An Idol Group’s Fight Through the Pandemic Is Now on Screen
Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….
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Hamster gets so distorted by his own greed you can hardly recognize him
It’s quite a common occurrence to see hamsters with a lot of food stuffed into their cheeks. Sometimes, however, they overdo it. This is especially…
Japanese Instagrammer creates fantasy world of life with a giant lop rabbit
With their long ears and beady eyes, rabbits continue to be popular on social media for their cuteness. We’d like to introduce たくみ Takumi (takumi_mokke),…
“Wearing a yukata in your 20s is cringe.” Man’s comment to woman in Japan puzzles netizens
If you have a favorite outfit, chances are you’ll feel good wearing it outside. However, that happy mood you’re in can easily be spoiled by…
Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead off Okinawan coast
On July 7th, 2022, manga artist 高橋和希 Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the popular manga 遊☆戯☆王 Yu-Gi-Oh! was found dead. He was 60 years old. According…
Cut a peach with a rubber band? Former Japanese pro wrestler introduces a surprising lifehack
Peaches are in season in summer. In Japan, you’ll find shops selling everything from cakes and frozen drinks to ice cream featuring peaches at this…
Try this time-saving lifehack for cooking and peeling corn on the cob
Japanese homemaker はっちゃん Hatchan says she “doesn’t like cooking much.” Maybe that’s why she developed cooking methods and lifehacks to make food that looks good…
Create your own little Japanese festival with easy-build game stall kits
En-nichi: A fun part of Japanese festivals For many of those who have attended summer festivals in Japan or seen them in manga or anime,…
Say sayonara to oily eggplants in the frying pan with Japanese farmer’s healthy lifehack
An oily issue Eggplants (or aubergines, if that’s what you call them) are a versatile vegetable featured in the culinary traditions of many countries around…
Rakuten, Panasonic HD and Seiyu team up to launch Japan’s first unmanned ground delivery vehicles
On May 28th 2022, Rakuten, Panasonic HD, and Seiyu Group jointly started an on-demand delivery service using unmanned ground delivery (UGV) vehicles in Tsukuba city….
Local Japanese superhero accidentally lends powers to Vietnamese restaurant
When it comes to regional representation via colorful characters in Japan, mascots reign supreme. Often mashups up animals and local specialties, the mascots act as…
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[Review] My happiness leveled up when I began living with an octopus wiener pillow!
Do you have any special items for relaxation or to reduce your stress such as herb teas, eye masks, or the like? Of course, those…
Showa retro vibes in the nostalgic Tokyo neighborhood of Shibamata: Top places to visit
Shibamata (柴又) is a nostalgic neighborhood full of charm. It’s also highly underrated. Many tourists prefer going to the big city and choose more flashy…
Japan opens a mocktail bar where moms-to-be can unwind
As more people pursue health and wellness-driven lifestyles, alcohol-free bars continue to gain in popularity around the world. But what about people who usually drink…
Japanese company president’s touching Father’s Day ad is a letter to his departed father
In most countries, the third Sunday of June every year is Father’s Day. Many fathers receive gifts, cards and other expressions of appreciation and gratitude…