Japanese Twitter user かわいーぬ Kawaiinu (@kawai_nu_san) calls himself the “Worst Dog Photographer in Japan.” Looking at his usual photos, you wouldn’t be able to tell….

Tokyo’s Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows writers on a deadline, and won’t let them leave until finished Many of Japan’s themed cafes are centered around…

Bubble tea or boba has been booming in Japan, with it’s popularity even seeing the release of tapioca topped pizza and a bubble tea theme…

Have you ever come home, looked around, and felt a mysterious sense of discomfort, like things seem to have been moved to a different place?…

Medical science is advancing with research pioneered at Hokkaido University on super bots capable of swimming in blood to deliver medicine and perform other microscopic…

Japanese sweets artist mocha mocha (@mochamochamm) has a tasty talent for baking up delicious treats that we fear may be too cute to eat. For…

Ever since Rosie in The Jetsons, the concept of the maid robot has become synonymous with a fictionalized version of the near future. In Japanese…

It’s not uncommon for skilled artists to already show signs of their genius from an early age. However, for Japanese artist ハンカチ Hankachi (@koutyakizoku), their…

About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…

The prevalence of hair removal salons for both men and women, and in recent years, even for children in Japan reflects a commonly held belief…

It sure would be nice to be able to admire Pokémon in the real world. NAIL STUDIO STELLAR (@NAIL_STELLAR), a nail salon in Osaka, has…

One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…

When many Americans hear the name Denny’s, the immediate image of heaty Grand Slam breakfasts and a smorgasbord of diner food that ranges from burgers…

In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…

For the past few years, bubble tea stands were inescapable in Tokyo, and it seemed like there was no room for any other beverages on…