Little bird sunbathing in the street in Japan warms hearts on social media
For the first time in a while, tatutututu (@tatutututu) went out for a walk and was lucky to notice something in the street that warmed…
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Pet bird adorably makes it impossible for owner to wash hands
“I can’t use it…” Three photos were Tweeted with such a caption, which became viral with well over 200k likes. One day, the Twitter user…
Dog Enjoys Northern Japan’s Blizzard
The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…
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A curious cat annoys owner resting at the kotatsu [manga]
Winter is in full effect in Japan. Temperatures are dropping, and various regions are seeing heavy snowfall and shortened periods of daylight. While this makes…
NuSkin in Japan: Get Professional skincare advice by BL∞M production for just 500 yen
A while ago, someone from the BL∞M production team approached me on Instagram, and they offered me a chance to experience a skin treatment and…
Top Ten Local Potato Chips in Japan: Strange and Unique Flavors you must try
During New Years’ I was watching one of my favorite Japanese shows, Zawa Tsuku. They came up with this corner to choose the champion of…
Nana Asano: The Heisei-Born 21-year-old who yearns for the Showa Era
As an enthusiast of vintage-inspired fashion, past decades, and a fan of Japan’s ‘bubble period’ and Showa myself, I tend to watch anything related to…
Kannō-ji: a temple where pet lovers pray for the rebirth of their beloved cats and dogs in paradise
Japan is the only country in the world where pets outnumber children. Not only are there more pets in Japan than ever, but their owners…
New Demon Slayer earrings are a stylish way to show some love for your favorite characters
Demon Slayer is arguably the most popular anime in Japan right now, and all the related merchandise that’s been popping up everywhere in the country…
New cat-themed kitchenware set from Japan has everything you need for a tea party
There is such an abundance of cat-themed home items in Japan, that if you wanted to fill your entire house or apartment with them, you…
Photographer Brings “The Phoenix Temple” to Life in these Gorgeous Photos
Working mainly in Kansai, Maeyama-san’s (@xxakaxxv) aim is to “move viewers with the beauty of scenic photographs.” Maeyama-san’s recent photography of Byōdō-in Temple’s main hall…
Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not have been so loyal to his master after all
Ssh! Don’t say it too loud or you’ll frighten the neighbours, but Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not be the epitome of loyalty he’s cracked…
A pioneering pet lover: the “Dog Shogun,” Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Japan’s cats and dogs are a secretive bunch. Although you wouldn’t know it from walking the streets of Tokyo, for the majority of owners like…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
Show off your stylish fatty tuna with Japan’s designer sushi pouches
If you’ve been searching for a stylish Japanese food partner for your fried shrimp umbrella or karaage cushion that plays fried chicken ASMR, Maison Sushi…