“I finally got it!” Fireworks reflected on famous rice terrace in Japan are truly spectacular
While castles, shrines, and temples get a lot of the glory, Japan’s rice fields can sneak under the radar when it comes to the country’s…
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“I’ll try it next time!” Lifehack for keeping pork tender in chilled shabu shabu goes viral
As Japanese food lovers surely know, nabemono stews and other hot dishes may be wonderful in winter, but the hot summer months are the best…
“How to preserve a cake?” Reverse thinking proves genius lifehack
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of waiting to bust open a newly bought cake for a celebration, but storing them in wait can sometimes…
Japanese government proposes manga-inspired courtship; Suzu Yamanouchi praised for critique
Japan’s Cabinet Office takes a page from shojo manga The “Research Document on Love” sparked a debate online when it was published by the Japanese…
Photo from the real life holy site of Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name leaves netizens speechless
While there are definitely some photogenic places around Japan that strikingly look like anime scenes come to life, fans use the term seichi (“Holy Ground”…
Supermarket sign in Japan boasts “great confidence”, but for good reason after doubletake
“This supermarket sure has a lot of confidence.” That’s what Japanese Twitter user Dugong (@DugongY) was thinking when they encountered a sign posted outside the…
Foreigner’s comment to Japanese man walking his dog goes viral on Twitter
For most pet owners, it’s a pleasure to receive compliments on their pets since they’re members of the family. The owner of the account at…
Manga artist helps nab foreigners illegally filming Doctor Strange 2 in Japanese theater
With the development of the Internet, we now live in an age where we can watch all kinds of video content on demand. With a…
Too cute sushi scratching posts turns cats into purrfect sushi chefs
We’ve seen some clever scratching posts for cats in Japan, including some that give your kitty Buddhist enlightenment or turn them into Japan’s most famous…
Japanese fireworks are beautiful but needy cat doesn’t care
The owner of the Twitter account (@0707_Shisyamo) posts about their daily lives with their cat, ししゃも Shisyamo. One day earlier this month, they were watching…
“Did someone say free BBQ?” This is what happens when you grill yakitori at home
You don’t have to brave the crowds or wait in line, let alone travel to Japan, to enjoy one of Japan’s tastiest grilled foods, skewered…
Artist’s simple chalkboard “doodle” wows as 3D masterpiece
There’s no use crying over spilt milk. Japanese Twitter user Kabashima @okina_kabasima) may have been thinking something similar when they came up with a clever…
You know you’re staying up too late when your dog does this
The Twitter user at the account (@penta_pomepu) lives with their dog ぺんた Penta. One night, they were staying up much later than usual. Maybe they…
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[OBITUARY] Norman Mineta, US Congressman, 1st Japanese American Cabinet Member
His remarkable life took him from growing up in an internment camp to Congress and two Cabinet posts, and restoring the reputation of Japanese Americans….
Cool and cute “Alice’s Peppermint Tea Party” is perfect for summer
The color of 2022 is mint green, but it has always been a nice color to have around during hot weather for its psychological cooling…