Japanese demon chow chow adorably expresses concern over bean-throwing holiday season
February 3rd this year marked the holiday and festival of setsubun (“Seasonal Division”) in Japan. Setsubun marks the end of winter and beginning of spring,…
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Japanese baking artist gives new meaning to pull-apart bread with genius farming loaf
“Bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) doesn’t just bake delicious looking loaves. The talented baker is always putting a creative twist, turning her children’s doodles into…
There’s a Piplup in my soup! “Pochama-Wan” makes miso soup more fun
Pochama-Wan miso soup set Beginning from February 5th, 2022, fans of the popular Pokémon Pochama will be able to purchase a unique new instant miso…
Japanese artist’s “life-sized” Meltan paper clip stands make marvelous desk mates
Some of our readers may remember the talented Japanese model and figure artist からけん KARA-KEN (@karaageakinai) who creates amazing Pokémon figures and displays as well…
Miniature artist crafts amazing houses, street landscapes, and anime scenery dioramas
Japanese YouTuber Hanabira Kobo doesn’t just craft high quality dioramas, but creates stunning dioramas that somehow both mimic Japanese landscapes with uncanny detail and also…
Smug parakeet taunts owner whenever he skateboards successfully
Those who keep birds as pets know well that our feathered friends can carry quite an attitude with them, which makes them all the more…
Family photoshoot shows the terror of Japanese holiday starring folklore demons
Setsubun (“Seasonal Division”) is a holiday and festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring in Japan, held on the day before…
Japanese bus driver says: “Here we go!” What he does next will have you in stitches
The area around Maihama Station in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan is sometimes referred to as “Dreamland” by some people. The station is in close proximity…
Munchkin kitten in Japan has adorable but odd reaction to owner’s dishwashing
Kotarō, a Munchkin kitten in Japan, is very curious about everything he sees. However, far from putting his life in danger, as the old saying…
“Look, it’s Cer…” Canine trio in Japan make people do a double-take
When you take a walk with your dog, sometimes you’ll be approached by curious strangers. In a post which went viral, the Twiter account of…
Squeeze one last winter illumination in with Huis Ten Bosches “City of Silver”
With the first apricot and plum blossoms starting to bloom it is obvious that spring is fast approaching; and whilst that means we will soon…
Bird owner in Japan gets leggy surprise with java sparrow’s divebomb
Those who live with pet birds know that they have to be alert for the sudden divebomb when their feathered friends are out of their…
Doronjo and the Doronbow gang featured on “Yatterman” premium scotch whisky bottles
Shogakukan Shueisha Co. Ltd. has announced it will sell limited-edition premium scotch whisky bottles with labels inspired by the classic 1970s anime series Yatterman, the…
Clever cat owner living with very attached kitties spins adorable system to do dishes in peace
When it comes to daily cat content from Japan, cat owner @jirosan77 can be counted on for a reliable stream of cuteness. @jirosan77 lives with…
Melonpan “chock-full of bears” go viral after Japanese illustrator bakes the perfect batch
If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…