Cat’s angry stare first thing in the morning has owner apologizing without knowing why
If someone is in a bad mood or angry and you’re not sure why, it’s sometimes best to apologize first and ask questions later. Japanse…
Shiba inu goes into adorable “manner mode” when taken to the vet
As necessary as regular checkups and shots are for dogs, a trip to the vet can bring about some pretty wild reactions from our canine…
Japanese restaurant staff unwittingly creates horror scene when preparing employee meals
Sometimes you don’t realize the implications of your actions until after you see the finished product. This definitely was the case at a Tokyo restaurant…
Japanese beef bowl chain serves up Demon Slayer bowl inspired by Tanjiro
Fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in Japan have quite the menu of food to sample inspired by the hit anime and manga, including…
Japanese woman wears duck head to Coming of Age ceremony, experiences most popular day of her life
Turning 20 marks the commencement of one’s life as an adult in Japan, and that journey into adulthood is celebrated on Seijin no Hi (Coming…
Chocolate corn flakes with chicken ramen topping is the latest franken-sweet in Japan
Chicken Ramen and Choco Flakes: Two Long-Sellers from Nissin In addition to selling Cup Noodles, Nissin has many brands under its umbrella, many of them…
On day of tsunami, customer receives godly service at restaurant in Japan
Customer service in Japan is pretty often praised, but for situations where it’s felt that a worker really went the extra mile, the term “kami-taiou”,…
Naruto Shippuden sneaker collection has colourful designs to represent Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura
Fans of anime in Japan have plenty of ways to wear homages to their favourite characters in their daily life. This includes all types of…
Starbucks Japan reveals triple chocolate Valentine’s Day drinks for romance season 2022
Valentine’s Day in Japan is one big chocolate-gifting session, so it makes sense that any seasonal treats released at this time will be a chocoholic’s…
Yukimi Daifuku mochi ice cream meets kinako roasted soy flour and kuromitsu syrup
As one of Japan’s most famous mochi ice cream products, Lotte’s Yukimi Daifuku 雪見だいふく has been enjoyed for over 40 years. With its perfect combination…
Make matcha like a pro without special teacups with this mug cup matcha whisk and matcha set
What do you drink when you’re relaxing at home? It probably varies from coffee to tea to juice or maybe your favorite tipple if you’re…
Train bento festival will have you repeating “Umai!” with tasty bentos from around Japan
If you watched the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, you may have been drooling at the sight of those tasty bento box…
Japanese papercraft artist’s practical cardboard gadgets get rave reactions online
Japanese papercraft artist トモヲ Tomowo (@tomowo_PS2) has recently been focusing on “cardboard crafting,” creating everything from masks to helmets (his Gundam helmets are particularly impressive)…
74-year-old Japanese watercolor artist makes amazing illustrations with crayons he’s saved for decades
Crayons often conjure up images of our childhood, but for 74-year-old watercolor artist Shibasaki, that’s not a reason to put them away, but to use…
Dog’s unexpected reaction to owner slipping on stairs has Japanese Twitter in stitches
As many dog lovers know, our faithful canine friends can be very alert about our needs and compassionate when we stumble into trouble. Japanese Twitter…