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”,…
Giant amphibian shows up near Atomic Bomb Dome in Japan
Early this afternoon, April 5th, 2022, illustrator and Twitter user Oniku おにく (@29tangasuki) was enjoying the beautiful blossoms of the sakura trees with her three…
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Have a look at Tokyo Disney Resort’s stunning new Toy Story Hotel [Video Tour]
Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel is now open! The “Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel,” inspired by the Disney & Pixar movie series “Toy…
Japan’s new dumpling sweets are so long they require samurai skill
One of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets is dango, dumplings made from mochiko rice flour and often served on skewers, sometimes by roadside stands and shops….
Did you order a side of paint chips? Tokyo restaurant’s dessert baffles Twitter
Some fancy restaurants are known to get quite adventurous with their stylish presentations, and the same is true in Japan. Case in point. Here’s a…
Photographer captures miracle above the world’s largest torii gate and sea of sakura
The Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha in Wakayama prefecture is one of the region’s three famous shrines, and its Hongu Oyunohara torii gate is…
Gorgeous lantern-lit sakura path beckons netizens to another world
The 5-kilometer pathways along the Saho River are known as Nara’s largest cherry blossom viewing spot, making for a truly breathtaking area to take in…
This is what happens when your dad’s a Buddhist sculptor
The problem with school supplies When children start preschool or kindergarten in Japan, parents usually write their names on their school supplies. Oftentimes, these supplies…
When the power of Japanese protection amulets backfires
When visiting a temple in Japan, many visitors seek out omamori to take home with them and obtain good luck from. Often translated as “protection…
hololive English Vtuber Mori Calliope to make major debut from Universal Music EMI Records
Overview On April 4th, 2022, Cover Co., Ltd. announced the major music label debut of Mori Calliope from hololive Productions’ hololive English, a Vtuber group…
How to ease your way into wearing an “edgy” black mask in Japan
The spread of the novel coronavirus infection has caused many people to wear face masks in their daily lives. Face masks come in many colors,…
“I’m going to work!” Cat’s response to departing owner has kitty lovers swooning
A jangle of keys. Putting on a sweater. A hand on the door. Pet owners know quite well that a smallest sign of having to…
Japanese aquarium’s company entrance ceremony will make you do a double-take
With the start of a new fiscal year on April 1st, many Japanese companies hold formal entrance ceremonies to welcome new graduates and sometimes also…
Bento store in Tokyo’s generous 1,000 kilo free food giveaway turns it into an onion forest
We’ve seen recently in Japan some creative ways–such as stylish honor-system unmanned food stations–to deal with the problem of food waste and loss, particularly with…
The Cats of Kawasaki: Two Views on Caring for Some of the Most Vulnerable Animals in Japan
Content warning: Image of injured cat may be sensitive to some readers. Animal rights activists and the industrial world disagree about what’s best for the…