Walking anti-scare lamp for late night toilet trips is actually totally terrifying Silent Hill monster
We’ve all been there, particularly when we were little kids. Waking up in the middle of the night and needing to go to the restroom,…
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Donguri Closet brings Kiki’s Delivery Service pop-up shop to Japan
p>“Donguri Closet” is a women’s apparel brand made by Studio Ghibli merchandising giant Donguri Republic with a motif based on the heroine characters from popular…
“It’s the look of love”: Cat loves high school senior girl; What happens when he gets a hug…
We all want to make ourselves look better in front of the person we are attracted to. But maybe it’s not only humans who think…
“It looks like a cat born from a chicken!” Cat’s new look has people doing doubletakes
As cat lovers know very well, when our feline friends start to get up there in years, some extra maintenance can be required, particularly in…
Japanese shrine people don’t know how to access has netizens thrilled
Whether they seem to pop out of nowhere or have “floating” torii gates, many shrines in Japan have some unique distinctions that set them apart…
Previous tenant leaves behind quite the forgetful gift in grill for new homeowner
Yaki imo (roasted sweet potatoes) are a fall favorite in Japan. There are even trucks that patrol neighborhoods and serve them piping hot to the…
Japan’s Black Cat delivery service puts a kitty surprise outside their pickup center
Although officially called “Yamato Transport” in English, one of Japan’s largest delivery services is Kuroneko Yamato, which literally translates to “Black Cat Yamato”. That’s why…
Polite exchange on bus turns into epic battle in hilarious hand-drawn animated short
In Japan, seats on highway buses and Shinkansen bullet trains are adjustable so you can recline them, which makes your journey more comfortable. As a…
Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
Delivery woman’s message on attempted delivery notice captures hearts online
Japanese Instagram user tommy (__tomi.y) lives with her black cat, ごまちゃん Goma-chan. One day, due to her work, she was unable to receive a package…
Japanese rest stop’s only-980 yen chicken katsu curry size has eaters in shock
Getting more than what you paid for is usually quite a treat at a restaurant, but for Japanese Twitter user @momorineko, it turned out to…
Woman sees “darkness” of Japanese society in convenience store bathroom; “I’m at a loss for words”
As you may find in other countries, public bathrooms in Japan often have a cleaning log posted on the wall so that supervisors can ensure…
“Godlike!” Photographer captures fiery “phoenix” in Japan sky
Based in Kyoto, Japanese photographer Shota (Twitter, Instagram) has a lot of beautiful scenery at his hands to choose from when he goes out in…
Chunky or fine, which one are you? Japan’s red bean paste debate ends in crushing victory by…?
On the internet, you’ll often find people debating over their preferences in different varieties of foods. In Japan, for example, a famous one is the…
High school boy says: “I’m tough on ugly people” His girlfriend’s reply was harsh…
Japanese Twitter user Nachi (@Nachi_utauhito) posted an exchange between a high school couple that was “hilarious!” and became a topic of conversation. Nachi was riding…