Japanese coffee house’s “reverse scam” dessert once again has diners floored
Coffee house chain Komeda’s Coffee is largely known in Japan for their surprisingly large portion sizes and generous Nagoya-style breakfast sets, one of its most…
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Diners shocked by date on photo at sushi restaurant in Japan
At long-standing sushi restaurants in Japan, it’s not uncommon to look up at the wall and see black and white photos that show the first…
Cats turning into liquids get their own photo book in Japan
The liquefaction of cats… Since the beginning of the 21st century, the debate over whether cats can achieve a liquid state has periodically appeared on…
Mountaineer shocked by foul smell in Japan’s “haunted forest”
Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (樹海 jukai), or “Blue Tree Meadow” (青木ヶ原 aokigahara) as it’s also called, is one of Japan’s most famous forests situated on…
Photographer captures a too wholesome moment between his grandmother and her beloved shiba inu
Photographer YASUTO (@yasuto8888) snaps a lot of gorgeous shots of seasonal scenery found around Japan. But what appears to be the true star of his…
Wiener aliens fly in to become intergalactic hit ingredient for bento boxes
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, is definitely one of the highlights of kyaraben (character bentos, or bentos that feature characters made out of food)…
Japanese company’s reason for turning down paid leave request has workers wowed
Under the Labor Standards Law in Japan, taking annual paid leave (within the allotted holidays) is a protected worker’s right. However, that doesn’t mean there…
Shiba inu barrels up hill to reunite with owner in adorably epic photos
Twitter user inubot (@inu_10kg) lives quite deep in the Japanese countryside. While that means having to set up enclosures and fencing so wild boar don’t…
Tasty Pokémon Poké Ball rice balls hit 7-Eleven Japan and we caught them all
7-Eleven Japan definitely offers a wide variety of tasty onigiri (rice balls), but this week they’ve delighted Pokémon fans with the clever idea to package…
Barista reveals the trick to making the best green tea at conveyor belt sushi restaurants
If you’ve ever enjoyed cheap and delicious sushi plates at kaiten-zushi, or conveyor belt/revolving sushi, in Japan, you’ve likely made use of the convenient hot…
Traditional Japanese stretch bags that fit right in your pocket!
Growing initiatives to be more eco-friendly, as well as the introduction of fees for plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores, has led to a…
Top Japanese sweets artist fulfills childhood dream of a super huge shortcake
When first asked what their dream in life is, young children usually tap into their boundless imaginations to dream up something far out of the…
Japanese manga artist reveals the scariest type of anger
People face feelings of anger in many different situations, whether at work, at home, or on social networking sites. Even if it’s for a good…
Cat waits all day to give movie horror movie greeting after work
There’s not a lot of things quite as comforting as getting home after a long day at work and getting a warm greeting from your…
After maid robot café’s successful trial run in Akihabara, creator looks to the future
A maid cafe unlike any other For three days between October 7th and 9th, 2022, in a quiet side street in Akihabara, Tokyo, the rental…