Cat’s love for tuna nigiri sushi knows no bounds
It’s hard enough for human foodies to turn down a delicious sushi platter, but it’s an even more Herculean labor for a cat to say…
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Diners shocked by date on photo at sushi restaurant in Japan
At long-standing sushi restaurants in Japan, it’s not uncommon to look up at the wall and see black and white photos that show the first…
Mountaineer shocked by foul smell in Japan’s “haunted forest”
Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (樹海 jukai), or “Blue Tree Meadow” (青木ヶ原 aokigahara) as it’s also called, is one of Japan’s most famous forests situated on…
Japanese food manufacturer’s recommended way to finish off your leftover hot pot has foodies doing a double take
When cold weather rolls around in Japan, that means oden season is just around the corner as well. The winter favorite is essentially a hot…
Always pick the freshest cabbage with Japanese produce specialist’s pro tip
Whether you’re stewing them, stir-frying them, stuffing them, or shredding them raw, cabbages are tastiest in the colder months of fall and winter when their…
Resident has surprising advice for two rival company couriers who kept meeting at her house
It’s quite common for people to buy what they want online nowadays. Naturally, the frequency of packages being delivered to our homes has increased dramatically,…
Wiener aliens fly in to become intergalactic hit ingredient for bento boxes
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, is definitely one of the highlights of kyaraben (character bentos, or bentos that feature characters made out of food)…
Japanese company’s reason for turning down paid leave request has workers wowed
Under the Labor Standards Law in Japan, taking annual paid leave (within the allotted holidays) is a protected worker’s right. However, that doesn’t mean there…
Heated flooring affects fluffy pet in most adorable way
During cold weather, heating equipment is essential. Some people use heaters, some radiators, and some use electric carpets. In Japan, people often use a kotatsu…
Shiba inu barrels up hill to reunite with owner in adorably epic photos
Twitter user inubot (@inu_10kg) lives quite deep in the Japanese countryside. While that means having to set up enclosures and fencing so wild boar don’t…
Tasty Pokémon Poké Ball rice balls hit 7-Eleven Japan and we caught them all
7-Eleven Japan definitely offers a wide variety of tasty onigiri (rice balls), but this week they’ve delighted Pokémon fans with the clever idea to package…
Elderly cat with “sparkling eyes” gets surprising diagnosis from vet in Japan
Recently, on her Twitter account, manga artist 黒百合姫 Kuroyurihime (@lis_noir) reported on her experience taking her cat to the vet. Although 19 years of age…
Barista reveals the trick to making the best green tea at conveyor belt sushi restaurants
If you’ve ever enjoyed cheap and delicious sushi plates at kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt/revolving sushi, in Japan, you’ve likely made use of the convenient hot…
Small child offered seat in Japanese train has most adorable way of “saying thanks”
What do you do when you’re sitting on a bus or a train and see a mother with a young child standing nearby? Some readers…
Japanese wool felt artist’s pets are so lifelike they look ready to pounce
The YouTube channel “yamanono youtube” posts the process of creating works of art using wool felt and other materials. The dogs and cats created from…