes in two models: cooked and live. |
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19 Nov 2009 |
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Micro Pets-i, Intelligent Pocket Size Robots |
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Micro Pets-i are animal-shaped Japanese mascots that move, sing and interact amongst themselves. |
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17 Nov 2009 |
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Otamatone, A Curious Instrument |
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Otamatone is an instrument that’s shaped like a tadpole and you can use it to create melodies using different techniques. Learn to play it! |
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29 Sep 2009 |
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Kudamemo, A Very Delicious Note Pad
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Kudamemo are note pads that are shaped like pears and apples and packed in real fruit boxes. They’re so realistic, you’ll want to take a bite. |
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14 Sep 2009 |
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Business Card Holder Shaped Like Nintendo’s Famicom |
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A new product was recently launched on the market in Japan: it’s a business card holder that’s shaped like Nintendo’s legendary Famicom game console. |
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1 Sep 2009 |
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Eco Hime, a japanese invention for covering up bathroom noises |
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Eco Hime is an ecologically friendly and very pretty japanese device about the size of a keychain. Carry it around with you to hide embarrassing noises in public toilets. |
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17 Aug 2009 |
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Chopsticks shaped like a Star Wars Lightsaber |
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They’re shaped like a Star Wars Lightsaber and come in 3 different models: Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Yoda. Enjoy mealtimes knowing that the Force is with you. |
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