Japanese schoolgirl grabs man’s arm in crowded train but not for the reason he feared
“Yikes! Too scary!” “To experience two kinds of fear in such a short time…” “You are lucky to have met such a kind person!” “I’m…
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Japanese basketball player Monica Okoye reveals racial discrimination
Japanese basketball player オコエ桃仁花 Monica Okoye, whose mother is Japanese and whose father is a Nigerian of Igbo descent, plays for Denso Iris as well…
What happens when you make mochi with almost expired milk
Homemade mochi can be a real treat, and if you use some simple tricks you can whip up some super delicious gourmet milk mochi. Japanese…
Saudi Arabia’s katsu sandwiches with no katsu have Japanese netizens mystified
Whether made with chicken, beef, or pork, the katsu sandwich (katsu sando) is definitely one of Japan’s favorite sandwiches. The breaded and fried meaty cutlet…
Japanese maid drops jaws with incredible swordmaster skills
One of the current trending hashtags on Twitter in Japan is #多分私しかやってない. It essentially translates “I’m probably the only one who does this.” It’s been…
The pleasant problem with throwing away a cat tower
Typically the problem with throwing away used toys and beds for cat owners is the inevitable feline protest. For @nicomugichibi, who lives with three cats,…
Don’t throw away your watermelon rinds! Simple trick to turn watermelon leftovers into delicious treats
Always tasty but especially refreshing in the heat, watermelons are near the top of the list when it comes to summer fruit. This is particularly…
Cats doing their best cicada impression look like a new cute species of the bug
When summer strolls around in Japan, cicadas make their presence known very well. While you’ll most certainly hear them before seeing them as they chirp…
Japan’s moon-viewing tsukimi sandwiches get anime upgrade with Sailor Moon sausage version
When autumn approaches in Japan, so does the Tsukimi festival. Tsukimi, which means “moon-viewing”, is often celebrated by gatherings where people gaze at the fall…
Munchkin cat turns into traditional Japanese wooden doll when taking a bath
Kokeshi are traditional handcrafted wooden dolls. While they have come in many designs over their roughly 150 years of existence, they are most notable for…
Japan’s beloved pigeon cookies get amazing steampunk bird upgrade
It can be hard to decide whether you want to eat the awesome creations of husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG)…
Japan’s Chicken Ramen mascot terrifies school children with horrific image of summer vacation’s end
While the ever-popular Cup Noodle may be considered their flagship ramen, Chicken Ramen is another of Nissin’s beloved long-time sellers. The instant ramen’s noodles comes…
Ominous selfie in curved mirror looks like a Junji Ito manga come to life
One day, クドー・ダイスケ Kudo Daisuke (@bowz_man) noticed a curved mirror on the side of the road. The surface of the curved mirror was bumpy and…
The Butter Drink, Japanese convenience store’s new drinkable butter, has people perplexed
Japanese convenience stores and vending machines seem to be embracing a slew of “drinkable” versions of foods you would normally take a utensil to. Between…
Not just instant noodles: We sampled one of the amazing freeze-dried meals you can buy in Japan
When you think of freeze-dried foods, you might imagine things like astronaut ice cream, fruit snacks or maybe, if you’re a camper or a survivalist,…