Elementary schooler’s too-faithful reproduction in art class earns online laughs
One way to practice drawing is to look at something and reproduce it faithfully. You can copy a three-dimensional object such as an actual person,…
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Sumo wrestlers soak in your teacup with cute tea bags sold by Japan Sumo Association
On November 13th, 2022, the Grand Sumo Tournament Kyushu Basho kicked off in Fukuoka, Japan. At Fukuoka Kokusai Center, where the basho is being held,…
Turn instant miso into a gourmet dish with this Japanese convenience store lifehack
Miso soup Miso soup is an essential part of many traditional Japanese meals, so much so that some Japanese people feel that their meal isn’t…
Helper’s nail-biting story of interaction between a disabled shopper and a “tough-looking man”
Japanese Twitter user and nursing home helper 小山けんいち Kenichi Koyama (@kenny_gby) posted about an incident that he witnessed at a convenience store which initially made…
Make potato salad faster with this simple lifehack from Japanese agricultural group
Many people love potato salad. It’s tasty and filling, comes in all kinds of regional varieties, and makes a great side dish. Despite the fact…
Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
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Some of the tasty sushi rolls you’ll find in Japanese convenience stores [Review]
If there’s one thing that visitors to Japan consistently mention when it comes to foods they want to try, it’s surely sushi. Depending on your…
Enjoy tea flavored with Doraemon’s favorite snack, as well as adorable Doraemon plates
The Doraemon Future Department Store, the world’s first official store of the internationally popular manga and anime series ドラえもん Doraemon launched a unique tea today,…
Vtuber group hololive collabs with Japan Post on New Year’s postcards and themed goods
New Year’s postcards with otoshidama lottery entries (63 JPY) featuring original New Year’s-themed illustrations of the members of hololive, the Vtuber group produced by COVER…
McDonald’s Japan’s two new “Holiday McFlurry” flavors are their “best ever”
The McFlurry is a perennial favorite frozen treat at McDonald’s branches worldwide, and Japan is no exception. However, for the holiday season this year, it…
Third species of marimo moss ball discovered in Japan
Moss balls, despite their name, aren’t actually “moss” but rather a species of filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta) that naturally grow into a round shape in…
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[Kimono Style] Kyoto Jidai Matsuri: A Catwalk of Fashion Through the Ages
Centered around 2000 volunteers, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri brings to life the rich kimono styles, textiles, and figures of Japanese history. Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN…
Traditional Japanese food expert’s unusual miso soup raises eyebrows online
The principle of ichijū issai Literally meaning “one soup and one dish,” the 一汁一菜 ichijū issai principle of Japanese cuisine represents the most simple traditional…
Mandarin orange farmer in Japan shocked by would-be freeloader’s request
All occupations require different skills. People work, develop their skills, and are paid for their work. Unfortunately, there are individuals in this world who don’t…
Both Chocomin Party softies and hardliners can get along thanks to DIY chocolate mint ice cream
Rifts within the Chocomin Party Diehard lovers of all things chocolate mint in Japan are sometimes referred to as チョコ民党 chocomintō, a portmanteau term jokingly…