Et tu, Brute? Shiba inu hilariously betrays cat during her Japanese owner’s scolding
“Momo Ten Kuu – Momo to Ten Kuu” is a YouTube channel featuring the adorable antics of Momo-chan, a Shiba Inu, Ten-kun, a black cat,…
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IKEA offers furnished apartment in Tokyo for just 99 yen–less than a buck–a month
One of the standout attractions of IKEA stores in Japan has been its cafeteria, where eaters can hunt down sakura hot dogs and plant-based katsu…
Iida City in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, known for yakiniku, to set world record for ‘longest griddle’
The Iida Yakiniku World Record Challenge Executive Committee, which aims to revitalize the region by utilizing the yakiniku culture of Iida City 飯田市, Nagano Prefecture,…
Japanese Twitter swoons over impossibly dashing daikon radish
Farmers can often be surprised by the produce they grow, even when they know what they’re putting in the ground. In the past we’ve seen…
Berserk’s Skull Knight turned into adorable chibi figure
Prime 1 Studio is a Japanese manufacturer that has a large resume of high quality polystone statues (some even full-scale) and figures based on popular…
Perfect for winter: Instant noodle cup warmer lets you enjoy a hot meal from start to finish
Opening the lid on a cup of instant noodles when you’re ready to eat them is a great moment, isn’t it? That steam rising as…
Japan’s favorite convenience store fried chicken nuggets get a delicious garlic butter upgrade
Every major convenience store in Japan has its own signature fried chicken that highlights their hot food section, and for Lawson, that’s Karaage-kun. Karaage-kun is…
Fluffy cat in Japan cooks up the derpiest look ever when he discovers rice cooker
Cat owners have to constantly be on their toes and alert that their kitty may show up in unexpected places, such as when they decide…
Traditional Japanese confectionery maker’s colorful parakeet sweets are too adorable to eat
Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, are known not only for their many delicious flavors, but pleasing aesthetic. While traditional confectionery, their coloring and ingredients lend…
Japanese cat lover mortified by his wife’s dinner plans
Japanese Twitter user Nekoland’s (@NEKOLAND13) beloved cat Emma has a reputation for getting into sticky situations (what cat doesn’t?). Whether it be getting caught red-pawed…
McDonald’s gives its popular winter croquette burger an Angus Beef Bolognese upgrade in Japan
The fall highlight of McDonald’s many seasonally exclusive burgers in Japan is their highly popular eggy Tsukimi moon viewing burger, when winter approaches, the main…
Japanese Twitter users wowed to find stunning fairytale shot of forest village is actually from Japan
Photographer Yui Hirayama (@yuiphoto2) travels Japan capturing stunning shots of gorgeous scenery and famous sites. You may remember that just recently, he photographed the healing…
Japan’s Mini Stop’s fall sweets lineup highlighted by sweet potato and soft serve delight
In addition to their new “drinkable soft serve ice cream”, Japanese convenience store Mini Stop has unveiled a fall lineup of sweets called the Guru…
New Nagoya Izakaya lets customers pour their own all-you-can-drink chuhai from tap
Chuhai (short for “shochu highball”, although the term refers to carbonated cocktails with any sort of alcoholic base) are a go-to drink for many in…
Kanji “trick” for writing complicated Japanese family name draws laughter online
“It looks rather natural.” “It doesn’t look out of place at all!” “I don’t think they’ll notice. I’ll try it next time!” In case you’re…