Laid-Back Camp drama’s Nadeshiko and Aoi actresses delight fans with real camping video
On November 11th, 2022, actress 大原優乃 Yūno Ōhara updated her YouTube channel 『ゆーのちゅーぶ / 大原優乃』 Yūno Tube with a special collaboration with actress 箭内夢菜 Yumena…
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Tourism is back: Cheap yen, eased border controls, fill streets with visitors
The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…
Japanese man lends charger to high school girl and gets something unexpected in return
It’s no exaggeration to say that smartphones are now indispensable in our daily lives. Many of us worry when our phones are running low on…
Cats turning into liquids get their own photo book in Japan
The liquefaction of cats… Since the beginning of the 21st century, the debate over whether cats can achieve a liquid state has periodically appeared on…
Mountaineer shocked by foul smell in Japan’s “haunted forest”
Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (樹海 jukai), or “Blue Tree Meadow” (青木ヶ原 aokigahara) as it’s also called, is one of Japan’s most famous forests situated on…
Resident has surprising advice for two rival company couriers who kept meeting at her house
It’s quite common for people to buy what they want online nowadays. Naturally, the frequency of packages being delivered to our homes has increased dramatically,…
Heated flooring affects fluffy pet in most adorable way
During cold weather, heating equipment is essential. Some people use heaters, some radiators, and some use electric carpets. In Japan, people often use a kotatsu…
Small child offered seat in Japanese train has most adorable way of “saying thanks”
What do you do when you’re sitting on a bus or a train and see a mother with a young child standing nearby? Some readers…
After maid robot café’s successful trial run in Akihabara, creator looks to the future
A maid cafe unlike any other For three days between October 7th and 9th, 2022, in a quiet side street in Akihabara, Tokyo, the rental…
Adorable rabbit Daruma are jumping into the New Year
Kanata Iwasaki at The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward It’s peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with…
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Delicious deep-fried Japanese karaage style chicken needs no oil to make [Recipe]
As of November 2022, the popular YouTube channel 経塚翼【簡単ダイエット食堂】”Tsubasa Kyozuka’s Easy Diet Cooking” has garnered over 800,000 total followers captivated by their easy-to-follow diet-friendly recipes….
Giant Demon Slayer character plushies are here to protect and cuddle you
Taito Corporation has announced it will be adding the characters of the international hit manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to its…
With his “Pocky Blade,” Japanese artist is the Sharpest Sweet Tooth in the East
In 1999, Japanese food manufacturer Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., known for their stick-shaped snacks Pocky and Pretz, chose the date November 11th to promote their…
Mysterious tree looks like it belongs in a scene from Princess Mononoke
Photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) captures spectacular and impressive Japanese scenery from his unique perspective. A recent photo he posted on his Twitter account has been getting…
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Japanese idol’s handshake event has life-changing impact on zealous fan [manga]
In the world of Japanese idols, “handshake events” are quite common among more established groups. As the name suggests, fans get to shake hands with…