The chicken so cool that Japan designated it a Natural Monument
Among the several categories of Cultural Properties designated by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs, one is the Natural Monument. Many of those that…
Birds
Japan’s beloved snow fairy bird turned into pancakes that are just too cute to eat
It’s easy to see why Boku, shima enaga (Twitter, Instagram) is such a popular social media follow in Japan. Boku, shima enaga is essentially the…
The adorable feathered cause of embarrassing apologies at Japanese post offices
It’s not often you have to show up to the post office with a “I’m sorry, the dog ate my homework” type of greeting, but…
Trio of parakeets troll their gaming owner in the most adorable way
The brilliant colors of parakeets might only be matched by their bright and playful personalities, although sometimes that playfulness comes with a bit of troublemaking,…
The cutest bird in Japan turned into angry anime-style rice balls
When it comes to the shima enaga, also known as the long-tailed tit and often called the cutest bird in Japan, there’s no better social…
The cutest bird in Japan gets turned into horrifyingly delicious dessert straight out of Berserk anime
The shima enaga, or long-tailed tit, has definitely earned its nickname as “the cutest bird in Japan.” Often compared to feathered Pokémon, the adorable white…
Child finds stern but adorable summer homework teacher in java sparrow
Heat and humidity can make summer in a Japan quite the struggle for some, but for children summer homework assignments might feel even more daunting…
Porcupine fish upstages lovebird’s smile with most adorable photobomb ever
While the art of photobombing is most often enjoyed as a prank, something about it happening unintentionally can lead to the most memorable photography–such as…
Puffed up puffer fish turn into adorable wagashi Japanese sweets
Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45) is a 和菓子 wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) chef at 和菓子處吉祥庵 Wagashidokoro Kisshōan near the beach in Shōnan, Kanagawa Prefecture, who fashions colorful…
Swallows find the perfect spot for a nest at Japanese train station
It’s not that uncommon to find a bird’s nest nearby or even inside of train stations in Japan. Usually busy with commuters, they make for…
Japanese sweets souvenir eaten to overcome obstacles is quite the shocker
Japan has a deep gift-giving culture, most often observed in bringing back souvenirs (omiyage>) for friends and families when one returns from out of town….
Japan’s cutest bird turned into dumplings that are just too cute to eat!
The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often affectionately called “the cutest bird in Japan”. The fluffy white bird is often found camouflaged on…
Incredible newspaper artist shows how scary a shoebill stork can be
The Shoebill Stork is quite the fascinating bird, often referred to as a living dinosaur due to its appearance. At zoos they also captivate visitors…
Twitter user’s old-fashioned ploy to lure birds backfires with adorable catch
In Japan, there exists a somewhat old-fashioned spring tradition of observing seasonal birds such as the white-eye, but not by heading to a river or…
Twitter touched by grey heron’s adorable moral quandary between stores
The long-legged grey heron enjoys a bit of an admired image in Japan, found sometimes gracefully perusing gardens, wading rivers, and has been depicted often…