What Mini Cup Noodles Look Like in the Hands of Rui Hachimura
Nissin’s Original Cup Noodles was introduced in 1971 and has since spread around the world. But Nissin realized that, like most things, instant ramen is…
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Kitten Controls Computer with its Breath
Hideki Otsuka, aka (@cat_or_die) lives in Yokohama with his cats. He recently shared a short video on Twitter of his kitten sleeping on his laptop….
Four Japanese Anime Live-Action Adaptations You shouldn’t Miss
Many people are looking forward to upcoming anime or manga, but when it comes to live-action movies, the opinions split sometimes. I admit that some…
Loop of cat mumbling as he’s picked up again and again adorably soothing
This cat’s too adorable! An unusual reaction to his owner picking him up. Japanese Twitter user @cats_mimige lives with his beloved Scottish Fold, Mimige. A…
Choose from 39,690,000 parfait permutations at pop-up custom parfait shop éGOISH
You may have visited ice cream parlors and even some restaurants where the menu section for parfaits is incredibly long, even several pages long… But…
Countryside living is cozy and affordable for residents willing to buy abandoned houses
When you think of home, what comes to mind? An apartment in the city? A sofa and a TV? Children playing in the garden or…
Roomba notifies Japanese owner it was stuck. This is what her room cam revealed.
Twitter user Chonpy ちょみぃ (@chonpy5010) posted a video on her account which has gone viral. The other day, when she was out, she received a…
Blade Runner-like “holographic” Coke Vision display appears outside Shibuya Station
The next time you visit Shibuya’s famous Scramble Crossing, look at the QFRONT building. In particular, you’ll want to look 131 feet above ground level……
The King’s Singers ‘Finding Harmony in Japan’ October 24 Concert
grape Japan Editor’s note: Although the concert streamed live on October 24, it is still viewable until October 31 at 7 P.M. (JST) Arielle Busetto,…
Mochi ice cream cheese melt toast is the sweet, chewy snack you’ll want to try at least once
Frozen desserts featuring ice cream wrapped in mochi are popular in many countries of the world. In the United States, Mikawaya invented “mochi ice cream”…
Nissan gives a shout-out to cat lovers in its cat-themed commercial campaign
For better or worse, cats have a long history of selling things in Japan. Take, for example, maneki neko 招き猫, so-called “beckoning cat” statues, which…
Japanese martial artist demonstrates a powerful kick you can even do in a skirt and heels
You may think it would be difficult to carry out martial arts moves while wearing a skirt and heels, but a video which went viral…
Virtual cat singer MiMi Kanade gets human form and catchy theme song by Hironobu Kageyama
This cat can sing Virtual singers have been around for a while. The most popular Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI is a good example. However, MiMi…
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[Video] Anime legend Hayao Miyazaki attending Studio Ghibli cafe as a customer delights fans
Studio Ghibli and Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki has made his name on beloved anime films, but the iconic director often makes headlines for when…
Hatsune Miku VR now available for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2
Now that the Oculus Quest 2 has started shipping, many people are getting ready to finally take the plunge into VR. Among the exciting titles…