1-year-old impresses with adorable technique in sumo wrestling debut
Never underestimate the strength of a toddler. That may have been what Akiyoshi Nagai (@rien0514) was thinking when he watched his 1-year-old son make his…
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Princess Mononoke cosplayer’s gear is so amazing she can actually ride Yakul
Directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is a certified anime classic filled with beloved characters. So it’s no wonder cosplayers are…
After forgetting to use it for four years, man finds “treasure” in noodle dipping sauce
It’s always a good idea to check on and clear out your fridge every once in a while. This can be much easier to forget…
How much does it really cost to cross Japan by cab?
Toyama Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture. Two prefectures on opposite coasts of Japan. On the one hand, Toyama Prefecture is “located at the center of Japan…
The Cthulhu octopus wiener is ready to make kids cry when they open their bento
A popular bento box side dish for children (and just people who like to have fun with their food!) in Japan is the “tako wiener”,…
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Have a look at Tokyo Disney Resort’s stunning new Toy Story Hotel [Video Tour]
Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel is now open! The “Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel,” inspired by the Disney & Pixar movie series “Toy…
Japan’s new dumpling sweets are so long they require samurai skill
One of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets is dango, dumplings made from mochiko rice flour and often served on skewers, sometimes by roadside stands and shops….
Did you order a side of paint chips? Tokyo restaurant’s dessert baffles Twitter
Some fancy restaurants are known to get quite adventurous with their stylish presentations, and the same is true in Japan. Case in point. Here’s a…
Photographer captures miracle above the world’s largest torii gate and sea of sakura
The Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha in Wakayama prefecture is one of the region’s three famous shrines, and its Hongu Oyunohara torii gate is…
Gorgeous lantern-lit sakura path beckons netizens to another world
The 5-kilometer pathways along the Saho River are known as Nara’s largest cherry blossom viewing spot, making for a truly breathtaking area to take in…
When the power of Japanese protection amulets backfires
When visiting a temple in Japan, many visitors seek out omamori to take home with them and obtain good luck from. Often translated as “protection…
How to ease your way into wearing an “edgy” black mask in Japan
The spread of the novel coronavirus infection has caused many people to wear face masks in their daily lives. Face masks come in many colors,…
“I’m going to work!” Cat’s response to departing owner has kitty lovers swooning
A jangle of keys. Putting on a sweater. A hand on the door. Pet owners know quite well that a smallest sign of having to…
Bento store in Tokyo’s generous 1,000 kilo free food giveaway turns it into an onion forest
We’ve seen recently in Japan some creative ways–such as stylish honor-system unmanned food stations–to deal with the problem of food waste and loss, particularly with…
Magical abandoned Japanese train station has people seeing anime brought to life
Photographer Yukari (@mitsuyuka_lp) is known for her stellar photography showing off natural beauty around the many prefectures of Japan. In particular, however, she has a…