88-year-old Japanese grandpa wows Twitter with dream-come-true glam up
The world of fashion moves fast with the times, and sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming for those trying to keep up. That’s how…
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Capybara enjoys traditional bathing method at hot spring in incredibly soothing video
The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, and while that description may be off-putting for the uninitiated, closer inspection reveals an adorable and very chill…
Japan’s Chubby Airlines serves up face-sized chocolate fried chicken for Valentine’s Day
Those looking for fast food fried chicken with a twist in Japan have quite a few options, including a buffet-style KFC with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink…
Brilliant scratch post turns cat into Japanese ukiyo-e art masterpiece
Ukiyo-e, traditional Japanese woodblock prints, are one of the country’s most iconic art forms. Perhaps the most recognizable print is The Great Wave Off Kanagawa,…
Japanese restaurant reveals secret why their popular pork soup doesn’t cool down
One of Japan’s most popular gyudon (beef bowl) chains is Matsuya. While Matsuya serves up a variety of beef bowls with different toppings, they also…
Shiba inu in Japan has most adorable “let me in” dance
Dog lovers know that our canine companions can sometimes lack a bit of subtlety in communicating to us what they want. It’s that over-the-top animation…
Optical illusion art on van’s back window makes drivers do a double take in Japan
As many of our readers have surely seen before, some company cars have the name of their company or the name or image of the…
Universal Studios Japan announces addition of Attack on Titan and Sailor Moon rides
Following a postponement in 2021, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is bringing back one of their most anticipated special events with Universal Cool Japan 2022. This…
Cat gives owner a morning shot with intimidating pushup pose
Cats have a strange but charming way of “transforming” their bodies, whether it be somehow liquifying to fit into cramped containers or twisting in surprising…
Reverse video of snowfall in snow-covered Kyoto gives the area a whole new layer of beauty
Photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) travels the Japan capturing seasonal natural beauty found around the country, including gorgeous “natural firework” trees and absolutely divine scenes of Nara’s…
Japanese wire artist’s gorgeous koi sculpture swims with lifelike detail
Talented Japanese wire artist Ko-SUKE(Twitter, Instagram) creates beautifully and intricately crafted sculptures out of bent colored wire. Their dynamic poses give them an animated nature…
Parade of Japanese folklore spirits and demons captured in chilling photography at snow festival
Organized by Yokaiya (@AidaKazunari), the Nakanosawa Onsen Snow Festival held at a hot spring in the town of Inawashiro, Fukushima prefecture is an annual event…
Japanese stop-motion artist’s amazing Gundam model video looks like it could be a commercial
Many of our readers have seen plastic Gundam models (otherwise known as Gunpla) before. Some may even own one or two and others may have…
Japanese bento boxes and architecture meet in brilliant and charming designs
Japanese bento boxes can be a great way to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty dishes on the go or simply sitting down to take in…
Housecat adopts formal but adorably bizarre posture and expression when confronted with a stray
Regardless of their personality, it’s usually a bit of shock for a pet cat that has established a home as their territory to encounter a…