Boss prairie dog adorably lets human know when walks start and stop
As many dog owners will attest, when a walk starts and stops is very much up to your pet, often with stubborn protesting involved. It…
Japanese creator’s clever tissue case design is a really cool concept
Tissue paper is an item many people use in their everyday lives. If you buy boxes, you can just use them directly from the box….
Cyclist in Japan discovers Silent Hill on everyday road
While sudden changes in background scenery can turn even telephone booths and water fountains into bone-chilling sights, we usually trust the everyday roads we travel…
Mochi Kirby and Warp Star wagashi come to convenience stores for character’s 30th anniversary
Can you believe that beloved video game character Kirby is coming up to his 30th anniversary? He still looks as plump and young as the…
Gundam manholes land in Sagamihara City adding to Japan’s impressive lineup of manhole designs
Manhole covers in Japan are more than just utilitarian, sometimes they have designs that add a bit more flair to the city streets. While originally…
Ministop brings Okinawan cuisine to Japanese convenience stores with Okinawa Fair
Okinawan cuisine is often overlooked by Japanese food enthusiasts, but it boasts a distinct and varied lineup of goodies thanks to the island’s history and…
Security guard in years-long standoff with cat trying to enter museum have touching morning routine
The Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan is definitely a must-visit for art fans in the area looking to take in any number…
Rescue macho men stuck in school gym ceiling in oddball Japanese indie game
Some of our readers may recall the eccentric indie game そろそろ寿司を食べないと死ぬぜ! sorosoro sushi wo tabenaito shinuze (“I’m going to die if I don’t eat sushi!”)…
Learn Ainu culture through digital art and projection mapping at the KAMUY LUMINA event
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…
Ghibli teams up with famous Japanese ceramics brand Noritake for release of limited-edition Totoro mug
If you are a collector of pottery and tableware, then you are more than likely familiar with the ceramics brand Noritake. The Noritake brand can…
Improve sleep habits with some adorable friends in the sleep tracker “Yohitsuji no Mori”
These days smartphones play a very necessary role in our day-to-day life. From socialisation to work, it seems there’s no way we can escape from…
How to safely navigate the toilet when wearing a kimono or yukata
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring day with the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the delicate petals of a thousand cherry trees. All around…
Artist who controls ADHD through daily leaf-carving to hold exhibition in Hiroshima Tsutaya
Hailing from Kanagawa prefecture, self-taught artist Lito specialises in the artistic medium of leaf carving. The artist began his journey back in 2020, as a…
Adorable “miracle bunny” born from egg in Japan
Bunnies don’t hatch from eggs, but there’s a one of a kind picture that might have you thinking differently. A Japanese Twitter user (whose account…
Japanese “pilgrimage books” have cute colorful covers made of traditional Fujiyama Ori fabric
Goshuinchō: Japanese pilgrimage books If you’ve ever visited a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in Japan, you may have seen people with small notebooks lining…