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A suspicious person gawking outside a preschool [manga]
Preschools in Japan are a little different than back home. While there are poorly and expertly run academies, some of the more exciting nurseries seem…
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Shiba Inu Dreams It’s a Doorstop
Everyone Loves Charmy Charmy, a 4-year-old Shiba Inu lives with her owner @shiba_charmy and has gotten a lot of attention recently, even appearing on the…
Cosplayers to Watch: Nakanojojo (Photos and Interview)
Nakanojojo When he’s not designing apps for a famous IT company, Nakanojojo is enjoying his life in Japan as an artist registered with the Twin…
Child breaks model father was working on, mother turns it into gorgeous car ruins
Plastic modeling can be a rewarding, but frustrating hobby. Japanese Twitter user Buffy’s (@bafiwo) husband found that out when their young child accidentally broke a…
My Neighbor Totoro turned into most charming soba noodle meal
You might remember Japanese Twitter user BOC_METAL (@BOC_METAL) for their creative use of daiko oroshi (grated daikon radish) and plating skills to turn popular Japanese…
World’s first fish face photo book “Uozura” reveals a whimsical world of expressive fish
“Cold as a fish” may be a common idiom used for people who don’t show any emotions, but maybe it’s time to reconsider. Fish can…
Tokyo Sake Festival invites cosplayer Enako, entertainer Erina Kamiya, other celebrities
While sake consumption continues to increase internationally, Japanese people are drinking less sake than they used to. According to the National Tax Agency, consumption in…
Show your love for Sylvanian Families with this cute necklace collection
Ongoing popularity of Sylvanian Families Sylvanian Families (or Calico Critters if you’re in the US) continue to be popular both at home in Japan and…
Twitter user makes maze for playful spider crawling across monitor
Whether you think spiders are misunderstood household helpers or even the smallest ones give you the creeps, it appears that even they cannot resist the…
Japan’s poop museum releases big “kawaii poop” squeeze capsule toys
With adorable ham and egg hamsters and Cthulian squid-watermelon hybrids, capsule toys, or “Gacha”, can get pretty creative in Japan. Despite the seemingly never ending…
Store your pirate treasure in this lineup of fashionable One Piece mis zapatos bags
Japanese oddity online retailer Village Vanguard can be pretty eccentric when it comes to fashion choices, offering fashion options that range from sailor school uniform…
Cooking artist bakes up amazing Magikarp pie and other Pokémon, Animal Crossing delights
Derpy, cute, and fishy–it’s not uncommon to see Magikarp as an inspiration for Pokémon-themed treats, including a taiyaki version found in Akihabara. Chinese Twitter user…
Adorable corgi falls in love with Pokémon doppelganger plushie birthday present
Just about anyone would want a companion Pokémon to call their own, but the affectionately nicknamed “Puppy Pokémon” Yamper is likely at the top of…
Fancify your feet with these summer shoes from Village Vanguard
With Japan’s promised annual heat and humidity, exploring in the summer can be a trip full of blood, sweat and tears for our feet. Village…
Chirico, a super curly Selkirk Rex in Japan, always looks adorably judgmental
Even among knowledgeable cat lovers, the Selkirk Rex is a one that has been recently charming many who were previously unaware of the breed’s very…