The Iriomote Wildcat’s Precarious Life in Paradise
Native to Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the endangered animal is one of only two native wildcats in Japan — with the other being the…
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“Bloom Dance”: Captivating 4K flower timelapse video is Japanese artist’s 30-month labor of love
Japanese artist Yutaka Kitamura, who goes by the pseudonym GO motion (@rudesign), works mainly in design, video, and photography. One of his videos posted on…
Forgetful Japanese puts positive spin on failed attempt to grill mochi rice cakes for New Year’s
In many Japanese homes, grilled plain mochi rice cakes* are most often appreciated at New Year’s time. They can be eaten plain, dipped in soy…
Japanese paper artist creates strikingly detailed and colorful plants and creatures, miniatures
As his pseudonym 我流切紙人 Garyū Kirigami-nin (literally, “self-styled paper-cutter”) indicates, Japanese paper artist Toshiaki Kawasaki 川﨑利昭 (@garyukirigami) takes a unique approach to the art of…
Amusing Japanese Amphibian Discovered for First Time in 89 Years
Found again! Pure curiosity and careful observation led to the rediscovery of the wooper looper, or Japanese axolotl, by a Hokkaido University professor and his…
Escape from an arm grab and other self-defense tips from Japanese trainer are popular on TikTok
When you’re attacked by a stranger, you may not always be able to call for help right away. It can be dangerous if you don’t…
Japanese entrepreneur and camping enthusiast shows off his cool rotisserie lifehack
If you appreciate outdoor activities, setting up camp on a riverside can be a great experience. From rafting, when it’s available, to fishing, nature observation…
Is this the early bird special? Unconventional Christmas dinner guest in Japan goes viral
Twitter user 砂漠 sabaku (@eli_elilem) lives with an unusual pet in a mountainous region of Japan. If you weren’t able to recognize it from the…
Shiba inu blissfully soaking in a hot bath looks like a gentle polar bear
With temperatures dropping day by day in Japan, it’s only natural for pets to seek the comfort of warmth. Just recently, we introduced a pair…
Baby lobster’s unexpected cute form captivates Japanese Twitter
We’ve all seen lobsters, and many of us have even seen them up close. From mottled brown, even orange and blue, they can be quite…
Noodles for two or big eater? Try this Japanese SDGs lifehack for instant ramen + yakisoba
As most of our readers probably know, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations are a set of goals that countries…
Are you prepared? Earthquake disaster countermeasures and prevention event to be held in February
2021 has been a year of many earthquakes. In February, a magnitude 7.3 occurred just off the coast of Fukushima. This quake led to the…
Japanese vending machine stubbornly refuses to sell hot cocoa, with hilarious results
Japanese vending machines are famous not only for being plentiful but also for selling an astonishing variety of drinks, both hot and cold. When it…
A Joyous Future Awaits a Japan which Doesn’t Get Drunk
A survey proves the majority of people are fed up with being pressured to have alcohol with colleagues. For the sake of women and families,…
Twitter floored by Japanese flight attendant’s service for customer with large plushie
While nothing is ever perfect, workers in Japan’s service industry are often praised for going the extra mile to make the lives of customers easy….