Unperturbed by COVID-19 Japanese LGBT Community Continues Fight for Equality
We recently covered YouTuber Moa and More’s experience coming out to his family. The vlogger sat down with a video camera and his mother, father,…
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Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets now come with mouth numbing mapo and jalapeno cheese sauces
As with their variety of exclusive burgers and desserts, McDonald’s Japan’s Chicken McNuggets also occasionally get limited edition sauces. In the past this has included…
Give yourself a starry and lunar aura with Japan’s beautiful full moon umbrella
If you’re not looking to settle for the clear and cheap umbrellas you see at convenience stores in Japan, you can always opt for giant…
A glitch in the 100,000 yen payout scheme; what about the homeless?
For some time now residents of Japan have been patiently awaiting the arrival of the 100,000 yen handouts from the Japanese government. To many people,…
Artist creates stunningly realistic miniature of a Japanese idol fan’s room
There seems to be a real enthusiasm for incredibly realistic miniature worlds and dioramas in Japan, with artists creating beautiful goldfish ponds and even a…
Krispy Kreme Japan releases Lotus Biscoff topped doughnuts
In the past, Krispy Kreme Japan has tapped into Japanese tea culture, sakura Easter bunnies, and even superfoods for seasonal spins on their popular doughnuts….
Japanese maker releases low calorie and protein packed “Karaage without sin”
Karaage is one of Japan’s most beloved fried snack and bar foods, but you’ll find different incarnations of it around the country–such as Final Fantasy…
Peculiar chinchilla comes with funny warning note at pet store
A photo of a poster Tweeted by Japanese Twitter user 4139（@AzBXBAtLmgiFdbv） is becoming a topic on the internet. One day, when she was out shopping…
Japanese Twitter user’s rescued “puppy” ends up being something else entirely
“We rescued a puppy.” Japanese Twitter user MARCY (@marcy_com) in Hokkaido Tweeted a post which had an unexpected turnout and got a lot of feedback…
Japanese Twitter user accidentally makes terrifying slice of toast
There are many ways to serve up toast. A simple egg toast is probably one of the most popular ways to have toast for many…
Artist cooks up awesome idea for croquette bath bomb case that fries in your tub
There have been quite a few interesting food-themed bath salt ideas from Japan, including Colonel’s Recipe KFC-scented bath bombs. Japanese twitter user and creative artist…
Japanese convenience store now serves sweet custard pudding sandwiches
While Japanese convenience store offer a wide variety of delicious sandwiches, lately many have found themselves enamored with the initially surprising, but delicious and beautifully…
3D art bubbly kimono wearing shiba inu glasses are the cutest drinking buddies
Artistic glass and cup designer Goodglas Japan has gained quite the fanbase lately due to their creative bubbly 3D-art glasses, which use handmade blown double…
What is a remote wedding? Japanese couples are now choosing a ceremony online for their weddings
Since PM Shinzo Abe declared an emergency state over Japan, many couples had to cancel or reschedule their wedding plans for this year. It’s not…
Giving birth in your 40s? A Foreigner Husband? Two heart-warming comics loved by Japanese housewives
“Okaasan Life” (お母さんライフ/Mother’s Life) and “Darling wa Gaikokujin” (ダーリンは外国人/My Darling is a Foreigner) are two popular manga(comics) in Japan. The comics are based on family/couple…