Tiny Japanese island gets an impromptu cat “deity”
“What a surprising spot for a cat!” Such was the caption on a video posted by Japanese TikTok user まるのすけ marunosuke (marunosuke07), who was visiting…
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If you could visit Pancake Heaven, these fluffy custard brûlée pancakes would be on the menu
Japan is a wonderful place for egg-lovers. Not only are there numerous brands of high-quality eggs available at stores nationwide and delicious ways of eating…
Kamekame Sours gummies aim for “high brand” chic in seaweed-themed gift campaign
Japanese candy company Nobel Co., Ltd. sells a popular brand of gummies called KAMEKAME SOURS. The brand is known for having the image of a…
T-Rex turns shiba inu’s dog park visit into greatest weekend
A trip to the dog park is highlight of the week for many dogs, but Japanese Twitter user @kuroshibapeko made sure to make it special…
Shibuya Crossing, Ginza 4-Chome and more become picture-perfect CGI worlds for use in film and music videos
There are many places across Japan that are in high demand as shooting locations for video-related productions, however due to strict regulations and privacy laws,…
3 centimeters of cute: Tiny squid gets adorably frustrated when filmed for too long
The sea isn’t always the first thing that come to mind when thinking of adorable animals, but sometimes a look at the ocean floor might…
Incredible 3D Pokémon Slowpoke latte art has a jiggly tummy you can’t stop touching
Water/Psychic Pokémon Slowpoke (Yadon in Japanese) is certainly a fan favorite. The slow-witted but happy-go-lucky has even taken over a prefecture in Japan with hotel…
Husky and rabbit plot to suffocate their human … with love
Japanese Twitter user ららまるちゃん Raramaruchan (@raranmaruko) lives with a Siberian Husky, Raramaru. In a video they posted recently, a rabbit is riding on Raramaru’s back,…
Boss prairie dog adorably lets human know when walks start and stop
As many dog owners will attest, when a walk starts and stops is very much up to your pet, often with stubborn protesting involved. It…
Cyclist in Japan discovers Silent Hill on everyday road
While sudden changes in background scenery can turn even telephone booths and water fountains into bone-chilling sights, we usually trust the everyday roads we travel…
Rescue macho men stuck in school gym ceiling in oddball Japanese indie game
Some of our readers may recall the eccentric indie game そろそろ寿司を食べないと死ぬぜ! sorosoro sushi wo tabenaito shinuze (“I’m going to die if I don’t eat sushi!”)…
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Tokyo’s last remaining streetcar provides beautiful views of sakura in bloom [4K Video]
Although it used to have numerous streetcar lines crisscrossing its streets, Tokyo currently has only one remaining streetcar line*, which has been in operation since…
Japanese cat’s before and after bath drama has Twitter in stitches
As much as they usually hate it, many cats are regularly bathed by their humans when the seasons change as part of the process of…
Japanese artist’s miniature pop-up doll houses amaze with details and lights
Mamehon Dollhouse’s magnificent miniature pop-up dollhouses Talented Japanese artist 豆本ドールハウス Mamehon Dollhouse (@mame_lili_lily) creates incredibly detailed and complex miniature dollhouses that pop out from a…
Enjoy delicious sushi at home with Minato Aqua!
If you like Vtubers, you probably know Minato Aqua 湊あくあ at hololive production. She attracts many people through her cuteness, adorable voice, and her gaming…