Tinder opens new adult-only convenience store SwipeMart in Japan
Convenience stores in Japan can carry a lot of of surprisingly tasty and helpful goods and services, which makes them quite a popular pit stop…
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The easiest way to wash a curry pot is also the most delicious
Curry is a strong contender for the top of the list when it comes to comfort food. But no matter what kind you make, after…
Nissin’s proposed Cup Noodle incense could provide ramen fragrance and fight off bugs
Instant noodle maker Nissin is always happy to share some pretty far-out-there concepts for future releases inspired by their popular Cup Noodle brand. Often Nissin…
Half a pound of katsu! Tonkatsu specialty shop offers its heartiest pork loin katsu meal ever
If you really love pork katsu and you live in the Kansai area of Japan, you have an opportunity to get more than your fill…
Cat in Japan is obsessed with being swallowed by a whale shark plushie
It can be pretty frustrating for cat owners to watch their kitties reject fancy cat beds and plushies they shower them with. Fortunately for Japanese…
Cat instantly and adorably regrets playing with hairband
No matter what elaborate toys, accessories, and cat beds we get for our kitties, they always seem to prefer playing with everyday household items instead….
Turning Japanese convenience store bread into gourmet French toast
Yamazaki Baking Company’s long-selling “Thin Crust Cream Bread” series is a major hit with sweets fans in Japan. In particularly their “Thin Crust Sweet Potato…
Move over mochi ice cream! Mochi whipped cream gets a trial run in Japan
If you’re a fan of mochi ice cream and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll quickly discover Lotte’s long-selling ice cream brand 雪見だいふく Yukimi-daifuku, the…
Japan’s super fun and simple sushi maker lets you pump out ten pieces of nigiri in one go
A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…
Stone artist’s stunning rock cat looks like it is ready to cuddle and purr
As fun as it is to watch them grow, most cat lovers still occasionally long for the days when their kitty could fit in the…
Viral illustration has ironic new meaning after “collaborator” is revealed
Just as writers can sometimes experience “writer’s block,” creators in the visual arts have also been known to experience “painter’s block” or the equivalent thereof….
Photographer captures Japan’s “flower that blooms in the heavenly realm” in breathtaking shot
Japan has quite the share of floral beauty, but one of its best views comes in mid-September along the Aizumamegawa River in Aichi prefecture. There…
Nissin Cup Noodle has a fishy idea for some new ramen footwear
Japanese noodle giant Nissin tends to have a lot of fun on Twitter, often teasing potential releases of items based on their popular Cup Noodle…
Vocaloid fans in awe of hose that looks like Hatsune Miku
For vocaloid fans, there might be no more recognizable image than virtual diva phenomenon Hatsune Miku. The iconic vocaloid queen has a look that really…
FamilyMart’s awesome egg sandwiches are now even better!
FamilyMart Co., Ltd., which operates the Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart, has updated its line of sandwiches beginning this month as part of its “More…