Treasures along the Arakawa Line: Retro Amusement reopens
Earl Kinmonth / JAPAN Forward The sky cycle loops around the west side of the Arakawa Amusement park. The Sumida River is out of sight…
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Japanese man gets sus looks in the train but he understands why when he comes home
In recent years, many people in Japan spend their time riding trains either looking at their smartphones or reading books. Since most people have their…
Pokémon food artist turns Grimer into a cute traditional Japanese sweet
Some of our readers may recall Japanese food artist ぽん次郎 Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay), who excels at turning Pokémon into traditional wagashi Japanese sweets that are almost…
Win cool jacket with “acceleration skill” in BOSS coffee collab with “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby”
Beginning today, May 16th, 2022, Suntory Foods International Ltd. is launching a campaign in which its famous BOSS brand of coffee, now celebrating its 30th…
Morinaga’s Milk Caramel: Japan’s most delicious caramels enjoyed since 1913
Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…
“Kawaii Sugar” from Japan will sweeten your life with cute animals
Have you heard of sugarcraft? Sugarcraft, as the name suggests, uses sugar as a medium to create works. If you enjoy making cakes, you may…
Debate: “Leashes make kids look like pets!” Manga artist’s genius rebuttal wins praise online
Even parents can’t predict how their young children will behave. In addition to their limited physical abilities, their poor judgment makes it more likely that…
Spy x Family ranked No. 2. What was No. 1? Japanese manga app’s ranking for April 2022
Amutus Corporation’s popular electronic manga distribution service めちゃコミック Mecha Comic*, which boasts the largest number of manga reviews in Japan, has announced the Shonen/Seinen Manga…
“I will wake my human”; cat’s solution has Twitter in stitches
Cats are often thought of as nocturnal, but they also have a tendency to be more active at dawn and at dusk. Some cat owners…
“I finally got it!” Fireworks reflected on famous rice terrace in Japan are truly spectacular
While castles, shrines, and temples get a lot of the glory, Japan’s rice fields can sneak under the radar when it comes to the country’s…
Slithering Japanese tentacle earplugs put your brain under octopus control
It’s not exactly a shared fashion statement goal to make it look as if you have tentacles pouring out of your ears, but for Diorama…
“That’s what you’re so worked up about?” Corgi’s on-and-off switch is a laugh riot
As most dog owners know, doggos have can be very particular about where they sleep and usually have their favorite spots picked out. And usually…
The end of an era: Sushiro to up the price of 100 yen sushi due to inflation
With the yen reaching a 20 year low against the dollar, prices in various industries across Japan are starting to skyrocket. From fuel to food…
“I’ll try it next time!” Lifehack for keeping pork tender in chilled shabu shabu goes viral
As Japanese food lovers surely know, nabemono stews and other hot dishes may be wonderful in winter, but the hot summer months are the best…
“How to preserve a cake?” Reverse thinking proves genius lifehack
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of waiting to bust open a newly bought cake for a celebration, but storing them in wait can sometimes…