“Did someone say free BBQ?” This is what happens when you grill yakitori at home
You don’t have to brave the crowds or wait in line, let alone travel to Japan, to enjoy one of Japan’s tastiest grilled foods, skewered…
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Japan has a coffee shop perfectly made for detectives
“Even I, a detective, yearn for this dream-like building.“ That’s what Ozawa (@tanteiozawa), who works as a detective, said as he posted a now viral…
Artist’s simple chalkboard “doodle” wows as 3D masterpiece
There’s no use crying over spilt milk. Japanese Twitter user Kabashima @okina_kabasima) may have been thinking something similar when they came up with a clever…
You know you’re staying up too late when your dog does this
The Twitter user at the account (@penta_pomepu) lives with their dog ぺんた Penta. One night, they were staying up much later than usual. Maybe they…
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower to open next year as one of Japan’s largest multipurpose entertainment facilities
“Tokyu Kabukicho Tower” is a joint entertainment facility project in Kabukicho, Shinjuku district operated by the Tokyu company and Tokyu Recreation company. They have recently…
Dog perfectly captures the wonder of springtime in Japan in one photo
The warmth of the spring season brings out the calmness and peaceful state of mind in us. Instagram user Teku Mahiru (stella16_sheena20) is reminding us…
Japan’s Self-Defense Force members become buff human carp in support of Children’s Day
Right now Japan is celebrating its spring holiday of Golden Week, one May 5th, it celebrated Children’s Day in particular. One of the biggest traditions…
Incredible newspaper artist shows how scary a shoebill stork can be
The Shoebill Stork is quite the fascinating bird, often referred to as a living dinosaur due to its appearance. At zoos they also captivate visitors…
Japan’s favorite IKEA mascot causes a lot of moral dilemmas for owners
Blåhaj, for those unfamiliar, is a soft shark plushie toy that is somewhat of a mascot for furnishing company IKEA. You could quite literally call…
Ripped Japanese cat shocks the internet with bulging biceps in hilarious photo
We all know that the internet has a thing for funny pet pictures, and one subgenre of these viral photos is ‘animals that look like…
Poodle shows ultimate sign of no forgiveness after bath time
It really depends on the pet, but many dogs and cats aren’t big fans of baths. Riku the toy poodle is no exception, and also…
How to get a pointy anime chin on the cheap
Whether it’s Joey Wheeler (aka Joey Chin) from Yu-Gi-Oh or the boys from Gakuen Handsome, anime has its share of male characters with prominently pointy…
“I’m so over today” Hyena in Japanese zoo has the most relatable zoned out look
A photo posted on Twitter by the Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture shows a spotted hyena in a totally relatable…
Japanese cat’s ‘gold medal-worthy’ sleeping pose wins fans and hearts on Twitter
Many animals seem to look extra adorable while sleeping, and some napping pets are so cute that they manage to go viral on social media…
Boss kitty on Cat Island in Japan has adorably smug reason for cheeky pose
Located in Ehime prefecture, the island of Aoshima is nicknamed “Cat Island” and known to be a paradise for cats for cat lovers. That’s because…