“Ra” unexpectedly appears in the clouds above the skies of Japan
“Here’s ‘Ra’ I found yesterday during my pleasure drive through forest roads.” This is how Twitter user (@tip20916) captioned a video he posted of his…
Video of French Bulldog helping Japanese grandma to harvest vegetables is too wholesome
Ever since humans domesticated dogs, they’ve been a helpful addition to our lives, with some dogs even carrying out full-on jobs. There’s sheepdogs, therapy dogs,…
Metaverse Expo Japan to have exhibition space “recreating the metaverse in reality”
On July 27th and 28th, 2022, Metaverse Expo Japan 2022 (organized primarily by Meta Corporation) will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo…
Japanese netizens stunned with gratitude at where lone mail delivery car travels to
Located in Kumamoto prefecture, the grassy green plains of Kusasenri offers quite the memorable scenery for travelers in Japan. Particularly in the summer, many visit…
Keep the goods in your stuffed peppers with this simple lifehack from Japanese cooking YouTuber
Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also…
We compared the sauces and heat of McDonald’s Japan’s loaded spicy McNugget sets
With eye-catching offerings like Mobile Suit Gundam Burgers and sakura mochi pies, it can be pretty easy to forget that McDonald’s Japan has some exciting…
SMARI: A smart way to return online purchases and rental products in Japan
I’m probably not alone in appreciating the benefits of online shopping, especially since the novel coronavirus pandemic made it potentially more dangerous to visit crowded…
Stay cool with kawaii ice cube candies by Papabubble this summer
Papabubble, the “world’s most interesting candy store,” will start selling two new varieties of its popular ice cube candies on July 15th, 2022. These new…
Yakitoring! Japanese grilled chicken skewers turn into rings you can wear
As some of our readers may recall, Japanese toy and capsule toy maker Kitan Club likes to make unusual rings in the shape of popular…
Chicken katsu brings jumbo heat in Japanese coffee house’s spicy twist
Komeda’s Coffee is a popular “Nagoya-style” coffee house and diner chain in Japan. While it may have made it’s name on especially sweet coffee and…
Japan’s highest-paying part-time summer job? Win chance to visit Okinawa and enjoy a resort
With its beautiful contrast of white walls and blue skies, Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima Island (operated by Resorts Ryukyu Corporation), has been likened to a…
Bouncy chonk seal has Twitter spellbound by resting on way-too-small perch
Somehow, some way, seals have the fascinating ability to make themselves appear impossibly round sometimes, expanding and shriveling like an adorable balloon. That’s probably one…
Shake Shack Japan and historic teahouse’s Uji Matcha Shake is no longer a Kyoto-exclusive drink
It was just a few years ago that Shake Shack, a US burger chain that started in New York, opened their first branches in Japan….
Hokkaido zoo’s popular “animal gift envelopes” use ancient Japanese art of mizuhiki cordwork
The 円山動物園 Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Hokkaido is a place where you can see polar bears and other animals unique to the colder regions of…
Rice balls that can be stored for 100 days at room temperature released in Japan
Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popularly enjoyed snacks in Japan. With a wide variety of flavors, they can make for a…