Incredible newspaper artist shows how scary a shoebill stork can be
The Shoebill Stork is quite the fascinating bird, often referred to as a living dinosaur due to its appearance. At zoos they also captivate visitors…
Cool and cute “Alice’s Peppermint Tea Party” is perfect for summer
The color of 2022 is mint green, but it has always been a nice color to have around during hot weather for its psychological cooling…
Japan’s favorite IKEA mascot causes a lot of moral dilemmas for owners
Blåhaj, for those unfamiliar, is a soft shark plushie toy that is somewhat of a mascot for furnishing company IKEA. You could quite literally call…
Ripped Japanese cat shocks the internet with bulging biceps in hilarious photo
We all know that the internet has a thing for funny pet pictures, and one subgenre of these viral photos is ‘animals that look like…
“I cried”: Japanese road service staff’s kitten rescue drama moves Twitter to tears
Twitter user 星野慎太郎 Shintaro Hoshino (@naritahoshino), a city councilor in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, received this call from a friend one day: “I hear a…
Wow! What beautiful fireworks! Wisteria flowers burst forth in breathtaking photo
From now until May 22nd, the Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival is taking place at the Ashikaga Flower Park, famous nationwide for its incredibly vibrant display…
“They look store-bought!” Twitter stunned by high schooler son’s cookies he made for mom
“Will you just look at these cookies my high schooler son made?” Such was the proud caption on a photo Tweeted by Japanese illustrator 前川さなえ…
Poodle shows ultimate sign of no forgiveness after bath time
It really depends on the pet, but many dogs and cats aren’t big fans of baths. Riku the toy poodle is no exception, and also…
How to get a pointy anime chin on the cheap
Whether it’s Joey Wheeler (aka Joey Chin) from Yu-Gi-Oh or the boys from Gakuen Handsome, anime has its share of male characters with prominently pointy…
Stay back! I’ve just eaten the most intense garlic chips in Japan!
I’ll make no secret about it. I love garlic. Whether it’s mixed into pasta, blended into salad dressing, rubbed on toast, or stuffed in meats,…
“I like your new nails” “You only noticed now?” Husband’s genius comeback sways hearts online
One day, Japanese essayist and novelist Pentabu (@pentabutabu), noticed that his wife had new nails. Wanting to praise her and express his honest feelings, he…
“I’m so over today” Hyena in Japanese zoo has the most relatable zoned out look
A photo posted on Twitter by the Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture shows a spotted hyena in a totally relatable…
Was it an animator’s prank? Surprising cameo in “Kiki’s Delivery Service”
On April 29th, 2022, Japanese Twitter was abuzz with talk of Kiki’s Delivery Service. That evening, the beloved Studio Ghibli masterpiece was broadcast on the…
What a delightful gift! Japanese cookie tins are treasure troves of forest flavors
When you’re hungering for a cookie in Japan, you might head for the closest convenience store and pick up something like Fujiya’s “Country Ma’am” chocolate…
‘Drive My Car’….To Akabira
A red car is giving new hopes to residents of the Hokkaido town. Not any red car, but a lipstick red Saab 900 Aero vintage…