Japanese mom can’t stop crying after sweetest delivery imaginable
Japanese Twitter user Panda (@HaraHaraPND) recently received a package one morning that she wasn’t expecting. When she noticed the sender, she was puzzled. It was…
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Daughter’s omurice with ketchup message is better than anything maid cafes could make
August, when children typically enjoy their summer break, is also a time for many of them to spend more time with their families. Twitter user…
Teenage son updates hardworking mom’s t-shirt with a “battery level indicator”
Children usually care about what their parents do, but they may not always be aware of just how hard they work day in and day…
Owner says “Nope” to what his dog did when his mom was getting ready to go home
There’s a common story among pet owners preparing for a trip that their pets like to hide in an open space of their unfolded suitcase…
“Nice guy!”: Pizza delivery man passes mother and son; Twitter reacts to what happened next
Japanese Twitter user るしこ Rushiko (@39baby_com) depicts episodes from her daily family life raising her 3-year-old son through her manga. In a recent installment, Rushiko…
“They look store-bought!” Twitter stunned by high schooler son’s cookies he made for mom
“Will you just look at these cookies my high schooler son made?” Such was the proud caption on a photo Tweeted by Japanese illustrator 前川さなえ…
Japanese kid too embarrassed to say “mom” comes up with hilarious nickname
There are many ways for children to call their mothers in English, such as “mom,” “mommy,” “mum” and the like. In Japanese, in addition to…
High School Student’s Emotional Last Bento From Mom
In Japan, January and February signal the end of the school year. For high school seniors, it can get quite nostalgic. There are so many…
Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
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How this deaf mother knew when her newborn was crying [manga]
During trying times amid a pandemic, it’s important to remember what you have. Hopefully, health, friends, family, and good food make the list for readers….
Dress more motherly? Japanese TV talent, single mom Kuran rejects criticism of revealing photos
The illustration we used for this article depicts three women which the stock photo service PIXTA has captioned “fashionably dressed mothers.” This reveals a certain…
Japanese mother shares a convenient way new moms can use kimonos
Ayumi Umeno is a mother of three who uploads videos on her Youtube channel, where she talks about her thoughts and advice for other mothers…
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Troubled pregnant mother finds helping hand, kind words just in the nick of time [manga]
Pregnancy, I’ve been told, is tough all around. From morning sickness to mood swings, without a doubt it sounds like a gargantuan undertaking just to…
Toddler’s adorable actions nearly break his mother’s heart
If I were to go home and sift through the boxes in my parents’ basement, I’d come across many memories. Old yearbooks, school textbooks, baseball…
A stranger’s kindness saves a mother’s day in this sentimental manga
It’s painful to watch: a frazzled single parent managing an upset or out-of-control toddler. I can picture the countless times I’ve been shopping only to…