Cat Seeing Snow For The First Time Is The Peak Of Feline Curiosity
Japanese Twitter user and cat owner @E_guttata_wt found the perfect opportunity to test out feline curiosity recently, presenting their cat Kedama-chan with a plate full…
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Otter Casually Joins In For A Japanese Traditional Foot-bath
It’s not just humans who get to relax in the bath. This otter saw his owner enjoying an “Ashiyu,” a traditional foot bath similar to…
Honda Unveils Self-Balancing Motorcycle That Follows Its Driver
Honda is no doubt one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. Sure, their vehicles might not share the same spotlight as sports cars…
Affectionate Otter Squealing For His Human’s Attention Melts The Hearts Of Japanese Twitter
It’s unusual enough to have otters for pets, but it’s even more surprising when those otters are squealing, attention-loving companions who want nothing more than…
After Losing His Wallet In Japan, Malaysian Man Elated By Kindness And Efficiency
Even when dealing in positives, it’s never wise to make sweeping generalizations about a country. However, you’ll find that most foreign visitors to Japan come…
Nothing Says “Japanese Commercial” Like Turning Your Nose Into A Faucet
You probably don’t need a reminder that Japanese television commercials can range from incredibly badass to bizarre and eccentric, so it’s always a testament to…
Original Ghost In The Shell Film Returning To U.S. Theaters In February
While many remain anxious about the upcoming Hollywood live-action version of Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk anime classic Ghost in the Shell, fans will have chance to…
Japanese Artist Paints A Dragon Using The One Stroke Technique
Dragons have long been regarded as wise, godly entities in Japanese culture, and one small studio in Tochigi Prefecture specializes in artwork depicting the mystical…
Traditional Japanese Cover Of PPAP Hits It With Shamisen, Taiko, And Even Kabuki
With countless spinoffs, parodies, and now commercials in Japan, the popular viral song “PPAP (pen-pineapple-apple-pen)” by Pico Taro took the world by storm in 2016….
Tokyo’s Fruitiest Ramen: PaPaPaPaPine!
Updated on August 17, 2018 Pineapple Ramen Shop: PaPaPaPaPain Ramen is a famously popular dish in Japan, with many varieties to choose from: whether you…
Japan’s First All Female Sushi Restaurant Seeks To Challenge Tradition
While Japanese food has benefited from a consistently developing boom around the world, there are still some voices from staunch traditionalists in the culinary world…
Pikachu Adorably Shows Off His “Quick Attack” Move In Real Life!
The Pikachu “Outbreak parade” happens regularly each year in Yokohama, with thousands of them wobbly dancing throughout the local streets last year. grape Once again,…
Shiba Inu Breaks Out Spider-Man Moves So He Can See His Best Buddy
While Christmas in Japan boasts magical illuminations, romantic date spots, and KFC dinners in Japan, the New Year is the country’s central Winter holiday, and…
Shangrila: Japan’s First Plus-Size Maid Cafe
Themed cafes are very popular in Japan with new, novel takes on this concept cropping up and finding success in the larger cities. Maid cafes…
Care-Taking Goldfish Seems To Help Friend Who Struggles To Eat On Their Own
We tend to humanize actions in the animal kingdom by processing them emotionally, and while our attempts to understand them may sometimes be mistaken, there…