Japanese man lends charger to high school girl and gets something unexpected in return
It’s no exaggeration to say that smartphones are now indispensable in our daily lives. Many of us worry when our phones are running low on…
Japanese coffee house’s “reverse scam” dessert once again has diners floored
Coffee house chain Komeda’s Coffee is largely known in Japan for their surprisingly large portion sizes and generous Nagoya-style breakfast sets, one of its most…
Super comfy Slowpoke chair lets you melt into a Pokémon’s warm embrace
Contrary to his lazy demeanor, Water/Psychic-type Pokémon has actually been quite active in Japan, being named an official ambassador of Kagawa prefecture, and thus taking…
Never eat Cup Noodle the same way again with Nissin’s trick to turn it into Japan’s favorite gratin dish
Japanese noodle maker Nissin’s popular Cup Noodle lineup is hardly lacking in exciting flavors to try. With gyoza dumpling, chicken nugget, fused flavors, and even…
Cat’s love for tuna nigiri sushi knows no bounds
It’s hard enough for human foodies to turn down a delicious sushi platter, but it’s an even more Herculean labor for a cat to say…
Diners shocked by date on photo at sushi restaurant in Japan
At long-standing sushi restaurants in Japan, it’s not uncommon to look up at the wall and see black and white photos that show the first…
Cats turning into liquids get their own photo book in Japan
The liquefaction of cats… Since the beginning of the 21st century, the debate over whether cats can achieve a liquid state has periodically appeared on…
Mountaineer shocked by foul smell in Japan’s “haunted forest”
Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (樹海 jukai), or “Blue Tree Meadow” (青木ヶ原 aokigahara) as it’s also called, is one of Japan’s most famous forests situated on…
Japanese food manufacturer’s recommended way to finish off your leftover hot pot has foodies doing a double take
When cold weather rolls around in Japan, that means oden season is just around the corner as well. The winter favorite is essentially a hot…
Photographer captures a too wholesome moment between his grandmother and her beloved shiba inu
Photographer YASUTO (@yasuto8888) snaps a lot of gorgeous shots of seasonal scenery found around Japan. But what appears to be the true star of his…
Always pick the freshest cabbage with Japanese produce specialist’s pro tip
Whether you’re stewing them, stir-frying them, stuffing them, or shredding them raw, cabbages are tastiest in the colder months of fall and winter when their…
Resident has surprising advice for two rival company couriers who kept meeting at her house
It’s quite common for people to buy what they want online nowadays. Naturally, the frequency of packages being delivered to our homes has increased dramatically,…
Wiener aliens fly in to become intergalactic hit ingredient for bento boxes
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, is definitely one of the highlights of kyaraben (character bentos, or bentos that feature characters made out of food)…
Japanese company’s reason for turning down paid leave request has workers wowed
Under the Labor Standards Law in Japan, taking annual paid leave (within the allotted holidays) is a protected worker’s right. However, that doesn’t mean there…
Heated flooring affects fluffy pet in most adorable way
During cold weather, heating equipment is essential. Some people use heaters, some radiators, and some use electric carpets. In Japan, people often use a kotatsu…