Security guard in years-long standoff with cat trying to enter museum have touching morning routine
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…
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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…
Cat that constantly tries to break into art museum in Japan adorably rebuffed once again even after perfect chance
Perhaps the most adorable standoff of recent years is between Ken-chan, a black stray cat in the neighborhood of the Onomichi City Museum of Art…
Peanuts collaborates with Hiroshima artisans on makeup brush set using traditional techniques
Nestled in the middle of a prefectural capital and two other major cities, the town of Kumano appears as an unassuming blip on maps of…
Hiroshima punk band PEXPOX’s Instagram and YouTube are full of psychedelic music madness
Music is a magical thing. Of course, it’s an approximately 20 billion dollar a year industry led by the likes of Billie Eilish and other…
Peace Wanko Japan, the NGO that brought Hiroshima’s dog culling rate down to zero
Dogs. They bring families together, support those with disabilities, provide therapy to the elderly and sick and even aid those in need during natural disasters….
82-year old Hiroshima woman fends off bear attack by punching it and knocking it down
Not to be outdone by a 63-year old fisherman who fended off a bear with karate, an 82-year old woman in Hiroshima prefecture recently shooed…
Security guard and cat locked in standoff have touching reunion after museum reopens
Just a few years ago, the Onomichi City Museum of Art in Hiroshima, Japan became a bit of a viral internet sensation–although not particularly for…
Tearing down history: The planned demolition of A-bomb surviving buildings and how Hiroshima locals feel about it
On August 6th, 1945, Japan became the only country to suffer an attack by a nuclear weapon. Nearly 75 years later, a debate is raging…
Take a step back in time at Hiroshima Castle
Standing proudly in the centre of perhaps one of the most internationally famed cities of Japan is Hiroshima Castle. Destroyed by the atomic bomb of…
Japanese Security Guard Develops Special Bond With Cats Desperate To Enter Art Museum
In the past few years, you have heard of the seemingly eternal, but adorable conflict a lone security guard at the Onomichi City Museum of…
In Time For Valentine’s Day, Hironobu Tsujiguchi Startlingly Blends Two Aphrodisiacs In One
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are planning on spending some quality time with their sweetheart, which may involve a date with dinner, an exchange…
Japan’s First Pizza Vending Machine Provides (Almost) Instant Hot Pizza
Even in Japan’s most obscure countryside you can’t walk a few metres without stumbling upon one of these machines. They wait in perpetual standby, ready…
Tourists’ Good Luck Ritual Is Tarnishing Beauty Of Japan’s Most Iconic Shrine
The famous gate of Japan’s famous Itsukushima Shrine is suffering from structural damage caused by travelers cramming it with coins. Itsukushima Shrine, located on the…
Top 30 Travel Destinations In Japan Chosen By International Travelers
When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…