Tokyo Metro tests its first unmanned security and cleaning robot at Tsukishima Station
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in…
Japanese Instagrammer amasses over half a million followers by dressing up like his Mom
A lot of people have a lot of talents. The internet, YouTube, and Instagram have made that very clear. Eating excessive calories and sumo sized…
Husband in hot water after receiving a parcel from ‘Your Mistress’
Who’d have thought that a card from a parcel delivery company could cause so much trouble? Instagram user Tomoshikaida recently got home to find a…
First Sand Cat Born in Japan to Make Its Public Debut
Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Tochigi Prefecture recently welcomed a new member to their family: a female kitten sand cat. The cat, still to be…
Founder of Hello Kitty Proprietor Bows Out After 60-year Career
You know her, you love her, and you can’t live without her. Hello Kitty is the quintessence of harmlessness and cute, one of several iconic…
SEGA cooks up Sonic the Hedgehog chili cheese dog taiyaki
Taiyaki are one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets and street food. The fish-shaped pastries (specifically sea bream-shaped) actually don’t have any fish flavor or ingredients,…
Why are so many Japanese women pigeon toed?
It is an obvious, perennial question, one that must pop into the head of every visitor within 24 hours of touching down at Narita, and…
Dad’s homemade floating “modern scarecrow” just as terrifying for humans
Including Cthulian monstrosities and super monster wolf robots, one unfortunate Twitter user who stumbled upon them on a late night drive had to implore countryside…
Japanese Whisky Smashes Auction Record
In recent years, Japanese whiskey has come to prominence. By and by, the world recognizes the expertise of Japanese craftsmanship in whiskey distillation, while aficionados…
Demon Slayer character-inspired okonomiyaki released in Japan
Okonomiyaki is sometimes translated as “grill it how you like it”, because the savory pancake can be topped with anything outside the standard flour, eggs,…
“Virtual at-home cafe” is a virtually enjoyable maid cafe experience
From @home to at-home If you’ve ever visited Akihabara, or if you’ve been following grape Japan for a while, then you’ve probably heard of “at-home…
Stylish lineup of Samantha Vega Pokémon bags released in Japan
Pokémon is no stranger to the fashion world, with recent examples being cute embroidered Poké-shirts and even a Pokémon Girls lingerie lineup. Now Pokémon can…
“Nodame Cantabile” cast reunite for online party in spin-off on Tomoko Ninomiya’s Twitter account
Fans of the internationally popular josei manga Nodame Cantabile got a pleasant surprise yesterday when author Tomoko Ninomiya suddenly posted a very brief spin-off on…
Drive-in haunted house opens in Tokyo to scare away coronavirus concerns
Despite the fact that Japan’s scariest haunted house experience boasts the appeal of wandering through an abandoned hospital, social distancing protocol and other safety measures…
Egashira 2:50 capsule toy mascots are the comic relief you need
Hideharu Egashira, known by his stage name Egashira 2:50, is a Japanese comedian famous for being a shocking and disruptive figure, his gags often relying…