Pokémon artist turns Rowlet into adorably lifelike beach buddy
We’ve seen some lifelike Pokémon sculptures from talented artists around the world, but the creations of Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) stand out not only for their…
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Hyperactive parrot’s daily antics go viral in hilarious compilation video
Japanese Twitter user みるこ Miruko (@micchi1919) takes photos and videos of their seven birds every day and posts them to their account. One of Miruko’s…
Totally dope Hisuian Typhlosion captured in a clay statue by artist Maggyo Satou
Maggyo Satou: A passion for Pokémon in clay Maggyo Satou さとうマッギョ (@maggyosatou) is a Japanese clay artist who makes statues with a Pokémon theme out…
Owner turns their cat’s leftover fur into way too adorable kitty slippers
Whether it’s accumulated over the years or in one simple brushing session, cat owners are used to having their homes covered in shed fur. Some…
Giant nagashi-somen waterslide brings flowing noodle restaurant to your home noodle parties
Somen are a Japanese summer noodle favorite. The thin noodles are typically enjoyed chilled and then dipped into tsuyu sauce, but they are also sometimes…
Twitter user’s old-fashioned ploy to lure birds backfires with adorable catch
In Japan, there exists a somewhat old-fashioned spring tradition of observing seasonal birds such as the white-eye, but not by heading to a river or…
KFC to reward fan who shows the most love with giant Colonel Sanders mobile battery in Japan
With an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet in Tokyo and colonel’s spices-scented bath bombs, Japan has a lot of ways for KFC fans to show their love that…
Japanese bride angers mom when she reveals her buff bod in a wedding dress
For most families, when parents see their beloved daughter in their wedding dress, their hearts are filled with emotions as they contemplate the beginning of…
Traditional Japanese candy craftsman gets asked to make a dragon and doesn’t disappoint
Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese craft candy that creates artistic and edible sculptures. Often at food stalls and festivals, candy artisans will take requests to…
Nakayoshi magazine issues heartfelt statement on untimely passing of Tokyo Mew Mew’s Mia ikumi
On March 14th, 2022, it was revealed that manga artist 征海美亜 Mia Ikumi, famous for Tokyo Mew Mew (co-created with Reika Yoshida), had passed away….
Twitter user’s kitchen accident shows the scary power of mochi
Mochi rice cakes are one of Japan’s favorite traditional treats, and while they enjoy reputation as a New Year’s snack, mochi are also particularly popular…
Newt duo surprises owner with cutest photo pose in a decade
To the uninitiated, newts may not be the immediate example of cuteness pictured when thinking of cute pets. Japanese Twitter user moi (@web_imori), who’s been…
Ruins of cliffside “too open toilet” in Japan takes some guts to use
Typically when exploring haikyo, or abandoned Japanese ruins and rare spots, popular locations include spooky areas like submerged villages, endless temple roads, and even Game…
Akihabara becomes the world’s first “Metaverse Station” & “31st stop” on the Yamanote Line
Opening on the 25th of March 2022 is JR East’s Virtual AKIBA World (or VAW for short). The space, which will be accessible by smartphone,…
Experience Bingata art and the colors of Okinawa with “Bingata Stay at HOSHINOYA Okinawa”
If you’re looking for a vacation destination in Japan this Spring season, HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a luxury resort on the coastlines of mainland Okinawa, has an…