Ramen fans surprised by the cute critters now hiding in their Cup Noodle
Earlier this year, in an effort to address an estimated 33 tons of plastic waste their company produced per year, instant ramen giant Cup Noodle…
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FamilyMart repackages popular rice balls reducing 70 tons of plastic waste per year
Rice balls, or onigiri, are somewhat of a traditional classic in Japan, but their wide variety of fillings and delicious flavors have made them a…
Bandai releases full scale replica of Zenitsu’s lightning quick Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Fans of mega-popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have to be pleased with the efforts of Bandai’s prop and replica brand…
Adorable sand cats become Japanese beach’s landmark after taking over
When Japanese Twitter user Shigeto Hashimoto (@sgt_xen) was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army…
Mini Shiba inu can’t hide adorable joy when his favorite “black cat” delivery person shows up
Although it’s often called “Yamato Transport” in English, “Kuroneko Yamato”, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. Kuroneko Yamato is one of Japan’s largest…
Photographer wows Twitter with shot of the “coolest pigeon ever” in Japan
Pigeons don’t exactly have the most photogenic reputation of the bird kingdom. Fair or not, they don’t seem to be viewed with quite the grace…
Cat-shaped sweets bed turns kitty into the most adorable Maritozzo pastry
It can sometimes be quite the ordeal to get cats to cooperate and use the toys and beds we buy them (with our feline friends…
Stunning photo of Mt. Fuji floating in night sky wows internet
As an iconic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty and UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s easy to understand why many photographers in Japan fill their portfolios…
Japan’s mini-capsule pet hotel with AC and heater keeps cats comfy all year round
While cats have been enjoying some rather cute and creative bedding situations released in Japan lately, such as pet beds that turn them into feline…
Canadian Olympics reporter falls in love with 7-Eleven in Tokyo, charms Twitter with convenience store odyssey
Whatever reservations one may have about the quality of convenience stores in their home country, it doesn’t take a very long trip throughout Japan to…
“Funny faces”: Japanese paper animation artist crafts amazing story of bond between father and son
There is no doubt that parents and children share a very personal bond that can help lift one another up out of tough times. This…
Lawson treats customers who bring their own tumblers to increased thank you discount
Japanese convenience stores offer quite the plethora of refreshing beverage options, but Lawson’s Machi Cafe seems to always have an exciting new option, such as…
Japan’s honor system unstaffed produce stands get a stylish upgrade
When traveling through the Japanese countryside and in some smaller neighborhoods, it can often come as a surprise to some to encounter unmanned produce stands….
Surprisingly cuddly Japanese Spider Crab plushie sheds its shell to turn into even bigger plushie
The YOU+MORE! brand of Japanese retailer Felissimo is known for some truly cute and quirky animal bags, plushies, and pouches, but in recent years their…
Giant floating head appears over Tokyo and terrifies everyone in Junji Ito story come to life
Tokyo certainly seems to be the land of giants lately. It was just last week that a giant prowling 3-D cat appeared looming over Shinjuku…