Japanese nail artist goes viral with “Gakuen Handsome’s lethal weapons”
When manga and anime fans think of Gakuen Handsome, the Boys’ Love doujin game which was adapted into a series of smartphone games, novelizations, OVA…
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All-you-can-eat Burger King returns to Japan with behemoth Maximum Super One Pound Beef Burger
If you have an appetite for big burgers in Japan, Burger King has been kind to you recently. With releases like Tokyo Teriyaki Tower Super…
Monet’s Pond in Japan looks just like a painting
Although it officially has no name and is often called the “nameless pond”, the small but gorgeous body of water at Gifu Prefecture’s Nemichi Shrine…
Smug cat’s favorite place to sit turns her into “the spirit of the rice cooker” in Japan
Cats have a habit of taking to boxes and containers we would never think they could actually fit them, so much so that you have…
Shiba inu’s “unfair” begging expression is certain to make you give in
All dog lovers have experienced this predicament–needing to find the resolve to turn down their canine companion’s incredibly expressive ways of begging for food. Japanese…
Unheard of croissant oden combo has Japanese eaters bewildered
Oden may be one of Japan’s favorite winter foods. Whether served at a convenience store, food stall, or an upscale izakaya pub, the stewed dish…
Artist shows potential of knitting in cosplay with striking Demon’s Hand from “Hell Teacher Nūbē”
When most people think of knitting, they imagine warm scarves, gloves, hats and sweaters and, for those who are more into handcrafted items, maybe plushies,…
Sea lion charms the net in her sleep with adorable smile
If you ever doubted the idea that smiles are infectious, a sea lion in Japan will convince you otherwise. Koel, a sea lion pup at…
Fight kaiju in style with new Shin Ultraman eyeglasses
With the release of Shin Ultraman, Neon Genesis Evangelion maestro Hideaki Anno’s take on iconic tokusatsu hero Ultraman, fans have been treated to a slew…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s Rika-chan becomes the boogeyman for young child in Japan
Nearly everyone has memories of having to combat their fears when they woke up in the middle of the night to have to use the…
Malzeno from Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak hijacks 3D digital ad space in downtown Tokyo
Malzeno Attacks! As some grape Japan readers may recall, Tokyo has a giant 3D calico cat who meows and looks down on the crowd thanks…
Japan’s popular drinkable ice cream Coolish debuts frozen cocktails in boozy pouches
Lotte’s Coolish is one of Japan’s favorite ice cream products. The “drinkable” ice cream is actually a mixture of ice cream and crushed ice that…
We tried the gourmet egg sandwiches famous in Japanese showbiz as backstage snacks
In case you haven’t heard by now, Japan is heaven for egg sandwiches, or たまごサンド tamago sando. The late Anthony Bourdain is famous for having…
Coca-Cola vending machine stocked with no Coke praised in Japan as godsend
Japan’s many vending machines are known to offer a surprising amount of variety in drinks, snacks, and other goodies, so typically people used to them…
Japanese aquarium’s stick-your-face-here board’s meaning has Twitter puzzled
Stick-your-face-here boards to create memorable travel photos are now a long-standing norm at most tourist attractions, and Japan has no shortage of them with loads…