Game-changing recipe for frozen rice balls makes making onigiri a piece of meaty cake
It is common to make onigiri (rice balls) with leftover rice to store them in the freezer. But it is also an extra step to…
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[OBITUARY] Norman Mineta, US Congressman, 1st Japanese American Cabinet Member
His remarkable life took him from growing up in an internment camp to Congress and two Cabinet posts, and restoring the reputation of Japanese Americans….
Dog perfectly captures the wonder of springtime in Japan in one photo
The warmth of the spring season brings out the calmness and peaceful state of mind in us. Instagram user Teku Mahiru (stella16_sheena20) is reminding us…
Catch your favorite Pokémon with new stylish Pokémon nail polish lineup
The uka Pokémon Study Series looks to brighten up the moods and nails of Pokémon fans, as the series of nail polishes based off the…
Japanese Starbucks employee brightens dog owner’s day by adding pet portrait to drink order
It’s amazing how a friendly interaction with a customer service worker can improve your mood, but it’s even more amazing when the worker goes above…
Tokyo’s new 3D printed chocolate bites give Golden Week a new texture
Japanese food-tech startup Byte Bites is looking to deliver food in a new and exciting way to 7me customers. Their name comes from their goal…
You won’t know whether to hug or bite this transforming Japanese convenience store chicken plushie
While it may be hard to rank the contenders for Japan’s best convenience store fried chicken (tartar sauce stuffed karaage nuggets being a recent favorite),…
Japan’s Self-Defense Force members become buff human carp in support of Children’s Day
Right now Japan is celebrating its spring holiday of Golden Week, one May 5th, it celebrated Children’s Day in particular. One of the biggest traditions…
For the scariest bus stop in Japan, it’s all in the name
There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
Mysterious road signs seem to direct traffic out of Japan
Road signs are great way to learn how close or far off you are from your destination, but they can sometimes be a reminder that…
Owner breaks her treasured glass and cat has most adorable reaction
Japanese Twitter user Aya (@ayry0521) moved to the States with her husband and her beloved cat. Recently, she shared a heartwarming photo and story that’s…
“Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner?” A life-saver for preserving ginger
Japanese Twitter user Dr.Cat (@dramerica88) recently revealed what seems to be a secret to many on Twitter, showing the best way to store ginger to…
Cheeky Pikachu device charges phones with an electric Pokémon Nuzzle
Whether it be Shellder humidifiers and party lights, Turtwig planters, or Cyndaquil fireworks machines, the lifelike creations of Pokémon clay artist Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)…
Japanese convenience store fried chicken stays undefeated with tartar sauce stuffed nuggets
When it comes to the hot food section of Japanese convenience stores, you can make a pretty strong argument that Lawson’s Karaage-kun is king. The…
You can now eat Luffy’s Devil Fruit from One Piece as a delicious cake powerup in Japan
Most fans of mega hit anime and manga series One Piece have, at one point or another, debated the pros and cons of eating an…