Don’t touch these “berries,” they’re not what you may think
Curious children are likely to approach anything that is a bit unusual. Not only might they observe, but they may also touch or, in the…
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KFC Japan is going from sandwiches to burgers
Colonel Sanders and his Japan operation typically make waves in the news when they announce something unusual like an all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC buffet in Tokyo, but…
Photo of crab restaurant looks “like a scene from a horror movie”
Sometimes a photograph will capture the unexpected. Saho (@urbex_34), a Japanese photographer of ruins, landscapes, and unusual architecture in Japan and abroad, posted a photo…
Meet Ram, the adorable munchkin cat that turns into a grandpa when she sleeps
As much as they like to fancy themselves as incapable of blemish, cats can be quite prone to unphotogenic moments. In fact, Japanese has been…
HUNTER×HUNTER manga resumes on October 24th in Weekly Shonen Jump
Today, October 11th, 2022, the Twitter account of Weekly Shonen Jump announced that manga artist 冨樫義博 Yoshihiro Togashi’s long-running manga HUNTER×HUNTER will finally resume serialization…
Just when you thought you’d seen it all: Japanese capsule toy machines sell bags specifically made for green onions
With options like bread as living creatures and useless trivia from elderly men, it would seem safe to say you can no longer be surprised…
“Aikido high school girl” shows off amazing self-defense moves in instructional videos
Shirakawa Ryuji is one of the representatives of Japan in the aikido division of the 2013 World Martial Arts Festival. Aikido Shinburenseijuku, where Shirakawa serves…
Burger King Japan’s new Guilty Burgers serve up gourmet chip butties on butter-soaked buns
Burger King has been grabbing fast food headlines with some pretty head-turning men offerings lately in Japan. Whether it be gargantuan meat mountains like the…
You can now eat delicious Studio Ghibli anime food recreated at a Japanese restaurant
With the official Studio Ghibli theme park set to open next month in Japan’s Aichi prefecture, it makes sense that locals are getting in the…
Japanese artist makes JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure figure look like fabulous 2-D anime style painting
Talented Japanese painter and YouTuber MA Man’s (@M_A_paintman) style with a brush definitely stands out. She uses advanced shading and coloring techniques to give figures…
The cutest bird in Japan turned into angry anime-style rice balls
When it comes to the shima enaga, also known as the long-tailed tit and often called the cutest bird in Japan, there’s no better social…
SPYxFAMILY’s Anya finds the perfect use for oddly shaped digital billboard in Shibuya Station
October 2022 kicked off with another round of excitement over the international hit media franchise SPYxFAMILY. Season 2 of the anime adaptation began airing on…
Realistic oden hotpot bath bombs released in Japan to provide a bath time stew
One of Japan’s favorite fall and winter dishes is oden. The hearty stew made from dashi and soy sauce broth often includes daikon radish, fishcakes,…
After becoming a huge hit, Japanese vending machines bring back canned ramen broth
In Japan, JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure vending machines are known for their unique digital interfaces, but they have another quality that…
Believe it or not, these aren’t anime drawings–they’re stunning Gundam models
The world of plastic Mobile Suit Gundam (referred to as Gunpla, a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) is filled with talented hobbyists, but professional…