Puppy in Japan realizes he’s too big to fit through hole in paper screen door
The account at ペキニイッヌ Pekini innu (@hao_kochi), who lives in Japan with a young Pekinese dog named Haokun, had a problem: Haokun kept tearing up…
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Five Vtubers from hololive to participate in third Murder Mystery TTRPG livesteam
Dwango Co., Ltd. has just announced that its Nico Live streaming service will carry the livestream of the Murder Mystery show #HoloLive Mystery Theater 3,…
There’s a Piplup in my soup! “Pochama-Wan” makes miso soup more fun
Pochama-Wan miso soup set Beginning from February 5th, 2022, fans of the popular Pokémon Pochama will be able to purchase a unique new instant miso…
Japanese artist’s “life-sized” Meltan paper clip stands make marvelous desk mates
Some of our readers may remember the talented Japanese model and figure artist からけん KARA-KEN (@karaageakinai) who creates amazing Pokémon figures and displays as well…
Japanese bus driver says: “Here we go!” What he does next will have you in stitches
The area around Maihama Station in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan is sometimes referred to as “Dreamland” by some people. The station is in close proximity…
Munchkin kitten in Japan has adorable but odd reaction to owner’s dishwashing
Kotarō, a Munchkin kitten in Japan, is very curious about everything he sees. However, far from putting his life in danger, as the old saying…
Doronjo and the Doronbow gang featured on “Yatterman” premium scotch whisky bottles
Shogakukan Shueisha Co. Ltd. has announced it will sell limited-edition premium scotch whisky bottles with labels inspired by the classic 1970s anime series Yatterman, the…
Melonpan “chock-full of bears” go viral after Japanese illustrator bakes the perfect batch
If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…
Nagasaki Champon: The City’s Most Famous Regional Dish
Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on…
Kamen Rider leather goods meticulously recreate Kamen Rider V3 and Destron masks
In 2021, the first-ever Kamen Rider TV show celebrated 50 years since its original broadcast. Generations of fans have been getting a variety of anniversary…
“Pikachu! I chose you for my embroidered face towel!”
Pokémon are cute enough to make you wish they were always around! Unfortunately, unlike Ash, we don’t have Poké Balls for that purpose. Nevertheless, there…
Sanrio collabs with Godiva to bring new Hello Kitty and My Melody Valentine’s gift for 2022
For the 11th time in a row, Sanrio and Godiva have come together yet again to bring the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts. Since 2013, the…
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu collaborates with hard hit local businesses to kick off 10th anniversary tour
It seems like only yesterday when the release of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s debut single PONPONPON made waves across the Japanese and international music industry. The…
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The Bird Watching Cafe / Tadashi Shimada Nature Photo Gallery in Hokkaido [Review]
During my December trip to Hokkaido, I had some spare time to go around the city and explore some new places around Sapporo and Chitose. Cafe-hopping or café meguri カフェ巡り happens…
Experience a part of Japanese culture with the prettiest origami earrings
Photo by cinnamonellie This winter, I had the opportunity to try out some of the prettiest models of earrings now on sale at Grape Shop….