Puzzling manga mystery on popular pudding has Japanese netizens baffled
Japan has some really delicious puddings to choose from, including some handed out by a giant furry cat. So it can take a bit to…
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One of the pitfalls of working from home when you’re dating a colleague [Manga]
Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, using video conferencing tools to facilitate working from home has become commonplace. As many of our readers know, these…
1-year-old impresses with adorable technique in sumo wrestling debut
Never underestimate the strength of a toddler. That may have been what Akiyoshi Nagai (@rien0514) was thinking when he watched his 1-year-old son make his…
Princess Mononoke cosplayer’s gear is so amazing she can actually ride Yakul
Directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is a certified anime classic filled with beloved characters. So it’s no wonder cosplayers are…
Japanese cat confuses a dish of natto with its litter box
“He thinks it’s his poo and he’s trying to cover it up!” TikTok user Ryocharo (0o95rr) couldn’t help but make such a comment when he…
After forgetting to use it for four years, man finds “treasure” in noodle dipping sauce
It’s always a good idea to check on and clear out your fridge every once in a while. This can be much easier to forget…
Starbucks Japan swaps out plastic cups for glass, offers rent-a-tumbler alternatives & introduces 100% plant cutlery
Starbucks Japan is leading the way to a more sustainable future through the introduction of four new measures aiming at reducing plastic waste produced in…
Traditional Daruma doll manufacturing company releases edible Daruma monaka snacks
Three years have passed since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and whilst it has caused heartache, loss and wreaked havoc on our daily…
Limited edition knitted hoodies feature Hokusai prints reimagined into pixel art
Knitting has long been a part of the regional culture of Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, with a history in its trade dating back to the Edo…
Celebrate 20 years of Cinnamoroll with a sleep over at one of these themed hotel rooms in Tokyo
Born on a cloud in the distant sky on the 6th of March 2002, Cinnamoroll is that lovable white puppy-boy from Sanrio that you’ve probably…
A gigantic “HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE” appears on Awaji Island this April
It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you’re based, the chances are you’ve heard of Japan’s most popular mascot – Hello Kitty.The cat-girl is…
Japan offers more proof that cats are liquid
The YouTube channel “Cats are Liquid (Mikan and Jiro-san’s place)” shows a human’s daily life with six cats. With over 330,000 Twitter followers, they’re popular…
How much does it really cost to cross Japan by cab?
Toyama Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture. Two prefectures on opposite coasts of Japan. On the one hand, Toyama Prefecture is “located at the center of Japan…
One-Punch Man artist stretches believability with godly “practice drawing”
Yusuke Murata, the celebrated artist behind hit manga and anime series One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21, is known for his exceptionally high level of illustrative…
The Cthulhu octopus wiener is ready to make kids cry when they open their bento
A popular bento box side dish for children (and just people who like to have fun with their food!) in Japan is the “tako wiener”,…