Taxi passenger in Japan asks talkative driver for a scary tale but gets a different fright instead
Cabs are used by many people for work and personal use. I’m sure some of you have had a chat with the driver when traveling…
Resourceful golden retriever in Japan finds clever way to bypass kitchen no-entry rule
Keeping dogs indoors is becoming more and more common in Japan. Basically, dogs are allowed to move around freely in the house so that they…
Japanese photographer found the perfect fall foliage spot to document his family’s growth
Japanese photographer Masaya (@88Masaya) takes pictures of his family with beautiful natural backgrounds. He says he has a specific place where he takes his family…
Japanese shrine’s “natural fireworks” display stuns with brilliant color
One of the highlights of Japan’s fall is koyo, the brilliant colors of autumn leaves that many gather to view as the celebrate the coming…
Garigari-kun celebrates 40 years with new ‘Adult Mixed Berry’ flavoured popsicle
Make your way over to any Japanese convenience store’s frozen dessert section, and you’ll almost certainly be greeted by the gigantic open-mouthed grin of Garigari-kun,…
Japanese company weaving textiles in Kokura-ori tradition cuts waste by selling leftover fabric
Overview Kokura Shima Shima Co., Ltd. 株式会社 小倉縞縞, a company based in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, designing and selling contemporary interpretations of Kokura-ori 小倉織 textiles*, is…
Yusan-bako boxes make a comeback at afternoon tea offered in Tokushima hotel
A tradition almost lost to time, Tokushima’s Yusan-bako boxes were once a part of everyday life for the locals of the area. According to regional…
Japanese baking artist’s melon bread has a fitting anime surprise when sliced
Japanese baking artist izuyo0719 is known for their freshly baked loaves of shokupan, fluffy Japanese milk bread. However, while we’re very sure it’s quite tasty,…
These amazingly detailed Japanese pop-up cards will take your breath away
Take a look at this pop-up card. It’s so delicately carved and created that you can’t help but admire it. © grape SHOP The beauty…
Animal Crossing player wows with amazing recreation of room from Howl’s Moving Castle
One of the many appeals of hit video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is how it lets a player customize the aesthetics of their island…
Violet Evergarden and mayla classic collaboration shoes now available for pre-order
A new lineup of shoes produced in a collaboration between 『劇場版 ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン』 (Violet Evergarden: The Movie) and women’s fashion brand mayla classic is now available for pre-order. A…
Genius chinchilla in Japan will melt your heart
Japanese Twitter user Mopi & Emon (@mopiemon0514) is the happy owner of three adorable chinchillas. Her posts are popular on Twitter and the three seem…
Japanese Twitter user’s stylish homemade keyboard is a winter delight
While most would consider not even glancing at your keyboard to be a sign of an adept typist, Japanese Twitter user Ize (@Ize628) has crafted…
Japanese sweets store’s 12,960 yen White Truffle Butter Sandwich is definitely a luxury treat
Japanese sweets store and maker maker Okashiya has gained popularity via social media and through word of mouth among sweets fans in the blink of…
Japan’s first ‘highest altitude fireworks’ display to be held on slopes of Mt. Fuji
Though fireworks are most commonly associated with summer festivals in Japan, there’s no rule that says you can’t enjoy them year round; and during the…