“It looks like a cat born from a chicken!” Cat’s new look has people doing doubletakes
As cat lovers know very well, when our feline friends start to get up there in years, some extra maintenance can be required, particularly in…
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Japanese shrine people don’t know how to access has netizens thrilled
Whether they seem to pop out of nowhere or have “floating” torii gates, many shrines in Japan have some unique distinctions that set them apart…
Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
Japanese rest stop’s only-980 yen chicken katsu curry size has eaters in shock
Getting more than what you paid for is usually quite a treat at a restaurant, but for Japanese Twitter user @momorineko, it turned out to…
Woman sees “darkness” of Japanese society in convenience store bathroom; “I’m at a loss for words”
As you may find in other countries, public bathrooms in Japan often have a cleaning log posted on the wall so that supervisors can ensure…
“Godlike!” Photographer captures fiery “phoenix” in Japan sky
Based in Kyoto, Japanese photographer Shota (Twitter, Instagram) has a lot of beautiful scenery at his hands to choose from when he goes out in…
We can’t believe this Nintendo 3DS isn’t a Nintendo 3DS
For as much interactive joy as it provided during its run, the Nintendo 3DS isn’t usually a hot topic these days unless you’re doing a…
Keys on music college piano stun Twitter: “I was deeply moved”; “That’s amazing!”
In Japan, as in many countries, learning and playing the piano is still a popular extra-curriculur activity. Some parents even buy toy pianos from the…
“A divine presence!” Magical photo of Japan’s floating torii gate takes breath away online
While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…
World Cosplay Summit celebrates 20th anniversary this summer in Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit executive committee has announced a milestone in the form of one of the world’s largest cosplay events. “World’s Cosplay Summit 2022-20th…
Son surprises father with papercraft animal head decorations
“My 4th grader son was working hard on his arts and crafts. Today, we have animal heads hanging up on our wall.” Mizunokeisuke (@mikkemac) shared…
Japanese chef shows off simple gourmet tofu recipe perfect for summer
Hiyayakko is a simple cold tofu dish with soy sauce and toppings enjoyed as a classic in Japan. It’s a perfect dish on a hot…
Fight the rain and sun with retro Super Mario Bros. umbrellas and parasols
In Japan, rainy reason is just around the corner, and that means dealing with both periods of heavy rainfall as well as some daunting heat…
“Too lucky!” The things you can win for 200 yen at a capsule toy machine in Japan
It’s sometimes hard to believe that gachapon, or blind buy capsule toy machines, in Japan have something you can’t buy. Nowadays the machines seem to…
Man trying to recreate famous Yamcha death pose photobombed by super strong opponent
For fans of legendary anime Dragon Ball Z, Yamcha’s death pose is about as iconic and image as it gets. The famous scene has gone…