Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
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Pandemic-themed Japanese Sweets “Gomitsu” to go on sale in February
The Wagashi / 和菓子 (Japanese sweets) maker Tōhōen 稲豊園 will release a new pandemic-themed set of five pieces in February, aimed to go on sale…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Valentine’s Day macarons and cakes available for pre-order
Since coming to Japan, I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Japanese way. I would make cookies or chocolates for friends or my special…
Eatery feeds people during pandemic by making takeout meals with the ingredients they provide
Due to the declaration of a state of emergency issued on January 8, 2021, the business hours of restaurants were shortened. The last order for…
This no-fuss sandwich press pork katsu recipe has many advantages over deep-frying
With the growing international popularity of pork katsu, there is no dearth of recipes you can find to make it at home. But did you…
Japanese mangaka Ozaki Keishi creates manga based on his real-life international marriage
It is a fact that manga is popular and loved by many people around the world. These Japanese comic books have many genres and subgenres,…
As Japan works to limit plastic, one customer gets an embarrassing surprise checking out
Although everyone’s thoughts have been on the ongoing pandemic and forthcoming vaccine of late, Japan has silently made progress on another front. While it’s true…
This fluffy, huggable pup is burning up Japanese social media
Living with pets is a beautiful thing. Indeed, they are your pal during the good times and during the bad times. Well, at least dogs…
A house full of pets makes for good times
Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…
A girl taking a break while her parents are shopping. But they don’t get the hint…
Sometimes, kids emote more than you might expect. Part of the innocence of youth, I suppose. Nevertheless, photos of such children can be good for…
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Breaking news: we’ve all aged terribly [manga]
COVID-19 is a complete time-suck. Working from home during the pandemic, it’s easy to feel the unbroken string of days turn into weeks, months, and…
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A heart-warming story for the pandemic: meeting old friends back home [manga]
It looks like it’s going to be a long winter. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you. Although there appears to be relief from…
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Nothing like a yuzu citrus fruit-infused hot bath to soothe the soul [manga]
Maybe you’ve heard of it; maybe you haven’t. Either way, yuzu is a citrus fruit that looks like something halfway between a lemon and a…
Japan’s pets: like children, but quieter, cheaper and fluffier
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The number of cats and dogs in Japan first surpassed the number…
Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…