Cat’s surprise waking meow sounds just like a Pokémon beginning a battle
It can be a major guilt trip for a cat owner to wake their sleeping kitty, but every once in a while when you do,…
Ten most popular Vtubers in Japan among Gen Z revealed in survey
VTubers have become so popular in society that they are now often used as corporate image characters. One reason for their rise to prominence in…
Former AKB48 idol Minami Minegishi who famously shaved her head announces marriage
On August 16th, 2022, 峯岸みなみ Minami Minegishi, a former member of the idol group AKB48 and TV personality, revealed that she had gotten married. Her…
Solid Snake voice actor Akio Otsuka’s reaction to unreasonable toilet sign has netizens in stitches
Japanese voice actor 大塚明夫 Akio Otsuka is known for such roles as Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series, Marshall D. Teach /…
Epic Studio Ghibli monster crafted from veggies is the ultimate steed for Japan’s festival for the departed
The Japanese festival holiday of obon is a time to welcome home and honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. Every year (August 12th this year),…
Amazing My Hero Academia cosplayer has surprising source for his Katsuki Bakugo weaponry
Cosplayers often have to get pretty resourceful when recreating the out-of-this-world weapons and armors found in popular anime, manga, and video games. That was definitely…
Japan’s most surprising highway has drivers dreaming of real-life Mario Kart
Due to the torrential rains that hit western Japan in July 2018, the National Route 305 through Fukui Prefecture was hit by a landslide, and…
Viral manga depicts woman unexpectedly “reunited” with a lost loved one
As Japan celebrates the Obon festival (Aug. 13th to 15th) this year, when the spirits of ancestors are believed to visit the family home, many…
Japan brings back its popular ready-to-drink curry in a can with new and improved spices
The aisles of convenience stores and especially vending machines in Japan offer a wide variety of different flavored beverages, but one surprising trend is that…
Japanese student’s flowers with eyes that follow you are nightmare fuel
Among summer vacation homework assignments in Japanese schools, one of the most typical is 自由工作 jiyū kōsaku. It’s literally “free craftwork,” but “free” as in…
Honda carves impressive veggie vehicles to transport spirits of ancestors during Obon season
August 13th is the beginning of the Obon season, a three day period when many Japanese people gather at their family home. Ancestors’ spirits are…
Mother’s fruit punch character bento is just too cute to eat or drink
Japanese mother Rie (@riebento) has been wowing many online for a while now with the artistic and delicious food creations she makes for her four-year-old…
Twitter user crafts awesome Studio Ghibli spirit animals to carry ancestor’s spirits during Japan’s obon festival
Observed very August (the 12th this year), Obon is a Japanese festival holiday to honor the spirits of ancestors and welcome them back into your…
Chef’s super easy and delicious omurice recipe is an omelette cooking life-saver
When it comes to Japan’s love of classic “western food” dishes that have made the translation from retro-style cafes to home cooking, it’s hard to…
Keio Line train carriages become cans of sake in awesome railway and nihonshu collaboration
Japan’s train lines are often lauded as some of the best in the world, and there’s even a subculture of train enthusiasts that you may…