Tiny toy lets you enjoy the ubiquitous Japanese supermarket jingle at any time
If you visit a Japanese supermarket, you may hear pre-recorded announcements about the specials and discounted items of the day, set to a catchy jingle….
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If you visit a Japanese supermarket, you may hear pre-recorded announcements about the specials and discounted items of the day, set to a catchy jingle….
There’s a famous pun in Japan that goes: 「布団がふっとんだ。」 “Futon ga futtonda” means “a blanket was blown away.” There are many such puns like this…
“Too cute!” “I laughed. What the heck was going on?” “I thought it was an ornament because it was so still.” I’d like to introduce…
For the past year (and a bit), most of us have been spending a lot more time inside, and many have turned to at-home workouts…
After a 2 year hiatus, Suminoe Art Beat festival is set to return to the Creative Center Osaka in Kitagaya, Suminoe on the 14th of…
Diehard fans of video games will find this occurrence very relatable. After spending as many waking hours as possible on a new game, it can…
With October 31st just around the corner, orange-colored sweets matching the festive Halloween mood are lined up in various stores in many parts of Japan….
Bakeries in Japan are filled with loaves and slices of bread that resembles quite a lot of things. Whether it be cats, melons, or water…
Small glass plates are useful for many things. Some people use them to serve food and desserts, to serve sweets for entertaining, or to hold…
Have you ever been jolted awake when someone shook you while you were sleeping? This is a common phenomenon, not just for us humans, but…
Senna, a golden retriever living the good life in Japan, has had a favorite toy since he was just a puppy. Reproduced with permission from セナゴールデンレトリバー(@mofusenna)…
Can you believe it’s been twenty years since lovable monsters Mike and Sulley graced theatre screens in the hit CGI family film Monsters, Inc? Twenty…
You don’t need to check with a seasoned cat lover to know that kitties are a great source of amusing photography. On Twitter, Japanese cat…
With Halloween just a few weeks away, many of our readers are looking forward to marking the occasion. Just like last year, the novel coronavirus…
Calbee’s Jagariko is one of Japan’s most popular snacks. The crunchy potato sticks come in a wide variety of flavors including salad, butter, and soy…