Owner of Many Cats Gets Definitive Answer: Cat Bed or Cardboard Box?
It’s a well known cliché, that however much you spend on fancy beds and toys for your cats, they will always prefer the box it…
What Do Japanese People Actually Think About Ariana Grande’s Kanji Tattoo BBQ Blunder?
You’ve probably heard about Ariana Grande’s humorous tattoo mistake by now. The chart-topping singer has shown interest before in Japanese culture, even going as far…
Ariana Grande’s Japanese Tattoo Mistake: Kanji Reads “Charcoal Grill” And Not “7 Rings”
You don’t have to spend too much time walking the streets in Japan or browsing clothing stores to spot questionable or accidentally funny use of…
Instant Iced Tea Trick Shows You Should Never Underestimate Hokkaido Winter
Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is used to freezing temperatures. Every winter without fail they are exposed to bitter cold and treacherous conditions. For people living…
Japanese Illustrator BerryVerrine Dazzles With Awesome Retrowave Kawaii Art
Talented Japanese illustrator BerryVerrine says she likes “neon, pop, kawaii, psychedelic art”, and her vibrant and expressive style definitely backs that up. A majority of…
Adorable Photos Show Shiba Inu Won’t Let Ice Get in the Way of Hydration
When this shiba dog’s bowl froze solid in the frosty winter weather, it became an adorable photo opportunity. Shiba inu, arguably Japan’s favourite national breed,…
Virtual Model imma Is Going Viral On Instagram and Twitter
With her beautiful pink hair styled in a cute bob, her large, expressive eyes, flawless skin, full lips and slim proportions, the latest fashion model,…
Pokemon Affiliated Studio Outrages Fans After Praying at Controversial Tokyo Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine, a shinto shrine located in Tokyo, was created to honour Japan’s war dead throughout history. But controversially, the spirits of convicted war criminals…
Traditional Japanese Papercutting Octopus Made From A Single Sheet Of Paper
The traditional Japanese art of papercutting, or kirie, can truly be a beautiful sight to behold. 25-year veteran Masayo Fukuda, however, may have produced one…
Videos Show Japanese Monks Protest Driving Law by Performing Awesome Feats in ‘Restrictive’ Robes
The traditional soi robes worn by Japanese Buddhist monks may be traditional, but that doesn’t mean they cramp the wearer’s style. A monk in Fukui…
Japanese Billionaire Promising Free Money Destroys Twitter Retweet Record
Despite having a personal wealth of several billion, the creator of the online clothing company Zozo inc. Yusaku Maezawa, was little known worldwide until he…
Japanese Museum Looks Over Child’s Lost Stuffed Animal For 30 Years, Provides Bath And New Clothes
Many visitors to Japan from abroad are quick to comment on the surprising measures of convenience and hospitality they experience during their travels, most notably…
Let’s All Take A Moment And Appreciate How Sumo Wrestlers Sign Autographs
As very modest compensation for their grueling training and dedicated lifestyles, sumo wrestlers enjoy a bit of a revered status in Japan, and along with…
Photographer Shows How Awesome Japan’s “Lamest Prefecture” Can Look
Despite being home to rich natural splendor and the endlessly charming Edo period merchant town of Kawagoe (one of the most popular day trips from…
Used Car Dealership In Japan Receives Michelin Recognition For Affordable Gourmet Ramen
There are quite a few surprises regarding Michelin recognition in Japan, including at least two ramen restaurants, one of which released a cup noodle version…