Cat’s impossibly round face has people thinking of traditional Japanese sweet cakes
If you have a cat, it’s not unlikely that you have some odd nicknames for them, and perhaps even some that involve food. As weird…
High school student in Japan crafts real-life edible Devil Fruit from One Piece
At some point, fans of Eiichiro Oda’s hugely popular anime and manga series One Piece have probably fantasized about eating a Devil Fruit, fruits in…
Level up your rice ball game with this delicious variation on pickled plum onigiri
Japanese Twitter user ゆこ Yuko, who runs the account at 日々おにぎり Hibi onigiri (@hibi_onigiri) says she makes onigiri rice balls almost every day, 365 days…
Incredible 3-D art squid almost looks too real
26-year-old ARIA (@aririria_art) is a self-taught “color pencil artist” from Japan, and her drawing ability is certainly top notch, but what’s really led to her…
“Bribing a VIP”: Japan’s Georgia ambassador “endorses” Japanese snack in adorable photo
On September 29th, 2022, Timraz Rejava, Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan posted a surprising Tweet. Without the photo, the post would have been…
Japan’s Night Parade of One Hundred Demons returns in terrifying force after three year hiatus
On the third Saturday of every October, it’s a semi-Halloween tradition for Kyoto’s Ichijo-dori Street to host a giant procession that recreates the recreation of…
Cat feeding system inspired by Ichiran Ramen’s partitioned booths wins praise from cat owners
Many cat lovers are happy to take care of not one but several cats, enjoying the love, companionship, and entertainment they provide. When you see…
We sunk our teeth into the new SPY x FAMILY peanut butter burgers at Burger King Japan
Earlier this week, Burger King Japan delighted peanut butter lovers and fans of hit anime and manga SPY x FAMILY when they introduced their trio…
Can you spot this perfectly hidden cat?
It’s Halloween season, so we’re pretty much used to seeing black cats everywhere. Japanese Twitter user Maku (@yonasawa) has amused and stumped quite a few…
Unsuspecting cat in bag has no idea she’s in a feline horror movie
Normally we don’t get to act out the horror movie fan trope of yelling “the killer is right behind you!” in real life like many…
Japanese wood carving artist’s “colorless stationery” blows minds online
Japanese wood carving artist Poppo (@warkingpoppo) is a superbly talented at their craft, and has made waves on Twitter for keeping the age old intricate…
Two Dachshunds and a cat reenact the end of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in adorable showdown
Typically when a pet owner sees their pets having a fight, they immediately rush to put an end to things. Those who own both cats…
Japanese inventor’s genius gadget has chips lovers clamoring for it to be commercialized
Are you fond of potato chips sold in tube cans? A few famous brands around the world sell their potato chips this way, including Pringles,…
Why corn dogs are the most fun thing to buy at a Japanese convenience store
Convenience stores in Japan can sometimes catch first-time visitors off guard with surprisingly high quality food, whether it be exquisite egg sandwiches or the ready…
Japanese man preparing breakfast discovers an art masterpiece in his fridge
There are times when unexpected events in our daily lives accidentally give birth to something that looks like art. For example, you may have experienced…