Japanese convenience store lives up to name with wonderful help for the hearing-impaired
Convenience stores in Japan are often lauded for their surprisingly high quality meals and wide array of services, but it’s a simple show of hospitality…
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“Guri and Gura” children’s book illustrator Yuriko Yamawaki passes away
Today, October 6th, 2022, the sad news was announced that 山脇百合子 Yuriko Yamawaki had passed away on September 29th, 2022. She was 80 years old….
Store clerk in Japan cracks up foreign customers with unusual English explanation of “squid”
Japanese blogger あとみ Atomi (@yumekomanga) conveys humorous and interesting episodes from her daily life in the form of manga. Since she works as a supermarket…
Buff Japanese dad’s way of offering shopping help wins wife’s praise, has netizens taking notes
“That looks heavy. Here, let me help.” If you’re out shopping with a partner, family member, or friend and one of you is physically stronger…
Manga artist was harassed for eating alone at ramen shops until she found a safe haven
Although it’s a rare occurrence today, it used to be quite common in Japan for women to get curious looks when they entered a restaurant…
Elementary school boy paints his room, turning it into an ocean paradise
A budding artist Sometimes even parents are surprised by what their children say and do. “I want my door to look like a wave!” This…
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How to turn leftover gyoza wrappers into a tasty lasagna that’s easy to make [recipe]
If you enjoy cooking, you may have tried making Japanese gyoza dumplings. If you don’t have any Japanese restaurants nearby, you may be able to…
New customers can’t stop blushing at curry shop with surprisingly affectionate service in Japan
There are many curry shops around Japan that have come up with all sorts of services, such as all-you-can-eat naan, to please their customers. However,…
Do you know how an abandoned bunny feels? Foster parent’s plea moves netizens to tears
For most people who welcome an animal into their homes, their understanding is that their pet will become a new member of the family and…
Shiseido Parlour fêtes 120 years with drinks inspired by geisha fashions from Meiji Era
From October 1st to October 29th, 2022, “BAR S” on the top floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building will be serving special cocktails and…
Vegetables “beheaded” in scary Japanese PSA on power window safety
Collisions aren’t the only reasons for deaths involving cars. Not paying sufficient attention to the safety of children in vehicles can also result in tragedy….
Tokyo civil servant reported for eating ice cream in front of convenience store
“A (civil servant) is eating ice cream in front of the MINISTOP (convenience store)” Such was the nature of a complaint recently submitted to a…
Japanese man posing for ID photo sneezes with hilarious results
Photos are indispensable for driver’s licenses, passports, student IDs, and other types of identification. In major metropolitan areas, photo booths are often available for this…
‘Kamome’ Bullet Trains Stand by for New Shinkansen Line in Kyushu
“This is the first time I saw the Kamome trains from the front. They are brand new and beautiful,” said one visitor to the JR…
Man taking photos with “his girlfriend” gives off Cthulhian horror vibes
“He thinks he’s taking a commemorative photo with his girlfriend, but this is what it looks like to those around him.” A collection of photos…