Amazon photo on delivery reveals hilarious detail at Japanese home
Amazon operates in multiple markets around the world. In some areas, you can specify unattended delivery. Moreover, depending on where you live, you can additionally…
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Elementary schooler’s too-faithful reproduction in art class earns online laughs
One way to practice drawing is to look at something and reproduce it faithfully. You can copy a three-dimensional object such as an actual person,…
Turn instant miso into a gourmet dish with this Japanese convenience store lifehack
Miso soup Miso soup is an essential part of many traditional Japanese meals, so much so that some Japanese people feel that their meal isn’t…
Helper’s nail-biting story of interaction between a disabled shopper and a “tough-looking man”
Japanese Twitter user and nursing home helper 小山けんいち Kenichi Koyama (@kenny_gby) posted about an incident that he witnessed at a convenience store which initially made…
Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
Third species of marimo moss ball discovered in Japan
Moss balls, despite their name, aren’t actually “moss” but rather a species of filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta) that naturally grow into a round shape in…
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…
Traditional Japanese food expert’s unusual miso soup raises eyebrows online
The principle of ichijū issai Literally meaning “one soup and one dish,” the 一汁一菜 ichijū issai principle of Japanese cuisine represents the most simple traditional…
Mandarin orange farmer in Japan shocked by would-be freeloader’s request
All occupations require different skills. People work, develop their skills, and are paid for their work. Unfortunately, there are individuals in this world who don’t…
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…
“Fox wedding” procession enchants Japanese city residents on Halloween
For two evenings on the weekend before Halloween this year, the city of Kagoshima was privy to an unusual Halloween parade. Seeing children dressed as…
Video of father “unable to walk down the aisle” at daughter’s wedding has netizens in tears
A child’s wedding is usually one of the biggest events in parents’ lives. When it comes to daughters, in addition to being genuinely happy for…
“Accessible toilets aren’t makeup rooms!”: Mother’s viral complaint on Halloween weekend
Accessible toilets are installed in train stations, commercial facilities, and other places where many people come and go. They are intended to provide access to…
An Otaku Guesthouse? UOI Inn is Revitalizing Okayama
Just in time for the Setouchi International Art Triennial, the 100-year-old UOI inn-turned into a perfect otaku guesthouse has reopened for business. Yuki Takada, JAPAN…
Japanese airsoft gun maker has stern warning for Halloween revelers
In Japan, as in other countries where Halloween is celebrated, people are likely to dress up in a wide variety of costumes, from “standard” costumes…