Do you think you see an octopus lying on a table? Look again!
A photograph that seems to be of a real octopus placed on a white surface has been causing quite a stir online, eliciting reactions of…
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McDonald’s Japan-only Gracoro gratin croquette burger is an enduring winter favorite [Review]
The Gracoro is a perennial favorite fast-food item that many people look forward to every winter in Japan. Even those who don’t usually eat at…
Awesome 2D Japanese fruit sandwiches are like taking a bite out of a cartoon
Whether it’s on a convenience store shelf or at a fancy gourmet sweets shop, Japan’s fruit sandwiches really do stand out. The dessert sandwiches that…
People’s minds are blown that these aren’t photos of Japan
Kirie, the traditional Japanese art of paper cutting, is definitely a delicate craft. Making use of negative space and relying on painstaking and intricately carved…
Too cute to eat cuddling duck dumplings are Japan’s most adorable traditional sweet
One of the prettiest and intricately prepared kinds of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, is nerikiri. Nerikiri are a mochi-like confectionary made of sugar, starch…
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Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan: Shopping [audio included]
Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…
“Gensōkyō System” adds special effects to cosplay shoots via projection mapping & AI
Cosplay photo and video shoots seem to be getting more sophisticated year by year. While various video editing and specialized software applications have become easier…
Starbucks Japan’s new festive beverages are based on a caramel pastry dessert perfect for the season
Starbucks Japan never lets us beverage fans down when it comes to seasonal drinks. Despite November only just coming to a close, they’re already on…
Tasty old-fashioned pancakes at Japan’s Royal Host are a welcome break from fancy fluffy fare
A beloved classic The Japanese family restaurant “Royal Host” has several classic menu items. One of them is their pancakes, a favorite ever since 1978…
Cat ramen master figurines are here to serve up no-nonsense noodles and fun for ramen lovers
If you’ve visited your share of ramen shops in Japan, especially the older ones that have been around for a while and don’t belong to…
Way too cute to eat Japanese tanuki donuts will put a magical sweets spell on you
Tanuki, or Japanese racoon dogs, are known not only for their bushy tails and happy-go-lucky faces, but their place in Japanese culture. While it can…
McDonald’s Japan’s wintertime favorite croquette gratin burger gets a fancy eggy upgrade
You always have to be on your toes when it comes to seasonal releases for McDonald’s in Japan, as you never know when Mobile Suit…
Japanese man lends charger to high school girl and gets something unexpected in return
It’s no exaggeration to say that smartphones are now indispensable in our daily lives. Many of us worry when our phones are running low on…
Japanese company’s reason for turning down paid leave request has workers wowed
Under the Labor Standards Law in Japan, taking annual paid leave (within the allotted holidays) is a protected worker’s right. However, that doesn’t mean there…
Tasty Pokémon Poké Ball rice balls hit 7-Eleven Japan and we caught them all
7-Eleven Japan definitely offers a wide variety of tasty onigiri (rice balls), but this week they’ve delighted Pokémon fans with the clever idea to package…