Freaky Japanese Yam Looks Like a Hand
Twitter user Bu (@ibukiriP) posted a picture of a peculiar-shaped tuber that’s gotten a lot of attention. (@ibukiriP) said, My cousin gave me a yam,…
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Pea shoots bought at a Japanese supermarket made 50,000 people laugh on Twitter
If you’ve watched Shinkai Makoto’s film Weathering with You, you’ll recall the scene in which Hina cooks a meal for Hodaka in her apartment. The…
Japanese chain launches all-you-can-eat “silent yakiniku” for customers to shut up and eat
Yakiniku, or Japanese grilled meat barbecue cuisine, is often regarded as a communal dining experience. Friends and family gathering together over a grill incorporated into…
Valentine’s Day chocolate only an entomologist could love
Every year on February 14th, many parts of the world celebrate love with fancy store-bought or perhaps homemade chocolate for their loved ones. Airu (@airuria)…
Japanese Comedian Gets Creeped on During Dinner
Japanese comedian Makoto Shimizu (@pentachansp) of the comedy duo Kyu posted a photo of himself eating on Twitter. It received a response from over 160,000…
The most stylish Buddha in Japan gets a fashionable upgrade during sakura season
The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…
Want some-fin to talk about? How about some jaw-some shark pottery from Village Vanguard
These new shark-themed pottery goods from Village Vanguard are sure to leave your house guests with some-fin to talk about. Designed by potter, Yuki Tagawa,…
Illustrator uses traditional Japanese art form to share a laugh over modern everyday experiences
Instagram features a lot of illustrators. However, contributors showcasing traditional samurai motifs are very rare. 山田全自動 Yamada Zenjidō (IG: y_haiku) is one such content creator…
Siri’s unpredictable side? Shocking dialogues with the personal assistant in Japanese
These days, it’s hard not to see how the AI industry is developing and changing our lives. Creepily personalized adds and predictive searches quickly come…
Of mice and men: before and after’s of times things didn’t quite work out as planned
Every once in a while, life throws us a curveball. All of humanity realized this last year as lockdowns became the new norm. Yet, sometimes…
Felt artist’s terrifyingly real Roomba cat creation glides and meows when summoned
With giant wearable cat heads and even a service that creates realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head, it seems like a good time to…
UNO Card Tower Survived Feb. 13 Earthquake in Japan
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Febuary 13, a 7.1 intensity earthquake hit Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures. Tremors were felt hundreds of kilometers away in…
Train conductor photobombs shot of Japan’s early blooming sakura in most delightful way
For most of Japan, sakura season is just around the corner. Those lucky enough to live in or travel to Kawazu, however, benefit from some…
Japan’s secret base privacy tent gives you an infinite loop of laziness
While many of Akihabara-based retailer Thanko’s products can be seen as gags and oddities, many of them carry a unifying theme of practicality, such as…
Make a romantic rice ball proposal with these onigiri filling ring and case sets
Maker Kitan Club may be one of Japan’s leading reasons the country’s capsule toy machines are stocked with toys that cover just about every niche…