Japanese kid too embarrassed to say “mom” comes up with hilarious nickname
There are many ways for children to call their mothers in English, such as “mom,” “mommy,” “mum” and the like. In Japanese, in addition to…
7-Eleven adds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with monster mouthful of chestnut flavor
Maritozzo, cream-stuffed sweet brioche buns originally from Rome, have become quite the trending pastry around Japan, thanks in part to a Fukuoka bakery popularizing them…
“Cream Stew” is the latest flavor coming to Pringles cans in Japan
On Monday, January 24th, residents of Japan will be able to buy Cream Stew flavor Pringles. This will be the brand’s first limited-time flavor of…
Japanese convenience store’s unreasonably long signboard has people scratching their heads
Convenience store signboards are usually built to fit the size of the store’s building. In the case of FamilyMart, one of Japan’s most popular and…
Japanese diner likes his yakisoba noodles and they like him back
“Wow. That’s gotta mean good luck.” “Wha…How did you find it?” “It must be your lucky day” These were only some of the many comments…
Welcome an early Spring with festive flower Ehomaki sushi rolls at Tokyo Marriott Hotel
From February 1st to 3rd, 2022, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel will be offering a very special 恵方巻 ehōmaki sushi roll as a limited-time takeout item…
More than just a sake tour – Try your hand in sake brewing at this experience in Kyushu
Despite being a land with sake-lovers aplenty, you might be surprised to hear how brewing your own alcoholic beverage at home in Japan is against…
Traditional craft phone booth gives Twitter user scare on snowy night in Japan
Sometimes even the everyday surroundings we’re used to can look quite startling if you look at them at the right time of day or under…
Japanese wool felt artist recreates people’s cats as lifelike 3D portraits for keepsakes
While it may seem incredibly specific, Japan has some great options if you happen to be looking for super realistic wool felt recreations of cats….
Make Java finch candles, other cute crafts out of familiar items with Japanese DIY artist’s videos
DIY craft artist かっぱ Kappa introduces cute little things made from familiar materials on her YouTube channel. In her videos, she shows you how to…
Hokkaido’s cold turns hot water into beautiful sight in natural “magic trick”
Japan’s current winter cold front has provided some pretty chilling images, such as frozen bikes and very dangerous roads in its “snow country” regions. Perhaps…
Japanese cat reclining with a snack and drying off after a bath is living her best life in adorable video
There’s plenty of ways to warm up during the colder seasons, and one tried and tested method is a nice, warm bath. But when it…
Kind soul in Japanese train goes the extra mile for a stranger, urges women to protect each other
All of us can occasionally run into uncomfortable situations in public. Often, you have to deal with the situation on your own. If you’re lucky,…
Jolyne Cujoh’s VA Fairouz Ai reveals details on her audition, her love for Jojo, favorite scenes & more
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure saga, serialized in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump since 1987, and in Ultra Jump since 2005,…
The Iriomote Wildcat’s Precarious Life in Paradise
Native to Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the endangered animal is one of only two native wildcats in Japan — with the other being the…