An Idol Group’s Fight Through the Pandemic Is Now on Screen
Idol group Hinatazaka46’s new movie “Hope and Despair” documents the members as they try to keep their dreams alive through the dark days of COVID-19….
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Ecstatic for Ichiran: “Laid-Back Camp” drama actress Yuno Ohara reviews popular ramen chain
Actress 大原優乃 Yuno Ōhara loves the ramen restaurant 一蘭 Ichiran. In fact, she’s such a fan of the popular ramen chain that she recently featured…
With its first unit TEMPUS, Vtuber group HOLOSTARS English’s adventure begins
Finally confirming the rumors and hopes of countless Vtuber fans around the world, Cover Co., Ltd., known for its Vtuber agency hololive productions, officially announced…
At Kyoto’s grandest festival, police escort duck family attendees
For the first time in three years, Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri Festival was held this month. Sometimes regarded as the most famous festival in Japan,…
Japanese cat robot waiters get in adorable fight at family restaurant
Although not totally new, a recent preference for contactless service during the pandemic has seen some restaurants in Japan experiment with the implementation of robot…
Yakisoba pan monster! We tried Nissin’s recipe using their super concentrated U.F.O. Yakisoba
One of the more unusual sandwiches unique to Japan is the 焼きそばパン yakisoba pan. As you can imagine, the main ingredient is yakisoba noodles, cooked…
“Ra” unexpectedly appears in the clouds above the skies of Japan
“Here’s ‘Ra’ I found yesterday during my pleasure drive through forest roads.” This is how Twitter user (@tip20916) captioned a video he posted of his…
Keep the goods in your stuffed peppers with this simple lifehack from Japanese cooking YouTuber
Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also…
Japan’s highest-paying part-time summer job? Win chance to visit Okinawa and enjoy a resort
With its beautiful contrast of white walls and blue skies, Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima Island (operated by Resorts Ryukyu Corporation), has been likened to a…
Bouncy chonk seal has Twitter spellbound by resting on way-too-small perch
Somehow, some way, seals have the fascinating ability to make themselves appear impossibly round sometimes, expanding and shriveling like an adorable balloon. That’s probably one…
Carb-on-Carb Monster! FamilyMart teams up with Nissin on UFO Yakisoba Roll
If the Brits have their chip butty, Japan has its yakisoba pan. Perhaps the country’s most famous carb-on-carb creation, 焼きそばパン yakisobapan is just what you…
Cooking YouTuber’s Japanese twist on Korean stew with instant ramen will make you hungry
Takeshi Takeshima has somewhat of a tough appearance, but just like the ex-yakuza Tatsu from The Way of the Househusband whom he emulates, he really…
Cut a peach with a rubber band? Former Japanese pro wrestler introduces a surprising lifehack
Peaches are in season in summer. In Japan, you’ll find shops selling everything from cakes and frozen drinks to ice cream featuring peaches at this…
Fashion and manga fans! Learn Japanese with hilarious songs by a popular Japanese band
Have you ever thought “I want to learn Japanese by singing”? I’ll introduce two super hilarious and cool Japanese songs to you and their official…
Summertime present to guinea pigs at Japanese zoo will warm your heart and keep you feeling cool
The dog days of summer have come to Japan, with a combination of heat and humidity currently rolling through the country. While it’s tough enough…