Sushi restaurant serves up shrimp with anti-plague demon’s blessing
The world has been in chaos ever since the outbreak of novel corona virus (Covid-19) started in January 2020. In Japan, they shifted the state…
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‘Tourism Stationmaster’ Wasao—tiny-faced and adorable Akita canine—led a doggone good life
Visitors to Japan may be familiar with the legend of chūken Hachikō, a famously loyal dog. As the tale goes, Hachikō lived with his owner…
Meet Kei: an abandoned newborn anteater lovingly cared for by a Shizuoka zoo’s staff
The Izu Shaboten Zoo is located in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, and has all sorts of animals such as capybaras, chimpanzees, and kangaroos….
Hello Kitty teams up with epidemic-fighting monster Amabie to hasten end of pandemic
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
Japanese supermarket installs corner of “sexy and cute daikon”
Japanese Twitter user Kina (@kinaco_bd) stumbled upon some “interesting” produce at the supermarket recently. This photo was taken at said supermarket. When Kina walked passed…
Dirt-loving shiba inu has clever way to beat the heat
Kawadokoyuki (@lgm_) recentely tweeted a photo that has been receiving a lot of attention on the internet world. The dog you see in the photo…
Rilakkuma’s first official wedding plan will add the cute Japanese character’s charm to your big day
In Japan, there’s lots of ways to add dashes of your favourite characters to your wedding day. For super fans of Pokemon, you can get…
Kirby Cafe rolls out a new summer menu for 2020
If you’re a fan of the great pink round one, July is going to be a great time to visit Kirby Cafe! Back by popular…
Cat criminals caught breaking Japanese traditional sliding doors have priceless reaction
Anyone who lives in a house with shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, knows that the paper portions require replacement from time to time due…
First Sand Cat Born in Japan to Make Its Public Debut
Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Tochigi Prefecture recently welcomed a new member to their family: a female kitten sand cat. The cat, still to be…
Founder of Hello Kitty Proprietor Bows Out After 60-year Career
You know her, you love her, and you can’t live without her. Hello Kitty is the quintessence of harmlessness and cute, one of several iconic…
SEGA cooks up Sonic the Hedgehog chili cheese dog taiyaki
Taiyaki are one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets and street food. The fish-shaped pastries (specifically sea bream-shaped) actually don’t have any fish flavor or ingredients,…
Why are so many Japanese women pigeon toed?
It is an obvious, perennial question, one that must pop into the head of every visitor within 24 hours of touching down at Narita, and…
Demon Slayer character-inspired okonomiyaki released in Japan
Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated as “grill it how you like it”, because the savory pancake can be topped with anything outside the standard flour, eggs,…
“Virtual at-home cafe” is a virtually enjoyable maid cafe experience
From @home to at-home If you’ve ever visited Akihabara, or if you’ve been following grape Japan for a while, then you’ve probably heard of “at-home…