Diorama artist’s stunningly realistic traffic light fools Japanese Twitter
MAJIRI (@Cityscape_Std) from Cityscape Studio creates realistic dioramas of urban landscapes. His handiwork has been in the spotlight recently after he posted it on his…
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Enchanting Mt. Fuji photo from one of Japan’s 100 great mountains has Twitter convinced it’s a painting
Located in Nagano prefecture, the volcano Mt. Kirigamine is considered one of Japan’s 100 great mountains. The mountain is a hotspot for hiking and taking…
Heavy snowfall in Japan turns drink vending machine into gacha capsule toy machine
One of the charms, as well as most frustrating aspects of the many gacha capsule toy vending machines that are popular in Japan is that…
Break into a bear with Japan’s new Heartful Bear Kit Kats for Valentine’s Day
Japanese Kit Kats offer a wide variety of regional and limited edition flavors, including adventurous options such as those aged in whisky barrels in Scotland…
New pet clothes turn cat into ripped Super Saiyan feline
Cats don’t always use the goods we get them (often opting to ignore even the cutest of pet beds), and even when they do, that…
Japanese Twitter user chronicles 3 week quest to conquer inaccessible vending machine
While Japan has an absolute abundance of vending machines, Twitter user 606 (@bumWings) is dead set on reaching one that their access to has been…
A torii gate out of nowhere late at night has Japanese Twitter user feeling spirited away
While there are many famous large shrines in Japan that stand out as major emblems of their respective regions, some of the smaller more local…
Photographer captures gorgeous miracle that swirls under mountain range
Japanese photographer Yasuto Inagaki (@inagakiyasuto) has a real talent for capturing beautiful scenery in Japan, but particularly focuses on showcasing some of the natural splendor…
Sailor Moon and Sanrio characters set to team up in special anniversary collaboration
A very special announcement has been made for the 30th anniversary of the Sailor Moon series, which includes a first-of-its kind collaboration between two sets…
Japanese restaurant staff unwittingly creates horror scene when preparing employee meals
Sometimes you don’t realize the implications of your actions until after you see the finished product. This definitely was the case at a Tokyo restaurant…
Japanese woman wears duck head to Coming of Age ceremony, experiences most popular day of her life
Turning 20 marks the commencement of one’s life as an adult in Japan, and that journey into adulthood is celebrated on Seijin no Hi (Coming…
On day of tsunami, customer receives godly service at restaurant in Japan
Customer service in Japan is pretty often praised, but for situations where it’s felt that a worker really went the extra mile, the term “kami-taiou”,…
74-year-old Japanese watercolor artist makes amazing illustrations with crayons he’s saved for decades
Crayons often conjure up images of our childhood, but for 74-year-old watercolor artist Shibasaki, that’s not a reason to put them away, but to use…
Dog’s unexpected reaction to owner slipping on stairs has Japanese Twitter in stitches
As many dog lovers know, our faithful canine friends can be very alert about our needs and compassionate when we stumble into trouble. Japanese Twitter…
New capsule toy lineup recreates washlet function of Japanese toilets
When it comes to the already vast but very specific world of Japanese gacha capsule toys, Bushiroad Creative’s Tama-Kyu brand really dives into every niche….