Tokyo Rickshaw will have you swooning over their risqué new promotional video
As one of Tokyo’s most traditional areas, the Jinrikisha, or Rickshaw is a common sight in Asakusa. Across the city, Tourists can be seen sitting…
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Japan releases ramen-flavored fried chicken, becoming the junk food hero of the world
Karaage-kun, a brand of Japanese karaage fried chicken sold at Lawson, might be the reigning champ of the Japanese convenience store hot food section. Over…
Japanese sushi chain reveals how to lifehack their own restaurant for unlimited sushi
Tabehoudai, or all-you-can-eat restaurant services, have been a big staple of wooing customers by bars and eateries in Japan with bang for your buck appeal…
Torahachi Shoten, famous for “swimming squid” live sashimi & seared bonito, opens Umeda store
Trigger warning: This article mentions “live sashimi,” which involves cutting and serving sea creatures that are still alive, so it may be upsetting for some….
What’s Wrong With Dad’s Curry?
Mataji’s wife made curry rice for their family one day. Something about the meal made him want to share it on his Twitter account (@beppumataji)….
Cuddle up with adorable giant sleepy rabbit plushie designed by Miffy creator D. Bruna
Since 2016, Takara Tomy Arts has been selling a series of soft plush toys featuring popular characters in sleeping poses called 『すやすやフレンド』suyasuya furendo (peacefully sleeping…
Restaurant specializing in “Tarasupa” salted cod roe spaghetti opens for business in Tokyo
Tarako, written 鱈子 or たらこ in Japanese, is salted pollock or cod roe. A popular and versatile food, it is enjoyed in many ways in…
Attractive Taiga Aisaka wedding dress ver. statue marks Toradora!’s 15th anniversary
2021 will be the 15th anniversary of the beginning of the Toradora! franchise when author Yuyuko Takemiya’s light novel first began publication from Dengeki Bunko…
Contest-winning photo shows a fairytale scene of fawns in Nara and beautiful fall foliage
Do you miss Japan (or hope to visit) in the future? As the pandemic is preventing travel for most, those who have an interest Japan…
This Housecat Showers her Pregnant Owner with Love
Koban (kumagoma0731) is a manga artist whose work revolves around child-rearing and cats. According to her Instagram bio, she began drawing manga to remember her…
Talking to the creator of ‘Blossom the Project’, an online initiative raising awareness of Japan’s social issues
Trigger warning: This article mentions depression and suicide and may be upsetting for some. “I think a lot of people [in Japan] look at mental…
What Mini Cup Noodles Look Like in the Hands of Rui Hachimura
Nissin’s Original Cup Noodles was introduced in 1971 and has since spread around the world. But Nissin realized that, like most things, instant ramen is…
Kitten Controls Computer with its Breath
Hideki Otsuka, aka (@cat_or_die) lives in Yokohama with his cats. He recently shared a short video on Twitter of his kitten sleeping on his laptop….
Strange markings on side of building in Japanese town turn out to be a clever play on words
Sometimes you’ll be walking through a Japanese town and you’ll come across an unusual marking on the side of a building. If you’re a foreign…
Japanese photog captures verdant plains, red hills, and snowy mountains in one stunning shot
For most of us, it’s very rare that we can capture a shot that perfectly expresses the changes of the seasons. But “perfect shots” seem…