Ghostly floating shiba inu has people thinking of Spirited Away
Shiba inu can provide for some pretty adorable yet startling scenery with their antics, including poking their head through walls. Happy-go-lucky shiba Hana (@hanahanaco65) might…
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Big Hero 6’s Baymax makes an unexpected “appearance” in a Japanese kitchen
Japanese Twitter user and manga artist めめ Meme (@meme4coma) was about to cook a dish of 肉じゃが nikujaga—a popular Western-influenced stew mainly consisting of meat…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s Rika-chan becomes the boogeyman for young child in Japan
Nearly everyone has memories of having to combat their fears when they woke up in the middle of the night to have to use the…
Japanese aquarium’s stick-your-face-here board’s meaning has Twitter puzzled
Stick-your-face-here boards to create memorable travel photos are now a long-standing norm at most tourist attractions, and Japan has no shortage of them with loads…
Japan’s high quality food samples can be a slimy preventer of umbrella theft
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down a food court or simply a street filled with restaurants in Japan, you’ve likely noticed some incredibly high-quality…
Japanese sweets souvenir eaten to overcome obstacles is quite the shocker
Japan has a deep gift-giving culture, most often observed in bringing back souvenirs (omiyage>) for friends and families when one returns from out of town….
Ominous “children at play” sign in Japan lives up to the warning it gives
Around Japan, particularly in more rural areas, you’ll often find signs that say “tobidashi chuui” (飛び出し注意). The phrase essentially means “watch out for children” or…
Cat suddenly appears on portable shrine looking like messenger of feline gods
In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…
Japanese artist’s “menacingly approaching cat” toy is strangely addictive
Japanese Twitter user シカクガング Shikakugangu (@shikakugangu) develops visual toys as a hobby. When he posted a video of his handmade toy on Twitter, it received…
“Too fast!” Why this Japanese hair salon is often featured as a “rare sight” on TV
“Fast, fast, so fast!” “I laughed my head off. It’s much faster than I could have ever imagined!” “I have the impression they’ll trim your…
Why countryside park slides in Japan can be just as scary as a roller coaster
When it comes to blood-pumping rides and attractions in Japan, it can be hard to top the Fuji-Q Highland theme park and its unparalleled views….
Dropped your smartphone into your ramen? Cup Noodle’s product idea goes viral
As some of our readers may recall, for the past few months, Nissin’s Cup Noodle has been wowing netizens with innovative and artistic product ideas…
Store clerk can’t stop staring at customer in line. The reason has netizens chuckling
Since July 1, 2020, when a nationwide fee for plastic bags was introduced in Japan, more and more people have been bringing in their own…
Adorable cucumbers look extremely happy to be turned into kimchi
Typically it’s with some great artistry and design that we see food turned into super adorable treats, but occasionally things might just fall into place…
Anime-loving bride’s wedding dream comes true, cutting cake with Exaclibur from Fate/Zero and Attack on Titan gear
For anime and manga fans in Japan looking to tie the knot, there’s a lot of ways to bring their fandom to matrimony. Whether it…