Japanese inventor’s mealtime videos get played over 7 million times in series of viral Tweets
On February 5, 2021, a video showing a man’s dinner became a hot topic with over 431,000 likes at the time of writing. The video…
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Shiba Inu Stumped by Disappearing Act
Pets are often full of surprises and make us smile. (@Shibamugi28) decided to turn the tables to get a reaction out of her dog, Komugi….
Have the perfect Gintama cuddle buddy with this giant Elizabeth plushie
Fans of popular anime series Gintama were treated to the theatrical release of the movie Gintama THE FINAL recently in Japan, and now they can…
Hello Kitty unveils more collaboration sweets with plague-fighting yōkai Amabie
Hello Kitty or Amabie, if you had to, which would you choose? Ok fine they’re a little too incomparable and lacking in similarities of any…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
Japanese Twitter user stumbles upon uncanny “broccoli tree”
Sometimes when you’re on a walk, you stumble upon something so surprising you can’t help but take a picture. That’s what happened to Japanese Twitter…
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You know it’s a pandemic when the demons give this excuse at Setsubun [manga]
On February 2nd, 2021, Japan celebrated the festival of Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in the traditional calendar One of the…
Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
Slither into seafood dishes with Japanese ceramic tentacle and eel spoons
While Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard seems pretty happy to make just about any sort of animal-themed good, their ventures into ocean seem to have…
Nissin releases 1 meter-long instant soba noodles to pray for long life
While many associate Nissin with their Cup Noodle ramen brand, their bowl-shaped Donbei lineup provides an udon and soba alternative for noodle lovers. Particularly at…
Driving demons away is normal on Setsubun, but this supermarket takes it to another level
Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…
Giant sleepy Kirby plushie is your new work-from-home cuddle buddy
Nintendo’s Kirby seems to have a look perfect for turning into just about…anything. Whether it’s a huggable heated plushie that stares at you longingly, traditional…
Keep a kitty companion with you always with hanging fat cat toilet paper racks
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
This just in: it’s officially impossible to accomplish anything with cats in the house
Remote work is on the rise in recent months. While it’s great to experience meetings in your pajamas, there are actually some downsides to consider….
Quirky pets make for good times on Japanese SNS
Humans have different personalities. Some are outgoing, some are reserved, some are hard-working, some are lazy, some are nice, and some are complete as—you get…