Japanese Bar Throws Consolatory Farewell Parties For Workers Who Never Got One
One nearly universally practiced customs at Japanese companies is the sobetsukai, or farewell party thrown for workers retiring or as is often the case, transferring…
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Tokyo Hotel Celebrates New Era And Emperor With Extravagant $900 “Golden Giant Burger”
Japan has seen its share of extravagant burgers–including Ghostbusters and pitch black Studio Ghibli burgers, but the Oak Door Steakhouse in Tokyo’s Grand Hyatt hotel…
New Noodle Waterslide Toys Give Summer Tradition An Amusement Park Makeover
Streaming Noodles: A Summer Tradition Nagashi soumen 流しそうめん is a Japanese tradition, typically enjoyed in summer, in which thin white noodles made of wheat and…
Most Determined Shiba Inu In The World Chases Leash Around A Heater
While all doggos are good girls and boys, shiba inu tend to find themselves as the center of attention whenever they can. This adorable brand…
Two Cats Give Impressively Thorough Bicycle Inspection, Possibly Best in Japan
If you have ever owned a cat which likes to spend a lot of time outside, you’ve probably wondered, exactly what is it that they…
Sad Shiba Inu in Raincoats are Depressingly Adorable
Yu Matsu is the owner of a blog and Twitter which documents the daily life of his three shiba inu. The trio, Hinata, Aoi and…
UNIQLO Teams Up With Capcom For Street Fighter Old And New T-Shirt Lineup
Popular Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO has built of quite a reputation among movie and video game fans with their UT shirt designs, and their latest…
Adorable Slumbering Otter Pouch From Japan Has A Tummy That Doubles As An Arm Rest
Japanese retailer Felissimo specializes in all sorts of cute and creative animal-themed goods, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in…
Japanese Clingy Kitten Arm Rests Give You A Feline Friend Who Refuses To Let Go
Creative Japanese online retailer Felissimo has built up quite a catalog of quirky but cute releases in their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation…
Japanese Cat Caught on Camera Casting Magical Protective Barrier Around Himself
Something us Japan-lovers are often told by skeptics is that ‘Japan isn’t like the animes! Don’t get caught up in fantasies! It’s just a normal…
Japan Opens Up Its First Ever Convenience Store Bar
Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…
Bubbly Kitty Foot Glasses Turn Your Drink Into An Adorable Cat’s Paw
If you’re a cat lover who particularly loves the squishy paws of your feline friends, Japan has quite a few products–namely eyeglasses that simulate a…
VR Ninja Training Dojo Opens Up In Tokyo
Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…
Japanese Squishy Shiba Inu Marshmallows Are The Cutest Way To Level Up Your Hot Chocolate
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has a reputation for cute and quirky goods, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese)…
Video Captures Akita’s First Time at the Beach and Gives Best Reaction Memes Ever
At five years old, Akita inu dog Fuji had never been to the beach. Source: akita_fuji When his owner finally took Fuji to see the…