Japanese dental office’s entranceway figure is guaranteed to haunt children
A trip to the dentist can be a nerve-wracking experience, to say the least. Whether you’re just a kid or a full-fledged adult, you’ll often…
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Japanese restaurant’s luxury baby formula customer service has mothers swooning
When customer service in Japan goes above and beyond to address someone’s needs, it’s often addressed with the recently coined phrase “divine customer service” (神対応,…
Japanese photographer’s finds magical location that looks like Studio Ghibli anime still
Whether it be from a boat that looks like it is passing through Spirited Away or countryside scenery that looks like it could be in…
The cutest bird in Japan gets turned into horrifyingly delicious dessert straight out of Berserk anime
The shima enaga, or long-tailed tit, has definitely earned its nickname as “the cutest bird in Japan.” Often compared to feathered Pokémon, the adorable white…
The easiest way to wash a curry pot is also the most delicious
Curry is a strong contender for the top of the list when it comes to comfort food. But no matter what kind you make, after…
Nissin’s proposed Cup Noodle incense could provide ramen fragrance and fight off bugs
Instant noodle maker Nissin is always happy to share some pretty far-out-there concepts for future releases inspired by their popular Cup Noodle brand. Often Nissin…
Turning Japanese convenience store bread into gourmet French toast
Yamazaki Baking Company’s long-selling “Thin Crust Cream Bread” series is a major hit with sweets fans in Japan. In particularly their “Thin Crust Sweet Potato…
Move over mochi ice cream! Mochi whipped cream gets a trial run in Japan
If you’re a fan of mochi ice cream and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll quickly discover Lotte’s long-selling ice cream brand 雪見だいふく Yukimi-daifuku, the…
Japan’s super fun and simple sushi maker lets you pump out ten pieces of nigiri in one go
A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…
Stone artist’s stunning rock cat looks like it is ready to cuddle and purr
As fun as it is to watch them grow, most cat lovers still occasionally long for the days when their kitty could fit in the…
Photographer captures Japan’s “flower that blooms in the heavenly realm” in breathtaking shot
Japan has quite the share of floral beauty, but one of its best views comes in mid-September along the Aizumamegawa River in Aichi prefecture. There…
Vocaloid fans in awe of hose that looks like Hatsune Miku
For vocaloid fans, there might be no more recognizable image than virtual diva phenomenon Hatsune Miku. The iconic vocaloid queen has a look that really…
Japan’s cat temple pilgrimage books are the purrfect stationery for kitty lovers
For those that make pilgrimages or even occasional trips to shrines and temples in Japan, Goshuincho (“honorable red stamp book”) are highly recommended way of…
Japanese airline provides godly service to high schooler studying on flight
High school student and Twitter user ナゴルノ阿波尾鶏 Nagorno Awaodori (@RichardSoviet) posted a positive experience they had flying with a Japanese airline. He was going home…
eggslut’s new rare katsu egg sandwich ups the gourmet in Japan’s egg sandwich game
With Big Slut burgers and an egg sandwich that serves up an entire eel, Los Angeles egg and sandwich specialty store eggslut has been making…