Japanese cat looks like a drunken salaryman on a Friday night
After Japanese Twitter user やわい Yawai (@k82gwixEBBMgEQn) posted a photo of her cat on Twitter, many people were amused and left comments like: “He looks…
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Ramune & pineapple chuhais are coming to liven up your fireworks and beach parties this summer
Even though the sakura season has yet to reach the northernmost parts of Japan, with the country experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, many people’s thoughts are…
“A stunning display of exceptional talent!”: Japanese traditional woodcarver will captivate you
On his YouTube channel, traditional Japanese sculptor 髙場正良 Masayoshi Takaba introduces his gorgeous creations. Takaba works exclusively in wood, carving beautiful and intricate decorative pieces…
Visiting parents, man finds out their restroom has turned into Silent Hill
Sometimes if you haven’t been back home in a while, things can change without you knowing about them. Japanese Twitter user Yarakashi Taisho (@unrelated_smbkc) got…
Woman’s Japanese countryside life with dogs has people thinking she’s living out Ghibli movies
With many beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli’s films being set in Japan, it’s not exactly a surprise that you can run into areas that seem…
“Taz” sighted in Japan, looking paler than usual
Japanese Twitter user かわいーぬ Kawaiinu (@kawai_nu_san) calls himself the “Worst Dog Photographer in Japan.” Looking at his usual photos, you wouldn’t be able to tell….
City girl shows country-living power and impresses with bubble tea made from scratch!
Bubble tea or boba has been booming in Japan, with it’s popularity even seeing the release of tapioca topped pizza and a bubble tea theme…
Japanese hamster cookies are just too cute to eat!
Japanese sweets artist mocha mocha (@mochamochamm) has a tasty talent for baking up delicious treats that we fear may be too cute to eat. For…
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“Maid cafes are just the beginning”: Maid robot creator reveals his master plan [Interview]
Ever since Rosie in The Jetsons, the concept of the maid robot has become synonymous with a fictionalized version of the near future. In Japanese…
Japanese artist stuns Twitter with dramatic growth in skill since middle school
It’s not uncommon for skilled artists to already show signs of their genius from an early age. However, for Japanese artist ハンカチ Hankachi (@koutyakizoku), their…
Why is body hair often called “unwanted hair” in Japanese? Schick Japan pushes for change
The prevalence of hair removal salons for both men and women, and in recent years, even for children in Japan reflects a commonly held belief…
In “most beautiful” nighttime sakura photo, cherry blossoms aren’t the real star
One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
New capsule toy series shows just how different Denny’s Japan’s menu is
When many Americans hear the name Denny’s, the immediate image of heaty Grand Slam breakfasts and a smorgasbord of diner food that ranges from burgers…
You can now bury your head in your food with a giant sushi plushie
If you’re looking for the perfect menu item to add to your collection of fried chicken ASMR pillows, ramen towels, and giant oyster pouches, then…
Puzzling manga mystery on popular pudding has Japanese netizens baffled
Japan has some really delicious puddings to choose from, including some handed out by a giant furry cat. So it can take a bit to…