Have we all been peeling mandarin oranges wrong? “Magical” mikan peeling technique wows in Japan
When winter settles in Japan, it’s safe to say the fruit of choice is mikan, or mandarin oranges. A somewhat unformal tradition in many households…
Japan’s cat-themed train station is a must stop for kitty lovers
Typically when traveling by train, you’re looking to get off at a station only because it’s to get to your destination. Cat lovers visiting Japan…
Nissin’s Chicken Ramen mascot teases netizens about their bonus in viral post
Bonuses. Not all companies pay them but when Japanese companies do so, they’re usually paid out twice, once in the middle of the year and…
Japanese aquarist gets seal of approval for his muscular physique
On December 7th,2022, 桂浜水族館 Katsurahama Aquarium (@katurahama_aq) in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, updated its Twitter account with an unusual photo. Some netizens were startled,…
Leave the gun, take 7-Eleven Japan’s new delicious chocolate cannoli
With a delicious variety of puddings and chocolate whipped cream sandwiches, it’s hard to be surprised by the tastiness of their sweets section anymore. Their…
Take the hassle out of cleaning your rice cooker with this simple lifehack
If you use a rice cooker at home, you probably know that it can be quite a bother to clean it because it has some…
Cat in Japan dubbed the god of making biscuits after starring in too soothing video
Marching, baking, making biscuits–whatever you want to call it, there’s few things that make a cat lover purr like watching their kitty kneading. When a…
Why do rich Japanese people throw out less trash? Japanese TV announcer gives theory
On his eponymous YouTube channel 古舘伊知郎チャンネル, TV personality and freelance announcer 古舘伊知郎 Ichiro Furutachi invites various well-known guests to talk about everything from the latest…
Traditional Japanese cut glass pens may be as gorgeous as anything they can put to paper
Edo kiriko (“cut glass from Edo”) is definitely one of Japan’s most pleasing traditional art forms. The artisanal glass craft is characterized by intricately designed…
Getting your katsu fix is only a Katsuya away: Japan’s top katsu restaurant chain
Whether you like it served with a rich curry roux, on a heaping bowl of rice, drizzled with a Worcestershire-based sauce, or just on a…
Giant beam of light shooting from temple in Japan makes for stunning scene
Located on Mt. Yoshino in Nara prefecture and surrounded by a range of gorgeous mountain peaks, the temple of Kinpusenji is carries the status of…
“Apologize to Saizeriya!” Daughter’s exchange with dad praised by fans of the family restaurant
Saizeriya is a popular Japanese chain restaurant serving 洋食 yōshoku, a style of Western-influenced cooking, with Italian inspiration. It’s known for its ample and affordable…
These Japanese ads can only be seen by students prepping for exams
Take a look at this ad which went up on December 5th, 2022 in two major Tokyo train stations: Although it’s hiding a message, it…
University student’s sculpture in Japan crawls with Cthulian vibes
Every once in a while you’ll spot a piece of art that makes you do a double-take, but the latest piece by Doi Gen (@doi_gen),…
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Awkward adult toy question at Don Quijote and other Japanese customer service gaffes [manga]
Just like in any profession, people sometimes make mistakes in the field of customer service, even in Japan. Whether it’s a mistake in protocol, a…