Japan’s number one convenience store in a very small category closes to sadness of customers
Convenience stores in Japan are known for a lot more than just being a place to load up on snacks. You can handle shipping, buy…
Delivery woman’s message on attempted delivery notice captures hearts online
Japanese Instagram user tommy (__tomi.y) lives with her black cat, ごまちゃん Goma-chan. One day, due to her work, she was unable to receive a package…
Japanese rest stop’s only-980 yen chicken katsu curry size has eaters in shock
Getting more than what you paid for is usually quite a treat at a restaurant, but for Japanese Twitter user @momorineko, it turned out to…
Woman sees “darkness” of Japanese society in convenience store bathroom; “I’m at a loss for words”
As you may find in other countries, public bathrooms in Japan often have a cleaning log posted on the wall so that supervisors can ensure…
“Godlike!” Photographer captures fiery “phoenix” in Japan sky
Based in Kyoto, Japanese photographer Shota (Twitter, Instagram) has a lot of beautiful scenery at his hands to choose from when he goes out in…
Chunky or fine, which one are you? Japan’s red bean paste debate ends in crushing victory by…?
On the internet, you’ll often find people debating over their preferences in different varieties of foods. In Japan, for example, a famous one is the…
High school boy says: “I’m tough on ugly people” His girlfriend’s reply was harsh…
Japanese Twitter user Nachi (@Nachi_utauhito) posted an exchange between a high school couple that was “hilarious!” and became a topic of conversation. Nachi was riding…
We can’t believe this Nintendo 3DS isn’t a Nintendo 3DS
For as much interactive joy as it provided during its run, the Nintendo 3DS isn’t usually a hot topic these days unless you’re doing a…
“That has to be frozen pork belly.” Homemade sweets final form has Twitter in disbelief
When it comes to Japanese summertime sweets, kakigori (shaved ice) may be the the top favorite. Kakigori is often enjoyed at summer festivals, but a…
Ordering a free smile at McDonald’s Japan: Difference in illustrations “cracks up” TikTok
Although it has disappeared from McDonald’s locations in many other countries, one of the services still offered by McDonald’s Japan is the free “Smile.” As…
Look who dozed off after the last order in a Japanese family restaurant: “So cute!”; “Must visit!”
A photo posted by Japanese Twitter user いのけん Inoken (@inoken0315) has attracted a lot of attention. The photo was taken at Saizeriya, a Japanese family…
Keys on music college piano stun Twitter: “I was deeply moved”; “That’s amazing!”
In Japan, as in many countries, learning and playing the piano is still a popular extra-curriculur activity. Some parents even buy toy pianos from the…
“A divine presence!” Magical photo of Japan’s floating torii gate takes breath away online
While some great photos of shrine torii gates in Japan are of those that seem to pop out of nowhere, it’s hard to argue that…
Graniph and Pokémon Trading Card game team up for lineup of Pichu goods
P-Lab, a special collaboration project between Graniph, the Pokemon Trading Card game, and YouTuber Hajime Syacho is debuting a lineup of 14 fashion items featuring…
Japanese cheerleaders’ cute fox dance goes viral, videos rack up millions of views
Foxes feature prominently both in Japanese folklore and popular culture. As some grape Japan readers may recall, you can see fox wedding processions, find an…