Vegetables “beheaded” in scary Japanese PSA on power window safety
Collisions aren’t the only reasons for deaths involving cars. Not paying sufficient attention to the safety of children in vehicles can also result in tragedy….
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Japan’s one-person fryer is a game-changer for tonkatsu, tempura, and all your favorite izakaya pub fried foods
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a reputation for making practical appliances, but recently they’ve been shifting their focus to helping out solo-diners with devices that help…
Japan’s cat robot waiters keep getting in fights with each other at family restaurants
As both a means of limiting direct contact between staff and customers during the pandemic, as well as streamlining service, we’ve seen quite a few…
Stray cats as onigiri are the cutest rice balls in Japan
You may remember the talented Onigiri Gekijou (Rice Ball Theater, Twitter, YouTube) for their expertly crafted rice balls that look just too cute to eat….
Japan’s evolving penguin plushie is too adorably genius
When Kaiyukan, an aquarium in Osaka, and Japanese retailer Felissimo teamed up to beef up their quirky goods brand YOU+MORE! series (a play on the…
Ylvis performs “What Does The Fox Say?” in Japan at Nippon Ham Fighters baseball game
Nine years since the 2013 viral hit song “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” by Ylvis hit the airwaves, the Norwegian comedy duo performed…
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These sweet potato fries are sure to whet your appetite this autumn [Recipe]
As you can surmise from its name, the YouTube channel アラフォー男子の独学料理 (arafō danshi no dokugaku ryōri | cooking by a self-taught man in his 40s)…
The easiest way to wash a curry pot is also the most delicious
Curry is a strong contender for the top of the list when it comes to comfort food. But no matter what kind you make, after…
Cat in Japan is obsessed with being swallowed by a whale shark plushie
It can be pretty frustrating for cat owners to watch their kitties reject fancy cat beds and plushies they shower them with. Fortunately for Japanese…
Cat instantly and adorably regrets playing with hairband
No matter what elaborate toys, accessories, and cat beds we get for our kitties, they always seem to prefer playing with everyday household items instead….
Japan’s super fun and simple sushi maker lets you pump out ten pieces of nigiri in one go
A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…
Make super-thin fluffy cabbage slices perfect for katsu with a non-adjustable mandoline
Fluffy cabbage slices are a popular accompaniment in many Japanese dishes such as kara-age fried chicken, and thin-sliced pork with ginger. However, whether it’s chicken,…
Cat’s reaction to being caught after spilling soup plays out like a feline crime story
Cats aren’t very big on showing moments of weakness. As kitty lovers know very well, they tend to walk off mishaps and embarrassing moments with…
Shower-hating shiba inu’s show of wrath has netizens in stitches
Depending on their personalities, some animals do not like to shower or bathe. They may not like the sensation of a shower, or they may…
Japanese maid drops jaws with incredible swordmaster skills
One of the current trending hashtags on Twitter in Japan is #多分私しかやってない. It essentially translates “I’m probably the only one who does this.” It’s been…