Japanese folklore spirits and demons haunt ATMs in Tottori prefecture
Every once in a while in Japan, you might encounter an otherwise modern structure that embraces the more traditional aesthetic and architecture of its surroundings….
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Vegetables “beheaded” in scary Japanese PSA on power window safety
Collisions aren’t the only reasons for deaths involving cars. Not paying sufficient attention to the safety of children in vehicles can also result in tragedy….
Japan’s retro canned cocktails pack the punch and awesome look of a nostalgic era
Whether it be Zima (yes, that Zima) or the somewhat infamously potent Strong Zero, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in Japan are a go-to for many looking…
Tokyo civil servant reported for eating ice cream in front of convenience store
“A (civil servant) is eating ice cream in front of the MINISTOP (convenience store)” Such was the nature of a complaint recently submitted to a…
Japan’s one-person fryer is a game-changer for tonkatsu, tempura, and all your favorite izakaya pub fried foods
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a reputation for making practical appliances, but recently they’ve been shifting their focus to helping out solo-diners with devices that help…
Japan’s cat robot waiters keep getting in fights with each other at family restaurants
As both a means of limiting direct contact between staff and customers during the pandemic, as well as streamlining service, we’ve seen quite a few…
Stray cats as onigiri are the cutest rice balls in Japan
You may remember the talented Onigiri Gekijou (Rice Ball Theater, Twitter, YouTube) for their expertly crafted rice balls that look just too cute to eat….
Shiba inu’s ritual meditation as instant noodles cook has dog lovers in tears
When it comes to instant yakisoba in Japan, it’s hard to doubt Peyang as one of the country’s leading brands. Peyang not only releases a…
Japanese man posing for ID photo sneezes with hilarious results
Photos are indispensable for driver’s licenses, passports, student IDs, and other types of identification. In major metropolitan areas, photo booths are often available for this…
Popular Japanese pigeon cookies turned into awesome futuristic cyber bird
Talented husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) took a break from crafting deliciously charming and edible Studio Ghibli dioramas to give…
‘Kamome’ Bullet Trains Stand by for New Shinkansen Line in Kyushu
“This is the first time I saw the Kamome trains from the front. They are brand new and beautiful,” said one visitor to the JR…
Japan’s evolving penguin plushie is too adorably genius
When Kaiyukan, an aquarium in Osaka, and Japanese retailer Felissimo teamed up to beef up their quirky goods brand YOU+MORE! series (a play on the…
Man taking photos with “his girlfriend” gives off Cthulhian horror vibes
“He thinks he’s taking a commemorative photo with his girlfriend, but this is what it looks like to those around him.” A collection of photos…
Bodybuilder recreates famous One Piece scene with muscle twist
For fans of Eichiro Oda’s hit anime and manga One Piece, there are few more iconic scenes than Shanks entrusting his straw hat to Luffy….
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Chicken Ramen snack with curry topping is a crumbly yummy mess and we loved it [Review]
Nissin’s Chicken Ramen: The Original While many of our readers have surely heard of Nissin’s Cup Noodle instant noodle products, perhaps fewer have heard of…