Snow was falling, while from the safety of the school grounds the grinding and rumbling was deafening. It was a cold and frightful moment that…

“I stood in front of the vending machine for about two minutes, agonizing over what to do, and then I pushed the button.” This was…

With the Spring equinox just a week away and the first blossoms of the sakura (cherry trees) around the corner, now is the perfect time…

You don’t necessarily have to have fish for sushi. As long as you have sushi rice (shari) and a topping (neta), you’re in business. Popular…

Step into the kitchen, and well, home in general, of Japanese wood carving artist Poppo (Twitter, YouTube) and you’ll be greeted to something close to…

Cardboard beds, since they can be easily and compactly stored, quickly set up and dismantled, can really come in handy during emergencies. Designated shelters often…

Installing traditional tatami reed flooring in a new home is commonplace in Japan, but if you live in a country where tatami sellers are few…

GG.PRO, a hotel management and consulting company, has installed dozens of security cameras and more than 100 QR code displays in the ruins of the…

For most great-grandparents all over the world, great-grandchildren are a source of joy in their lives. They may want to give them whatever they can…

One of the popular attractions in the historical district of Sawara in Katori city, Chiba prefecture is the Ono River. Many who visit the area…

When not in battle, what better way is there to make use of your water Pokémon companion than to make sure you stay hydrated? That’s…

If you’re a fan of sushi then you’re going to love this collaborative apparel collection released by fashion brand Adastria and the popular train sushi…

Most dog owners will appreciate how their canine friends can often be creatures of habit, with slight changes to their routines sometimes resulting in dramatic…

Japanese model, cosplayer, and makeup artist Koichi Nomura (Twitter, Instagram) describes themselves as “villain model”, and has a fondness for vampires, so it should come…

An image posted on Twitter by Japanese dairy farmer and martial artist 久保昌弘 Masahiro Kubo (@KingGodzilla13) has been drawing attention. The picture shows a smartphone…