Makima from Chainsaw Man strikes her iconic pose in gorgeous new figure
The hype over Mappa’s anime adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s hugely popular Chainsaw Man manga is in full swing as the amazing first episode just dropped…
Don’t touch these “berries,” they’re not what you may think
Curious children are likely to approach anything that is a bit unusual. Not only might they observe, but they may also touch or, in the…
KFC Japan is going from sandwiches to burgers
Colonel Sanders and his Japan operation typically make waves in the news when they announce something unusual like an all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC buffet in Tokyo, but…
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The best way to heat up a steamed bun in your microwave [lifehack]
In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year, as the autumn wind blows and temperatures fall, thoughts turn to warm and…
Photo of crab restaurant looks “like a scene from a horror movie”
Sometimes a photograph will capture the unexpected. Saho (@urbex_34), a Japanese photographer of ruins, landscapes, and unusual architecture in Japan and abroad, posted a photo…
Meet Ram, the adorable munchkin cat that turns into a grandpa when she sleeps
As much as they like to fancy themselves as incapable of blemish, cats can be quite prone to unphotogenic moments. In fact, Japanese has been…
HUNTER×HUNTER manga resumes on October 24th in Weekly Shonen Jump
Today, October 11th, 2022, the Twitter account of Weekly Shonen Jump announced that manga artist 冨樫義博 Yoshihiro Togashi’s long-running manga HUNTER×HUNTER will finally resume serialization…
Just when you thought you’d seen it all: Japanese capsule toy machines sell bags specifically made for green onions
With options like bread as living creatures and useless trivia from elderly men, it would seem safe to say you can no longer be surprised…
We found these awesome steamed cheese curry buns and now we can’t get enough
If you’re in the Tokyo area, then you probably know that the weather has suddenly gone from balmy to frigid. This week, temperatures as low…
Cats get into Halloween spirit by haunting owner when they shower
Considering how independent and aloof cats can sometimes be, cat lovers often consider themselves lucky when they have a kitty that becomes particularly attached to…
Shiba inu’s human rain coat turns her into canine royalty
Even in the rain, dogs need to get in their walks. Fortunately, the human race has advanced to the point where doggy rain coats and…
Hololive Vtuber Shirakami Fubuki appointed “lifesaving supporter” by Japan AED Foundation
On October 7th, 2022, Cover Co., Ltd. announced that Shirakami Fubuki, a member of their Vtuber production agency Hololive Production, was appointed by the Japan…
Starbucks Japan continues autumn lineup with Sweet Potato Brûlée Frappuccino and return of PSL
Starbucks Japan does not hold back when it comes to seasonal offerings, as they will often release not just one, but several creations per campaign….
Waddle Dee heated plushie is here to be your toasty companion while working on the computer
Everyone loves a plushie of their favourite character. They work as a soft hugging companion, as well as adding some character to a room, but…
Japan’s favorite curry house is now offering its overseas-exclusive curry–meet Mac ‘n’ Cheese curry!
Japan’s most popular curry chain CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Coco Ichi for short) has load of curry options on its menu (and a genius marketing strategy…