It may seem strange to some, but in Japan one of the simplest but commonly enjoyed dishes is tamagao kake gohan (commonly abbreviated as TKG),…

As with many types of fruits in Japan, some varieties of grapes such as Kyoho and Shine Muscat are very pricey. Premium brands can cost…

While obviously stress on pets is no laughing matter, sometimes you can’t help but chuckle when your canine companion has just realized they’ve been duped…

“Beware of sōmen!” Such was the warning issued in a tweet by Artur Galata (@ArturGalata), a Latvian social media influencer and frequent visitor to Japan…

Japanese photographer はやて Hayate (teeeehaya.photo) travels around Japan in search of spectacular scenery and captures beautiful landscapes in his photographs. Most of Hayate’s photos on…

In Japan, hamburger steak (known as ハンバーグ hambāgu in Japanese) is a popular dish among both children and adults. As people are becoming more health-conscious…

“Maybe I’m the only one doing this.” Such was the caption on a Tweet by artist and illustrator 西倉ミト Mito Nishikura (@n_mito0813). As it turns…

Japanese Twitter user 藪犬小夏 Yabuinu Konatsu (@yabuinukonatsu) recently visited のんほいパーク Non Hoi Park, formally known as the Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park in Toyohashi City,…

If you’re into lolita fashion, you’ve probably heard of 青木美沙子 Aoki Misako. President of the Japan Lolita Association since 2013, Aoki divides her time between…

There are very few things as infectiously joyful as a dog’s excitement for an outdoors excursion. If you’ve ever doubted that, Japanese Twitter user @shibayuusha…

All she meant to do was share photos of herself enjoying post-work beers, but Truck Meimei (@truckmeimei), a 21-year-old truck driver with a love of…

Convenience store rice balls (known as おにぎり onigiri or おむすび omusubi in Japanese) are perfect for a meal during a break at work or as…

Although usually docile, alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), native to freshwater habitats in the United States, are capable of delivering a powerful bite with their…

Hoshino Coffee is a popular chain coffee shop in Japan known for its antique style interior decors and chic design. Their café menu is also…

Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….