Japanese hubby’s hilarious language mistake in note to wife goes viral
Sometimes, all it takes is a single missing or wrong word or even one letter for a message to convey a very different meaning than…
Vtuber group hololive collabs with Japan Post on New Year’s postcards and themed goods
New Year’s postcards with otoshidama lottery entries (63 JPY) featuring original New Year’s-themed illustrations of the members of hololive, the Vtuber group produced by COVER…
McDonald’s Japan’s two new “Holiday McFlurry” flavors are their “best ever”
The McFlurry is a perennial favorite frozen treat at McDonald’s branches worldwide, and Japan is no exception. However, for the holiday season this year, it…
Third species of marimo moss ball discovered in Japan
Moss balls, despite their name, aren’t actually “moss” but rather a species of filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta) that naturally grow into a round shape in…
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[Kimono Style] Kyoto Jidai Matsuri: A Catwalk of Fashion Through the Ages
Centered around 2000 volunteers, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri brings to life the rich kimono styles, textiles, and figures of Japanese history. Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN…
Cat stalks owner via camera when they forget to give him lunch
Cat owners dread the feeling. When you’re in a rush leaving the house and it just slips your mind to feed your kitty, you not…
Would-be hamster owner’s “pet nothingness” has netizens in stitches
Japanese mother of five-year-old twins きのきの Kinokino (@KinokinoTwins) posts episodes related to childcare and her daily life on Twitter. Kinokino wanted a pet hamster. In…
Traditional Japanese food expert’s unusual miso soup raises eyebrows online
The principle of ichijū issai Literally meaning “one soup and one dish,” the 一汁一菜 ichijū issai principle of Japanese cuisine represents the most simple traditional…
Why corgis are the most dramatic dog actors
While it’s easy to focus on their waddling butts and short, scampering legs, one of the greatest charms a corgi has is how remarkably expressive…
Mandarin orange farmer in Japan shocked by would-be freeloader’s request
All occupations require different skills. People work, develop their skills, and are paid for their work. Unfortunately, there are individuals in this world who don’t…
Cat’s charming plea for help getting down stairs is too cute for words
When we see our cats running around the house, leaping, jumping, and generally causing all sorts of mayhem, it can be hard to remember when…
Failed photo of blood moon total lunar eclipse has foodies laughing in Japan
. Last night on November 8, 2022, people all over Japan had their heads turned upwards at the night sky to see a blood moon…
Both Chocomin Party softies and hardliners can get along thanks to DIY chocolate mint ice cream
Rifts within the Chocomin Party Diehard lovers of all things chocolate mint in Japan are sometimes referred to as チョコ民党 chocomintō, a portmanteau term jokingly…
Cup Noodle’s new flavor pairs ramen with its ultimate partner and is made to eat with rice
Over the years, we’ve seen Nissin spice up their flagship Cup Noodle instant ramen series with a lot of adventurous flavors, some of which include…
Eternal bento sidekick tamagoyaki omelet finally gets to star in unusual new bento offering
Only one thing and doing it right The だけ弁当 dake bento (lit. “the ‘only’ bento”) series from Lawson Store 100, a Japanese convenience store chain…