Popular Japanese yakiniku chain introduces Vtuber meat delivery robots as staff
While use of robots in the service industry is by no means a new topic in Japan, there has been an observable uptick in gravitation…
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Skip the hard part of making gyoza dumplings with one replacement ingredient [Recipe]
Gyoza. These mouthwatering dumplings are ubiquitous in Japan and a favorite among tourists. It’s only natural that you’d want to try making them at home….
Japanese schools to introduce genderless swimsuits with unisex two-piece design
Three Japanese schools plan to introduce new genderless swimsuits with unisex two-piece designs during the current academic year (April 2022 to March 2023), with ten…
Make muggy weather more manageable with this money-saving lifehack
Every year around June, the rainy season arrives in many parts of Japan. Although you may be lucky to enjoy some dry days later in…
Super “self-assertive” beef bowl store in Japan is a mindbender for Twitter
Gyudon, or beef bowls, are fast food favorite of many in Japan looking for a meaty and filling meal. Sukiya is one of the country’s…
New Pepsi made to specifically pair with karaage fried chicken released in Japan
If you’re itching for a bottle of Pepsi in Japan, you might have a few options to choose from depending on the season. One of…
Genderless makeup artist Zutti Mattia wows with amazing makeover videos
Affiliated with the creative agency PPPSTUDIO, Zutti Mattia is a Japanese creator and makeup artist who promotes genderless beauty. With a background as a former…
“I saw two men holding hands…”: Japanese store has perfect response to prejudiced complaint
In the interest of improving customer service, it’s still common in many parts of the world for stores to have physical suggestion boxes. In Japan,…
Japanese ruins photographer’s shot of abandoned escalator reclaimed by nature shows another world
“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but can be used to refer to both physical locations of abandoned places as well as the act…
Tokyo’s Poop Museum discovers and displays 12 new species of poop animals for you to play with
When Japan’s Unko Museum, or Poop Museum, first opened up in Yokohama, it made such a splash in the toilet that it soon after got…
Six most scenic summer drives in Japan
With the official start of summer coming up in just a few weeks, many people are looking forward to road trips. Japan is no exception,…
Things that make you say “Oh!”: Husband’s interpretation of rice cooker display goes viral
We all have an anecdote or two we can tell relating to embarrassing misunderstandings. Twitter user ゆう Yuu (@okykch1) has a real doozy of a…
Kimono Style: Celebrating in Shimoda With The Black Ships Festival
Shimoda is normally a sleepy fishing community famous for onsen and seafood, but it celebrates the Kurofune Matsuri with parades, flourish and kimono every May….
Traditional Japanese Kiseru smoking pipe E-Cigarette returns with famous heroine design
Kiseru are traditional Japanese pipes, usually consisting of a bamboo or wooden shaft with two metal ends, and used for smoking finely shredded tobacco. While…
Japanese chef shows how to turn leftover mochi into perfect castella pancakes
Often enjoyed at chic cafes, “perfect” fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are actually pretty easy to make at home once you learn how to switch up…