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The ultimate penalty for inconsiderate owners who don’t pick up their pet’s poo [manga]
There seems to be a recent pop-culture fascination with poo. While that may be hard to hear at first, just consider the popularity of the…
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Japanese company will “buy your face” and turn it into a super realistic face mask to sell
Including a service that makes super realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head and doll masks that look lifted straight out of an anime, it…
Japanese sign seems to tell people to get off their bike “for the sake of the Queen”
Japan has an emperor but it doesn’t have a queen. Therefore, it makes no sense to see a sign in Japan telling you to do…
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[Video] Anime legend Hayao Miyazaki attending Studio Ghibli cafe as a customer delights fans
Studio Ghibli and Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki has made his name on beloved anime films, but the iconic director often makes headlines for when…
Adorable rice ball erasers round out and reveal their filling with every mistake you make
Just when you thought erasers couldn’t get any cuter than a transforming Mt. Fuji eraser, Japanese creative designer Yu (@yuu99jp7) may have set a new…
This rascally cat finds herself in a cool predicament just before dinner time
At grape Japan, we have a soft spot for furry friends, especially of the feline variety. Just something about their whimsy and curiosity and the…
Trending #LearnFromGhibli tweets using Ghibli movie scenes are too hilarious to stop reading
On September 18th, much to the delight of the anime community, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of most popular animated films….
Cat paw electric pocket warmers let you fight the cold and squish toe beans at the same time
There’s definitely a market for cat paw-shaped items in Japan. Whether it be bubbly 3D cat paw drinking glasses, cat paw socks that make it…
Japanese aquarium’s director stumped by 8-year-old’s question
Sou Yamauchi (@suymuc) is the director of the 北の大地の水族館 Northern Daichi Aquarium in Kitami, Hokkaido. He often updates his Twitter with his aquarium’s signature “Ask…
This Farmer Shared His Fall Harvest with Everyone
When one thinks of autumn, what comes to mind? Red, orange, and yellow leaves, pumpkin-spice flavored drinks and desserts, sweater weather… And don’t forget about…
This Headbanging Otter is Toba Aquarium’s Latest Star
Mie Prefecture is most well-known for the 7th Century Ise Grand Shrine. But less than an hour way is another place well worth your time….
A creative way to capture breathtaking photos on your next family road trip
Every family has their own idiosyncrasies. Whether its dancing with video game mascots of yesteryear or leveraging art gallery techniques to convey a lesson, there…
Japanese dango dumpling maker sells bleeding “cursed mummy” dango for Halloween
Based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Yagumo Dango has been making dango dumplings for nearly half a century. A staple of the neighborhood sweets shop,…
Japanese tomato farmer gets revenge on classmates who mocked his English in sweetest way possible
Tomayto or Tomahto. Japanese Twitter user @pasmal0220 is a tomato farmer, and runs the direct sales office for Soga Farm. The farm specializes in tomatoes…
Japan welcomes the fall with drinkable roasted sweet potatoes
It’s not uncommon to stumble upon a vending machine or convenience store aisle offering a “drinkable” version of an otherwise not-usually so drinkable treat, such…