Japan’s most surprising highway has drivers dreaming of real-life Mario Kart
Due to the torrential rains that hit western Japan in July 2018, the National Route 305 through Fukui Prefecture was hit by a landslide, and…
Cat’s old man sleeping pose has Twitter delighted
As any cat owner will tell you, kitties have a way of taking charge of the household. Japanese Twitter user Condria Mito (@mitoconcon) shared an…
Shiba’s strange way of sitting at the vet has people convinced there’s a person inside
Even when they’re normally a good boy or girl, it can be understandably difficult convince your dog to act like their normal selves at the…
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…
Japanese neighborhood gardener’s generous note melts hearts online
While more prevalent in the countryside and in small neighborhoods than in major cities, you can often find unmanned produce stands in Japan that operate…
Housecat turns into drunken salaryman when awaiting human’s return
Although thankfully not everywhere, it would probably be hard to find someone in a Japanese city who hasn’t encountered the sight of a salaryman that…
Hamster turns home into most adorable beef bowl
As any hamster owner will tell you, the little furballs are at their cutest when they’ve caught you buy surprise–such as when they are being…
Impossibly liquid cat confounds Twitter with sleeping pose
Cat owners know very well that there isn’t any type of container a kitty won’t attempt to fit into, no matter how uncomfortable they look….
Japanese cat robot waiters get in adorable fight at family restaurant
Although not totally new, a recent preference for contactless service during the pandemic has seen some restaurants in Japan experiment with the implementation of robot…
Old man farmer in Japanese countryside turns out to be photographer’s dream model
On a clear summer’s day, the scenery found deep in the Japanese countryside can make for some fantastic photography, with some shots that might make…
Smug cat’s favorite place to sit turns her into “the spirit of the rice cooker” in Japan
Cats have a habit of taking to boxes and containers we would never think they could actually fit them, so much so that you have…
Shiba inu’s “unfair” begging expression is certain to make you give in
All dog lovers have experienced this predicament–needing to find the resolve to turn down their canine companion’s incredibly expressive ways of begging for food. Japanese…
Foreigner surprised by “god-level chair” in Japanese elevator has netizens reappreciating things
Japan is often lauded for the efforts of those who work in customer service (which even extends to mascots), but it seems to be small…
Ominous “children at play” sign in Japan lives up to the warning it gives
Around Japan, particularly in more rural areas, you’ll often find signs that say “tobidashi chuui” (飛び出し注意). The phrase essentially means “watch out for children” or…
Cat suddenly appears on portable shrine looking like messenger of feline gods
In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…