Wood carving artist channels Pokémon power with mechanized Victreebel toothpick holder
Step into the kitchen, and well, home in general, of Japanese wood carving artist Poppo (Twitter, YouTube) and you’ll be greeted to something close to…
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Can you escape this? Real-world Japanese horror haikyo game is set in ruins of abandoned hotel
GG.PRO, a hotel management and consulting company, has installed dozens of security cameras and more than 100 QR code displays in the ruins of the…
Boat of giant takoyaki sails down river in Japan, wowing locals
One of the popular attractions in the historical district of Sawara in Katori city, Chiba prefecture is the Ono River. Many who visit the area…
Psyduck, I chose you! Stay hydrated with this luxury teapot resembling the water pokemon
When not in battle, what better way is there to make use of your water Pokémon companion than to make sure you stay hydrated? That’s…
Famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan has a lot of opinions about rainy day walks
Most dog owners will appreciate how their canine friends can often be creatures of habit, with slight changes to their routines sometimes resulting in dramatic…
Cosplay model delights when she misreads the vibe of an online meetup
Japanese model, cosplayer, and makeup artist Koichi Nomura (Twitter, Instagram) describes themselves as “villain model”, and has a fondness for vampires, so it should come…
Twitter touched by grey heron’s adorable moral quandary between stores
The long-legged grey heron enjoys a bit of an admired image in Japan, found sometimes gracefully perusing gardens, wading rivers, and has been depicted often…
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[Report] Meet, shake hands and hug a Vtuber!? Robot technology is making dreams come true
Finally, the day when you can meet a Vtuber in person has come! The dream-like event was named『けもV シマハイイロギツネ ジャパリパークから「ヒトの国」にきたよ！よろしくにぇ！ごあいさつ会』KemoV Shimahaiirogitsune Japaripāku kara Hitonokuni ni…
Japanese train station has a “hidden restaurant” many people don’t know about
There are numerous restaurants in the world. Most of them are located in commercial facilities, around train stations, and other places where many people gather….
Burger King brings back Big Mouth Burgers with hash brown and chili upgrades in Japan
Even without ordering, all it takes is one look at some of their recently released menu item names–Ugly Burgers, Guilty Butter Burgers, and King Yeti…
Hamster celebrates Girl’s Day in Japan with traditional doll boyfriend
On March 3rd, many in Japan celebrated hinamatsuri, a festival (often translated as “Girl’s Day”) that sees many households put up traditional ornamental doll displays…
“Where can I buy this?” Awesome Hisui Pokédex replica has Arceus fans drooling
Pokémon fans have been excited about the franchise’s latest game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Within a week of its release on January 28th, 2022, it had…
Cat develops immunity to sister’s adorable but haunting glare
Few things can pressure a person with guilt and the feeling of being watched intently than a cat glaring at them, but it doesn’t always…
Pictograms at a Japanese restroom look like a horror film poster
Public restrooms in Japan and many other countries of the world have pictograms to indicate “men,” “women” as well as a wheelchair pictogram for people…
Japan’s famous Killing Stone has broken, potentially releasing the Nine-Tailed Fox Demoness imprisoned inside
With a name that translates to “Killing Stone”, the Sessho-seki (殺生石) in Nasu, Japan is ominous in its own right. The famous rock in Nasu,…