Real ninja’s technique for staying cool in summer makes waves in Japan
Ninja were known just as much for their fast, acrobatic moves and deadly skills when fighting as they were for their espionage skills and covert…
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Japanese vending machine sells chilled work gloves to the delight of many
It’s getting to the point that you can’t be surprised by what Japanese vending machines sell. With fancy French gourmet meals and canned ramen broth,…
For the first time in three years, one of Japan’s greatest fireworks shows arrives better than ever
There’s plenty of fantastic fireworks shows in Japan, but the spectacular display at Mie prefecture’s Kihoku Lantern Festival stands out among even the best. While…
Japanese cat equips with “samurai pig” armor, levels up defense and kawaii stats
“Cat now equipped with kayari buta armor!!” This is how Japanese Twitter user and cat-lover ネコランド Nekoland (@NEKOLAND13) prefaced a post that went viral recently….
Vtuber group NIJISANJI opens fan clubs for Hyakumantenbara Salome and five other Vtubers
VTuber and Virtual Liver group NIJISANJI, operated by ANYCOLOR, Inc., has opened new fan clubs for six of its virtual talents as part of its…
Can you tell the difference between these jaw-dropping drawings and the real thing?
19-year-old phenomenal illustrator Keito (@Yassun0222K) often blows our minds on Twitter with his impeccable 3D art, drawing incredibly realistic Nintendo 3DSs you swear you could…
Sea turtles adorably demand shell scrubbing from pleasantly overwhelmed staff
For animal lovers, the idea of being zoo or aquarium staff member has to be enticing. However, on top of the perks of being surrounded…
Unusual traffic sign “appears” in Japan and netizens aren’t the only ones buzzing about it
Electronic traffic signs provide information on road conditions, such as traffic congestion and road closures, so that many people can travel comfortably and safely. In…
Cardboard artist’s miscalculation leads to cat becoming cutest military commander in Japan
There’s something magical about the combination of cats and boxes, as our feline friends have what seems like a magnetic attraction to fitting into all…
Diet-friendly potato-free “potato salad” helped YouTuber’s hubby lose 7 pounds
Competitive eater, singer, TV personality and YouTuber ギャル曽根 Gal Sone introduces a great dish for dieters on her popular YouTube Chanel. The dish, a variation…
Forget the Catbus, this funky fancy cat cable car will take you for a ride
Saho (@urbex_34) is a Japanese photographer speciaizing in unusual landscapes in Japan and abroad. In this case, they focused their camera on a cable car…
Porcupine fish upstages lovebird’s smile with most adorable photobomb ever
While the art of photobombing is most often enjoyed as a prank, something about it happening unintentionally can lead to the most memorable photography–such as…
Nico Robin’s Devil Fruit from One Piece is now edible in Japan
In the world of long-running anime and manga hit One Piece, eating a Devil Fruit means gaining means gaining amazing powers, but at the cost…
Hamster turns home into most adorable beef bowl
As any hamster owner will tell you, the little furballs are at their cutest when they’ve caught you buy surprise–such as when they are being…
New “enchanted” rice balls serve up Italian onigiri in Japan
Whether it’s for a snack or a light meal, onigiri, or rice balls, are very much a go-to treat in Japan (once you figure out…