The challenge of cleaning Japan’s tallest statue; the Ushiku Daibutsu
It seems human beings have always had a bit of an obsession with the world’s tallest things. From the arguably mythical existence of the Tower…
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Adorable heated Kirby plushie warms you when hugged and stares longingly at you
Pink and puffy video game hero Kirby just seems to have the perfect aesthetic to be a merchandising champion. In Japan, he’s got his very…
Japanese metalworking company releases golden deluxe banana hammer
You can lose yourself a fairly good chunk of time watching people on YouTube who will guide you on how to freeze a banana and…
Japanese restaurant group offers all-you-can-eat fried chicken for less than $5
Lovers of karaage, Japan’s delicious fried chicken, certainly have a lot of ways to enjoy the popular bento and bar food. Fried chicken fans can…
Japanese retailer and university Aquaculture Research Institute team up to release giant tuna plushie
It’s never quite a surprise to see Japanese fashion and decor retailer Felissimo add to its collection of odd animal goods, but on some rare…
Ex-Dempagumi.inc idol Moga Mogami deflects criticism of decision to have child out of wedlock
Japan, unfortunately, has an issue when it comes to putting celebrities and idols under a microscope. They can often be subjects of online comments that…
Next generation actor and heart throb Araki Toba launches 2021 calendar
Young actor Araki Toba, much admired for his boyish good looks and often touted as one of the most gifted actors of his generation, has…
YouTube dance move sensation VAMYUN release debut single
They already have 2.2 million subscribers to their YouTube channel, making them among the hottest of Japan’s teen stars, and their videos have been watched…
Discover the Rising Dragon Valley in this Fall Foliage Photography
Japanese photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) continues to astound us all with his knack for capturing beautiful scenes across Japan. You may have come across some of…
Adorable pet chinchilla “pharmacist” is worried about its owner’s sore throat
Many pet owners will say that their pets can pick up on their moods. In fact, it has been proven that dogs, for example, can…
This delicious pudding made solely with persimmons and milk is trending in Japan
Autumn is the season for persimmons in Japan. When properly ripened (but not too ripe), you can enjoy them as they are, diced and mixed…
Cybird TV to have its first livestream!
Oh-ho! Look out, you Otome and Ikemen fans! Cybird’s kicking off their new “CYBIRD TV” livestream broadcasts starting Saturday, November 21! The first guest will…
Four Vietnamese men accused of slaughtering pig in apartment in Ota, Gunma prefecture
Prefectural police in Gunma have arrested four Vietnamese men living in the town of Ota on suspicion of slaughtering a pig in their apartment. According…
Go To Campaign now Available for Disneyland: List of Stores
Go To Travel is a campaign that begun with the purpose of restoring the economy of Japan that had to suffer a lot because of…
Burger King Japan’s “Extreme One Pound Beef Burger” is a bunless flame-broiled behemoth
Back in July, fast food lovers in Japan surely took notice of Burger King’s colossal 2,046 calorie “Maximum One Pound Beef Burger,” especially since it…