Shiba inu has adorably elated reaction to first ever snow
From the end of 2020 leading into the New Year, Japan was hit by major cold wave, resulting in nationwide snow days. Japanese Twitter user…
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Family cat has heartwarming habit of protecting kids from dangerous situations
When children are still young, you can never keep your eyes off of them. Not only do you have to be careful when you are…
An unusually sad and funny sight at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Currently, in January 2021, there is a hashtag trending on Twitter in Japan; 『#お前よくぞそんなもん撮ってたな選手権』“How-were-you-filming-that? competition”, for when someone just happens to be filming an odd…
‘Japan, as not seen in the guidebooks’ – Chris Broad on conveying a Japan that even Japanese people overlook
He was nominated to call out the Word of the Year in 2017, cycled 2,000km across Japan on a pushbike (not a racer), suffered defeat…
Evangelion opening theme’s original singer replaces all words with “meow”, all characters become cats
“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”, the television opening theme song to iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, remains an anime song classic. While there have been a…
Kizuna AI’s 2nd online concert “hello, world 2020” wows fans; archive viewable until Jan. 26
Concert Report On January 23rd, the world’s top virtual artist Kizuna AI had her first solo online concert in two years, “Kizuna AI 2nd Live…
830,000 people want to know where this door goes
As winter comes into full swing and the pandemic shows no signs of letting up, it’s hardly surprising that more and more residents are choosing…
A house full of pets makes for good times
Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…
During the pandemic, don’t forget this “bird soap” when you wash your hands
During COVID-19, you simply can’t forget to wash our hands. It’s dangerous, after all. Maybe some unique hand soap might make it easier to remember?…
This babysitter cat has his paws full
Being a parent is tough—it’s a full-time job without a doubt. As every parent knows, you have to keep a watchful eye on your child,…
Dog Enjoys Northern Japan’s Blizzard
The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…
Snowplow or miaow? Video of Japanese cat charging through snow unaffected amazes Twitter
There’s been extreme weather this winter in various parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Some areas have been treated to snowfall during…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
Japan’s first international VR film festival “Beyond The Frame Festival”
As VR devices become increasingly accessible to the general public, so have experimentations in film specialized for this emerging medium. If you’re interested in VR…
Japan’s “Meow Mold” turns your food into miniature delicious kitties
Japanese makers seem to be discovering the fun of cat-shaped molds lately. In recent years we’ve seen molds that turn sand and snow into decorative…