Shop proprietress explains how kimonos can be like utility vests
The kimono is the national dress of Japan and is often worn as formal wear in modern times. Some Japanese residents wear kimonos for everyday…
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Daughter discovers dad’s secret crossdressing hobby but her reaction is unexpected [manga]
Almost all of us keep secrets of some kind, some of them bigger than others. It’s not uncommon for people to have one or two…
Make super-thin fluffy cabbage slices perfect for katsu with a non-adjustable mandoline
Fluffy cabbage slices are a popular accompaniment in many Japanese dishes such as kara-age fried chicken, and thin-sliced pork with ginger. However, whether it’s chicken,…
After tragic incident, life-saving advice for young kids left behind in a locked bus goes viral
On September 5th, 2022, a 3-year-old girl died of heat stroke after being stranded on a school bus for 5 hours at a kindergarten in…
Japanese airline provides godly service to high schooler studying on flight
High school student and Twitter user ナゴルノ阿波尾鶏 Nagorno Awaodori (@RichardSoviet) posted a positive experience they had flying with a Japanese airline. He was going home…
Japanese agricultural group shares awesome way to slice, serve and share Asian pears
Asian pears are available in the market from around July and are in season from August to September. In Japan, there are many varieties of…
Japanese schoolgirl grabs man’s arm in crowded train but not for the reason he feared
“Yikes! Too scary!” “To experience two kinds of fear in such a short time…” “You are lucky to have met such a kind person!” “I’m…
Japanese man surprises family with unusual gift bags from Hokkaido trip
The vast island of Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination surrounded by nature. In addition to its flourishing agriculture and dairy farming industries, Japan’s northernmost…
Showa retro fashion lover takes Japanese cafe back to the ’80s when she shows up
As time goes by, so do people’s lifestyles. Fashion, in particular, is one visible sign of the changing times. Recently in Japan, nostalgia for the…
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These delicious Japanese egg sandwiches contain a surprising ingredient [recipe]
Hiroyuki Amano of the Japanese comedy duo キャイ～ン Kyaeen posts many simple and delicious recipes on his YouTube channel. In this video, he introduces a…
Gorgeous dawn in Kyoto signals the end of summer for Japanese photographer
It happens to many of us. When the fun days of summer are drawing to an end and signs of autumn are in the air,…
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What could happen if you order a smile along with your fast food in Japan [Manga]
While free smiles may not be available at McDonald’s in many countries, it’s on the menu in Japan. It’s part of their customer service. In…
Beware of these noodles! Frequent visitor and influencer has warning for people going to Japan
“Beware of sōmen!” Such was the warning issued in a tweet by Artur Galata (@ArturGalata), a Latvian social media influencer and frequent visitor to Japan…
Tough-looking turtle expert dispels criminal suspicions with one single photo
Although usually docile, alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), native to freshwater habitats in the United States, are capable of delivering a powerful bite with their…
Ken Watanabe shares screen with daughter for first time, stops by to cook on her YouTube channel
On August 28th, 2022, model and actress Anne Watanabe released a video on her YouTube channel that has been attracting a lot of attention. She…