JR East to conduct driverless train test on Yamanote Line with passengers this autumn
As Japan runs full speed ahead into an era marked by a rapidly shrinking population, companies across the country are on the lookout for ways…
Studio Ghibli announces adorable accessory collection inspired by Jiji and Fox Squirrel
Donguri Closet, an offshoot of Studio Ghibli merch wonderland Donguri Kyowakoku, never lets us down when it comes to gorgeous jewellery featuring our favourite characters….
Worn out man collapses; A goddess suddenly appears, saying: “I’ll grant you one wish”
Here’s an original manga posted on Twitter by さてよ Sateyo (@sateyo). The main character is a man lying collapsed on the ground wearing dirty clothes,…
LOVOT 2.0: Japan’s communicative pet family robot gets an upgrade
Some grape Japan readers may remember when we introduced the communicative pet family robot LOVOT in 2018. Today on May 26th, 2022, robotic venture company…
“This is what a day off is like for every bunny owner, right?”
“This is what a day off is like for every bunny owner, right?“ Japanese Twitter user @kaneki3mil posed that playful question online recently when she…
Rabbits are said to be “expressionless” and yet… Surprising photo captures a miraculous moment
Rabbits are sometimes referred to as “expressionless.” Indeed, compared to cats and dogs, it may seem that there is little change in their facial expressions….
Dad’s question: “Who spilled the milk?” met with silence; When he tries a different way of asking…
Japanese Twitter user てゆんた Teyunta (@teyunta1123) is a father raising two children. One day, he noticed some milk had spilled. “Who spilled the milk?” Teyunta…
Sign of gratitude in Japanese restroom the “first of its kind” when looked at closely
If you’ve ever used a public restroom in Japan, you may have noticed sign placed somewhere inside that reads some variation of the phrase “いつもトイレをきれいにご利用いただき、ありがとうございます”,…
Japanese pudding specialty shop teams up with Sanrio for adorable Hello Kitty sweet treats
Sanrio are a company known worldwide for their cute characters such as Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, and more. But surely their most popular creation is…
Family Mart collabs with 450-year-old teahouse to bring Uji matcha luxury to green tea frappe
The summer is heating up in Japan, and if there’s one treat that green tea fans can’t do without during this season, it’s a matcha…
Water-shy Samoyed’s adorable ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots at the pool win hearts on Twitter
Dogs seem to have a natural curiosity for many things, like snow, sand, water… and it’s up to owners to make sure that their pets…
Train announcement thrills girl but Dad’s one-liner wins praise: “I cracked up!”; “Best dad!”
Twitter user でか Deka (@oooaioooy) says that she recently saw something that made her laugh out loud even though she was by herself on a…
What greets this cat owner in the morning? View of the kitty tower is a gutbuster
Cat owners are used to waking up to some surprising scenery in the morning, but Japanese Twitter user @pari2mofu2 was greeted by quite the adorably…
Instant noodles “modified recipe” becomes a hot topic in Japan; Just add ingredients and boil?
“I really want to make this” “It looks soooo good!” “I’m hungry and I want to eat this now!” Japanese chef and Twitter user 麦ライス…
Japan’s first salmon speciality bar – Salmon Holic – to serve up salmon-only dishes in Nagoya
Though Japan has plenty of variety when it comes to types of sushi to dine on, there’s one plate in particular that seems to be…