Things that make you say “Oh!”: Husband’s interpretation of rice cooker display goes viral
We all have an anecdote or two we can tell relating to embarrassing misunderstandings. Twitter user ゆう Yuu (@okykch1) has a real doozy of a…
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Adorable miniature melonpan pens are perfect for Japanese bakery lovers
If you love Japanese bakeries, you’re probably already familiar with melonpan. They’re one of Japan’s most famous original sweet breads. Very similar to Mexican conchas…
Japanese shrine people don’t know how to access has netizens thrilled
Whether they seem to pop out of nowhere or have “floating” torii gates, many shrines in Japan have some unique distinctions that set them apart…
Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
Japanese rest stop’s only-980 yen chicken katsu curry size has eaters in shock
Getting more than what you paid for is usually quite a treat at a restaurant, but for Japanese Twitter user @momorineko, it turned out to…
Chunky or fine, which one are you? Japan’s red bean paste debate ends in crushing victory by…?
On the internet, you’ll often find people debating over their preferences in different varieties of foods. In Japan, for example, a famous one is the…
“That has to be frozen pork belly.” Homemade sweets final form has Twitter in disbelief
When it comes to Japanese summertime sweets, kakigori (shaved ice) may be the the top favorite. Kakigori is often enjoyed at summer festivals, but a…
Look who dozed off after the last order in a Japanese family restaurant: “So cute!”; “Must visit!”
A photo posted by Japanese Twitter user いのけん Inoken (@inoken0315) has attracted a lot of attention. The photo was taken at Saizeriya, a Japanese family…
Keys on music college piano stun Twitter: “I was deeply moved”; “That’s amazing!”
In Japan, as in many countries, learning and playing the piano is still a popular extra-curriculur activity. Some parents even buy toy pianos from the…
“A divine presence!” Magical photo of Japan’s floating torii gate takes breath away online
While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…
Burrow into cuddles with naked mole-rat plushies from Japan
The naked mole-rat has attracted quite a surprising fanbase in Japan, with its supporters championing the bucktoothed hairless animal as “busakawa”, or “ugly but cute”….
Now is the best season to photograph Japan’s “shrines that appear out of nowhere”
While Japan is home to a great number of famous shrines in well-traveled locations, sometimes it’s the sight of a shrine’s torii gate in the…
LOVOT 2.0: Japan’s communicative pet family robot gets an upgrade
Some grape Japan readers may remember when we introduced the communicative pet family robot LOVOT in 2018. Today on May 26th, 2022, robotic venture company…
“This is what a day off is like for every bunny owner, right?”
“This is what a day off is like for every bunny owner, right?“ Japanese Twitter user @kaneki3mil posed that playful question online recently when she…
Sign of gratitude in Japanese restroom the “first of its kind” when looked at closely
If you’ve ever used a public restroom in Japan, you may have noticed sign placed somewhere inside that reads some variation of the phrase “いつもトイレをきれいにご利用いただき、ありがとうございます”,…