Japanese train transforms with the help of 100 school children and summer wind chimes
In Japan, wind chimes are one of the indisputable symbols of summer. Known as fūrin (風鈴) in Japanese, the style of wind chimes most prevalent…
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Afternoon tea concept by a “boozer from Kochi Prefecture” has sake-lovers drooling
For those who aren’t familiar with it, traditional British afternoon tea is a light meal usually consisting of thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches or other tea…
Japan’s fat stomach instant noodle lid weights help cook ramen and scare you off from drinking soup
With cup ramen and other varieties of instant noodles being enjoyed so commonly in Japan, we’ve seen a lot of Japanese makers play around with…
Child finds stern but adorable summer homework teacher in java sparrow
Heat and humidity can make summer in a Japan quite the struggle for some, but for children summer homework assignments might feel even more daunting…
Carry and burn your incense in style with these inventive aroma sticks from Japan
Incense is typically something you think of burning in your room to bring a pleasant fragrance to your home, but you can now thanks to…
Japanese neighborhood gardener’s generous note melts hearts online
While more prevalent in the countryside and in small neighborhoods than in major cities, you can often find unmanned produce stands in Japan that operate…
Shiba inu’s adorable “heart tongue” photoshoot is the perfect picture of summer
When it comes to pictures that capture the soul of summer, it’s hard to think of many better candidates than a dog frolicking in water…
Japanese kid channels the spirit of Longcat in freakish photo
Nobiko, the amazingly long cat who inspired the Longcat internet meme may have passed away in 2020, but perhaps his spirit lives on, inspiring us…
Japanese agricultural group’s easy mess-free tomato rice recipe is the talk of Twitter
Tomatoes are delicious whether eaten as is or cooked, boiled or baked. The refreshing taste of tomatoes provides a welcome relief even when the heat…
Cat cannot stop sleeping on top of her inseparable husky friend
There’s something about the combination of Huskies and cats that make them an absolutely adorable pair. Whether it’s the disparity in size or temperament, there’s…
Cosplaying mom’s amazing closet armory could be a real-life SPY×FAMILY situation
The life of an avid cosplayer often has some funny complications, with costumes and accessories from various anime, manga, and video games lying around the…
Noh mask sweets are a hauntingly good way of appreciating a 500-year-old tradition
Kurokawa Noh The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is the world’s longest-lived extant theater art. Highly symbolic in nature, with a sparse stage devoid of…
Holding a toilet brush is a hard job, but this duck case from Japan is happy to help out
While many of us might consider an adorable duck a welcome guest in the house, it would be a bit difficult to permit one to…
How to make delicious edamame without boiling
Edamame soybeans have long been a favorite side dish at izakaya pubs in Japan, as well as a healthy drinking snack or appetizer in general….
Housecat turns into drunken salaryman when awaiting human’s return
Although thankfully not everywhere, it would probably be hard to find someone in a Japanese city who hasn’t encountered the sight of a salaryman that…