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…
Written By : Luke Mahoney
As Japan works to limit plastic, one customer gets an embarrassing surprise checking out
Although everyone’s thoughts have been on the ongoing pandemic and forthcoming vaccine of late, Japan has silently made progress on another front. While it’s true…
This fluffy, huggable pup is burning up Japanese social media
Living with pets is a beautiful thing. Indeed, they are your pal during the good times and during the bad times. Well, at least dogs…
830,000 people want to know where this door goes
As winter comes into full swing and the pandemic shows no signs of letting up, it’s hardly surprising that more and more residents are choosing…
A house full of pets makes for good times
Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…
A girl taking a break while her parents are shopping. But they don’t get the hint…
Sometimes, kids emote more than you might expect. Part of the innocence of youth, I suppose. Nevertheless, photos of such children can be good for…
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Breaking news: we’ve all aged terribly [manga]
COVID-19 is a complete time-suck. Working from home during the pandemic, it’s easy to feel the unbroken string of days turn into weeks, months, and…
Fashion variety goods brand ITS’ DEMO launches Kirby collaboration just in time for spring
If you’re anything like me, a blast from the past is always appreciated. Especially when it comes to video games. After all, I spent most…
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A heart-warming story for the pandemic: meeting old friends back home [manga]
It looks like it’s going to be a long winter. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you. Although there appears to be relief from…
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Nothing like a yuzu citrus fruit-infused hot bath to soothe the soul [manga]
Maybe you’ve heard of it; maybe you haven’t. Either way, yuzu is a citrus fruit that looks like something halfway between a lemon and a…
A letter from my former self: a Twitter user makes some surprising changes growing up
Every child imagines what they will be when they grew up. Hell…some of us are still wandering today. Of course, the common answers are often…
“Almost twenty!” 290,000 people laughed at what happened at this convenience store
Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…
Google Earth (and Street View) helps users reconnect briefly with lost loved ones
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves unable to meet friends or family despite the holidays. For some, it’s just too risky currently to go…
During the pandemic, don’t forget this “bird soap” when you wash your hands
During COVID-19, you simply can’t forget to wash our hands. It’s dangerous, after all. Maybe some unique hand soap might make it easier to remember?…
This babysitter cat has his paws full
Being a parent is tough—it’s a full-time job without a doubt. As every parent knows, you have to keep a watchful eye on your child,…