Pair of cats praised for exemplary safety protocol during Japan earthquake
Pet owners who live in areas with frequent earthquakes sometimes might notice their cats and dogs seeming to sense a quake coming before it’s entirely…
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Fishy ice cream? Katsuobushi company Ninben subtly blends bonito into ice cream trio
Overview In coordination with the “SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2022” event now being held in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi neighborhood until April 10th, 2022, katsuobushi company Ninben Co.,…
Adorable Japanese sponge haunts users with ghastly transformations after use
Typically when you’re washing dishes, the only things you have to be scared of are dropping something or perhaps the icky feeling of accidentally touching…
LUSH unveils Japan-only spring inspired bath bomb collection
Cosmetics brand LUSH has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a small one store company based in the British coastal town of…
McDonald’s releases new Sakuramochi pie for cherry blossom season in Japan
During the spring, sakura-flavored sweets reign supreme in Japan as a way of celebrating the season of blooming cherry blossoms. For McDonald’s, that usually means…
Photographer perfectly captures aerial anime battle between bunnies
It’s often cats that surprise us with their midair acrobatics, twisting and turning in ways that look straight out of an action film when caught…
Pokémon artist turns Rowlet into adorably lifelike beach buddy
We’ve seen some lifelike Pokémon sculptures from talented artists around the world, but the creations of Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) stand out not only for their…
Owner turns their cat’s leftover fur into way too adorable kitty slippers
Whether it’s accumulated over the years or in one simple brushing session, cat owners are used to having their homes covered in shed fur. Some…
Giant nagashi-somen waterslide brings flowing noodle restaurant to your home noodle parties
Somen are a Japanese summer noodle favorite. The thin noodles are typically enjoyed chilled and then dipped into tsuyu sauce, but they are also sometimes…
Twitter user’s old-fashioned ploy to lure birds backfires with adorable catch
In Japan, there exists a somewhat old-fashioned spring tradition of observing seasonal birds such as the white-eye, but not by heading to a river or…
Traditional Japanese candy craftsman gets asked to make a dragon and doesn’t disappoint
Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese craft candy that creates artistic and edible sculptures. Often at food stalls and festivals, candy artisans will take requests to…
Twitter user’s kitchen accident shows the scary power of mochi
Mochi rice cakes are one of Japan’s favorite traditional treats, and while they enjoy reputation as a New Year’s snack, mochi are also particularly popular…
Newt duo surprises owner with cutest photo pose in a decade
To the uninitiated, newts may not be the immediate example of cuteness pictured when thinking of cute pets. Japanese Twitter user moi (@web_imori), who’s been…
Ruins of cliffside “too open toilet” in Japan takes some guts to use
Typically when exploring haikyo, or abandoned Japanese ruins and rare spots, popular locations include spooky areas like submerged villages, endless temple roads, and even Game…
Conveyor belt chain Kappa Sushi’s new staggering Meat Meat Tower hides the rice
You don’t necessarily have to have fish for sushi. As long as you have sushi rice (shari) and a topping (neta), you’re in business. Popular…