After maid robot café’s successful trial run in Akihabara, creator looks to the future
A maid cafe unlike any other For three days between October 7th and 9th, 2022, in a quiet side street in Akihabara, Tokyo, the rental…
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People can’t believe this incredible photo of Mt. Fuji isn’t a traditional Japanese ink painting
Aside from being a challenging trek for visiting hikers, Mt. Fuji is definitely the most iconic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty. Depicted in famous art…
Japan’s beloved snow fairy bird turned into pancakes that are just too cute to eat
It’s easy to see why Boku, shima enaga (Twitter, Instagram) is such a popular social media follow in Japan. Boku, shima enaga is essentially the…
With his “Pocky Blade,” Japanese artist is the Sharpest Sweet Tooth in the East
In 1999, Japanese food manufacturer Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd., known for their stick-shaped snacks Pocky and Pretz, chose the date November 11th to promote their…
Mysterious tree looks like it belongs in a scene from Princess Mononoke
Photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) captures spectacular and impressive Japanese scenery from his unique perspective. A recent photo he posted on his Twitter account has been getting…
The too round and squishy Pallas’s Cat cushion plushie is a chonky cat lover’s dream come true
If there’s one thing Japanese retailer Felissimo can’t turn down, it’s the opportunity make a body cushion or pillow based on a super round and…
Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
KFC releases overflowing lobster fillet burger for winter in Japan
KFC recently made a menu shift chicken sandwiches to burgers in Japan, overhauling their existing lineup, as well as adding some new fried chicken faces….
Tokyo’s legendary curry bread returns after 20 years to much Japanese foodie fan delight
Tokyo Banana is often touted as the number one selling sweets souvenir from Tokyo. Those visiting from out of town often go out of their…
Miracle shot of Mt. Fuji under Occultation of Uranus and total lunar eclipse stuns on Twitter
Just a few days ago, many in Japan were treated to quite the celestial show in the form of a total lunar eclipse coinciding with…
Cup Noodle’s new flavor pairs ramen with its ultimate partner and is made to eat with rice
Over the years, we’ve seen Nissin spice up their flagship Cup Noodle instant ramen series with a lot of adventurous flavors, some of which include…
One Piece Film Red cakes in a can hit vending machines in Japan
Fans of long-running hit anime and manga One Piece have no doubt been enjoying a full course of new movie merchandise thanks to the theatrical…
Godzilla fans can now use Gigan’s bladed arms as a kaiju letter opener
Those eagerly awaiting the 2023 release of Toho’s newest Godzilla film likely have enough merchandise inspired by the King of the Monsters, but if they…
Cat’s dramatic “before and after” transformation when he allows his owner to play with him has people in kitty love
If you’re a cat lover, then you probably know that their adorably expressive faces can make for some amazing before and after shots. However, usually…
Pizza Potato Chip Sandwiches are the gooey junk food king of Japanese convenience stores
Whether you’re expecting something greasy or something a bit gourmet, convenience stores in Japan can be a surprising treasure trove of quality snacks for those…