Twitter user has an interesting reaction to ordering Uber Eats
During Covid-19, many residents are likely to use dine-in services like Uber Eats to avoid cramped restaurants and eateries. Naturally, the delivery service is popular…
These funny and cute kids get a big reaction on Japanese SNS
Children sometimes surprise adults with their unexpected behavior. Twitter user Aya Hosoi (@hosoi) knows this well. Recently, her child surprised her while playing at a…
Festive felt decorations let you celebrate Girl’s Day and Setsubun at home
Festival days in Japan are rooted in centuries-old customs that are still faithfully honored to this day. Two of the most festive and symbolic days…
Why This Japanese Boss Really Needs Next Tuesday Off
You ever wanted to take a day off and find yourself thinking of a good excuse to tell your boss? Calling out sick is one…
Japan’s gorgeous Alice in Wonderland cafe puts Disneyland restaurants to shame
Themed cafes are a sizeable part of fan culture in Japan, which probably explains why all the coolest character themed menus seem to be found…
A message on a cold winter day warms people’s heart
Winter is tough. Every winter season, cars get stuck in the snow and make traffic conditions miserable for residents. Indeed, the snowplows in Aomori, Japan,…
Dragon Quest’s popular slime creature appears as adorable teapot for tea-loving gamers
Of all the creatures featured throughout Square Enix’s Dragon Quest series, one being has become emblematic of the game. I’m talking, of course, about the…
Watch out! These cats are scary when they are p!$$@d off!
Some people say, “cats are adorable.” Sure they are sweet sometimes…when they want something…but as recent Japanese researchers determined, don’t come between a feline and…
High School Student’s Emotional Last Bento From Mom
In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…
Make Your Own Umeshu With Choya’s Official DIY Kit
Choya is Japan’s leading umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) producer, headquartered in Osaka. On January 16, 2021, Choya opened their online shop and began selling DIY…
Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
Activart pop-up shop to open for a limited time in Yurakucho Marui Japan
Activart is an anti-aging care brand that develops hair care and skincare products and is famous for using human stem cells in their beauty products….
6 Japanese cats jostling for spot closest to heater in video don’t know what social distancing is
Despite hints of spring being on the way in Japan (like the announcement of Starbucks’ first cherry blossom-themed drink), truthfully, it’s still flipping cold, and…
Famous Hokkaido soft serve ice cream store Mil Presso to start selling PotaPota Presso potage
MIL PRESSO(ミル プレッソ）is a specialty store in Hokkaido Prefecture, famous for their soft serve ice cream. The store’s name, Mil Presso, is a combination of…
Haagen-Dazs and Nana’s Green Tea team up for Valentine’s Day matcha ice cream delight
The matcha dessert is truly a genre of its own in Japan at this point. From the dizzying heights of elaborate green tea parfaits to…