Japanese chocolate bar company makes Black Thunder fans’ dreams a reality with hotel room
Of all chocolate bars, Black Thunder enjoys a special place in the Japanese public’s heart. These crunchy treats are bitesize and affordable, and can be…
Japanese dad sends hilarious low quality photos of family cat to his kids
While pets are usually loved by the whole family, sometimes an animal has an extra close relationship with a certain family member. These dynamic duos…
Become a modern ninja with this ninja darts kit!
What do you imagine when you hear the word “Japan”? Sushi, sake, ramen, anime, Akihabara, Shibuya, Mt.Fuji, Tokyo Tower… There are many things that may…
First Institutional Solo Exhibition of Kazuko Miyamoto in New York
It’s still difficult to travel around Japan, but cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in many ways! By Tiffany Lambert, courtesy of JAPAN Forward Since 1971,…
Man trying to recreate famous Yamcha death pose photobombed by super strong opponent
For fans of legendary anime Dragon Ball Z, Yamcha’s death pose is about as iconic and image as it gets. The famous scene has gone…
AI speaker from TAKARA TOMY reproduces parents’ voices to read bedtime stories to children
The 24/7 non-stop physical, mental and stressful aspects of parenting makes raising children in the 21st century essentially a full time job. With endless nights…
Japan’s kawaii poop mania leads to release of poop-shaped pudding maker
With golden poop charms, poop-emoji soft cream and even a museum that revolves solely around the theme of poop, it’s pretty obvious that Japan has…
Yoshikitty returns with a dreamy pastel goth makeover
Born in 2008, Yoshikitty is a special collaborative mascot character modelled off of Japanese superstar Yoshiki and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. When the character was first…
Japanese train station convinces commuters that Tom Cruise is staring at them
Much like the rest of the world, many in Japan are enjoying the long awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise. While many…
Father comforting his baby uses situation to sneak in a remark; “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Japanese manga artist ヒロコ Hiroko, who manages the Twitter account しばひろ Shibahiro (@hirokokokoron), depicts her daily life living with her French partner, Gaic. In April…
Anime icing artist’s Golden Kamuy macarons may be just too awesome to eat!
Japanese husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) has a talent for making anime-inspired sweets that will make you struggle to decide…
“This is way too cute” When you try to pet this shiba inu…
A good pet or scratch can really hit the spot for a dog and brighten up its day. It’s a bit rare that they enjoy…
“I laughed at the smothering love”; Three pets lie down together, but the cat tries to escape…
Japanese animal-lover and Twitter user かもしか Kamoshika (@b09a2032c) lives with their Siberian Husky, ユキ Yuki, and their two cats, サン San and レン Ren. Kamoshika…
What kind of expression does a cat make when an infant daughter suddenly sits next to him?
A big part of the appeal of a cat is just how unpredictable their behavior can be sometimes, as it always keeps us on our…
Japanese agricultural group’s roasted eggplant suggestion a hot topic: “Why didn’t I think of it?”
“This is a new way to cook!” “The scales (fell from my eyes)…” “I see… Why didn’t I think of it?” “This is amazing! I’ll…