Even with a lot of hard work and precision, even successful farming doesn’t always go according to plan. Those “mistakes” can sometimes be a surprise…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!”)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…