Japan’s black fallen leaf incense is the coolest way to scent your room
Founded in 1893, Japanese incense maker Kunjudo has been built a reputation for combining the traditional incense manufacturing history of Awaji Island with creative modern…
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Japanese dog returns from the groomer looking like an ice cream bonbon
“He went for a trim and when he came back, his head had turned into a Pino.” Such was the caption on a hilarious photo…
Filial son’s camera to monitor elderly mom turned “useless” for adorable reason
Most of the time, children worry about their aging parents. In Japan, where the senior population is growing year by year, many families have surveillance…
Photographer’s shot of “The Big Dipper floating on a lake” has many in love with Hokkaido scenery
Whether it be magical nighttime cherry blossoms or breathtaking views of star festivals, CG artist and photographer Yutaka Kagaya (@KAGAYA_11949) searches out the most beautiful…
Daughter’s transforming Jack-o’-Lantern is just too terrifying for Halloween night
When Halloween rolls around, we’re always impressed by artistic Jack-o’-Lantern designs, including these amazing glowing Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yai ba designs that had us…
Terrifying orange in Japanese orchard “a dead ringer for Venom”
“There was a really scary mandarin orange.” A shocking photo was posted with this caption from the Twitter account belonging to ミカン専門店『のま果樹園』 (mikan senmonten noma…
Make baked sweet potatoes even tastier and sweeter with this lifehack
Autumn is the season of sweet potatoes in Japan. You may feel the season when you see sweet potatoes sold in stores or see baked…
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A Japanese sailor uniform that’s easy for boys to wear stirs up interest in Japan [Interview]
In recent years, a growing number of Japanese schools have been implementing gender-neutral school uniforms. Although there have been a few exceptions such as Sanyo…
Japanese company puts “America” in a bottle: a spice capturing the quintessence of a hamburger
At various times during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, international leisure travel to many countries has been restricted, and sometimes entirely curtailed. When it comes…
Why you can’t have cheesecake in front of an Australian Shepherd
Even with well behaved doggos, snack time for dog lovers can be quite the ordeal. This is especially true when the snack in question has…
Japanese celebrity known for fabulous fashion rocks Makima from Chainsaw Man cosplay
The Kano sisters are a Japanese celebrity duo (of sisters, as you might guess) that’s risen to fame due to their promotion of their “fabulous…
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The best way to heat up a steamed bun in your microwave [lifehack]
In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year, as the autumn wind blows and temperatures fall, thoughts turn to warm and…
Photo of crab restaurant looks “like a scene from a horror movie”
Sometimes a photograph will capture the unexpected. Saho (@urbex_34), a Japanese photographer of ruins, landscapes, and unusual architecture in Japan and abroad, posted a photo…
Just when you thought you’d seen it all: Japanese capsule toy machines sell bags specifically made for green onions
With options like bread as living creatures and useless trivia from elderly men, it would seem safe to say you can no longer be surprised…
Cats get into Halloween spirit by haunting owner when they shower
Considering how independent and aloof cats can sometimes be, cat lovers often consider themselves lucky when they have a kitty that becomes particularly attached to…