Amazingly realistic Torterra and Turtwig diorama looks like Eterna Forest come to life
If you’ve played any Pokémon games or watched the anime since Diamond and Pearl (Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version) came out in 2006,…
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Pickled plum quail eggs? The oddly addictive snack we found at a Japanese convenience store
Whether it’s potato chips flavored with nattoh (fermented soybeans) or flavored with squid and carrots, you can find very unusual snacks at your local convenience…
“Raise your hand if it hurts…” Photo of prairie dogs gets online laughs
As their name suggests, Japanese photographer プレーリードッグカメラマン Prairie Dog Cameraman (@prairie_for_you) specializes in photos of prairie dogs, but also other cute animals. Their favorite way…
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Daughter discovers dad’s secret crossdressing hobby but her reaction is unexpected [manga]
Almost all of us keep secrets of some kind, some of them bigger than others. It’s not uncommon for people to have one or two…
Tinder opens new adult-only convenience store SwipeMart in Japan
Convenience stores in Japan can carry a lot of of surprisingly tasty and helpful goods and services, which makes them quite a popular pit stop…
The easiest way to wash a curry pot is also the most delicious
Curry is a strong contender for the top of the list when it comes to comfort food. But no matter what kind you make, after…
Nissin’s proposed Cup Noodle incense could provide ramen fragrance and fight off bugs
Instant noodle maker Nissin is always happy to share some pretty far-out-there concepts for future releases inspired by their popular Cup Noodle brand. Often Nissin…
We made surprisingly good fried chicken and fish burgers with FamilyMart’s DIY buns
If you’ve ever visited FamilyMart, one of Japan’s most popular convenience store chains, then chances are you’ve seen Famichiki in the display case near the…
Half a pound of katsu! Tonkatsu specialty shop offers its heartiest pork loin katsu meal ever
If you really love pork katsu and you live in the Kansai area of Japan, you have an opportunity to get more than your fill…
Cat in Japan is obsessed with being swallowed by a whale shark plushie
It can be pretty frustrating for cat owners to watch their kitties reject fancy cat beds and plushies they shower them with. Fortunately for Japanese…
Cat instantly and adorably regrets playing with hairband
No matter what elaborate toys, accessories, and cat beds we get for our kitties, they always seem to prefer playing with everyday household items instead….
Turning Japanese convenience store bread into gourmet French toast
Yamazaki Baking Company’s long-selling “Thin Crust Cream Bread” series is a major hit with sweets fans in Japan. In particularly their “Thin Crust Sweet Potato…
Stone artist’s stunning rock cat looks like it is ready to cuddle and purr
As fun as it is to watch them grow, most cat lovers still occasionally long for the days when their kitty could fit in the…
Viral illustration has ironic new meaning after “collaborator” is revealed
Just as writers can sometimes experience “writer’s block,” creators in the visual arts have also been known to experience “painter’s block” or the equivalent thereof….
Photographer captures Japan’s “flower that blooms in the heavenly realm” in breathtaking shot
Japan has quite the share of floral beauty, but one of its best views comes in mid-September along the Aizumamegawa River in Aichi prefecture. There…