Would-be hamster owner’s “pet nothingness” has netizens in stitches
Japanese mother of five-year-old twins きのきの Kinokino (@KinokinoTwins) posts episodes related to childcare and her daily life on Twitter. Kinokino wanted a pet hamster. In…
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Why corgis are the most dramatic dog actors
While it’s easy to focus on their waddling butts and short, scampering legs, one of the greatest charms a corgi has is how remarkably expressive…
Eternal bento sidekick tamagoyaki omelet finally gets to star in unusual new bento offering
Only one thing and doing it right The だけ弁当 dake bento (lit. “the ‘only’ bento”) series from Lawson Store 100, a Japanese convenience store chain…
Japan’s first “yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat” is a fish-lover’s delight
A yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat In 2018, Japan’s largest wholesale fish market in Tokyo, the famous Tsukiji Market’s inner sanctum, relocated to Toyosu….
From runny to hard, boil your eggs just right with this convenient visual guide
Whether eaten on their own, cut up and served in salads, or mixed with mayonnaise and other seasonings for a delicious egg sandwich filling, there…
The adorable feathered cause of embarrassing apologies at Japanese post offices
It’s not often you have to show up to the post office with a “I’m sorry, the dog ate my homework” type of greeting, but…
Cat’s dramatic “before and after” transformation when he allows his owner to play with him has people in kitty love
If you’re a cat lover, then you probably know that their adorably expressive faces can make for some amazing before and after shots. However, usually…
Chibi Maruko-chan anime films are finally getting Blu-ray releases
Momoko Sakura’s best-selling manga ちびまる子ちゃん Chibi Maruko-chan was adapted into a television anime series in 1990 and has continued ever since, earning its place among…
Bunny goes viral with adorable “lion cosplay” thanks to mochi donut mane
Inspired by poi mochi balls invented in Hawaii in the early 1990s, Mister Donut in Japan created the Pon de Ring in 2003, a chewy…
Retro cream soda and float flavored amber candy released in Japan
Japan’s Nippon Department Store has always been selective about its products and items to make it interesting and unique. Their new “Fruit Kanten (Gelatin) series”,…
Lounging kitty pulls off the perfect Catbus cosplay without even trying
For Studio Ghibli fans and cat lovers, it’s hard to think of a better Halloween costume for your kitty than the Catbus from Hayao Miyazaki’s…
Lose weight on a budget with these Japanese diet recommendations
There are many different reasons for dieting and not everyone needs to, but for those who want to lose weight while also staying on a…
Japanese ceramic artist’s chubby great white shark cup is too cute not to drink from
Ceramimic (@ceramimic2021) is a a talented Japanese ceramics artist based in Mashiko, Tochigi prefecture. While the talented artist makes a number of awesome ceramics and…
Fulfill your takoyaki dreams with all-you-can-eat special for under $7 at Tsukiji Gindaco
Hotland Co., Ltd., which operates the takoyaki restaurant chain 築地銀だこ Tsukiji Gindaco and the taiyaki cake shop chain 銀のあん Gin no An in Japan, will…
If you avoid broccoli because it looks purple, you may miss out on a sweet deal!
The bright green color of broccoli adds color to a variety of dishes. It’s also delicious whether you eat it raw in salads or dips,…