Cashier’s Surprising Response Calms Frustrated Customer
In July 2020, the Japanese government started charging for plastic bags nationwide. This measure was put in place to help reduce plastic waste and prevent…
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Confused Employee Rushes to Bathroom When Colleague Points Out Wardrobe Malfunction
“Hey, your shirt is inside out.” “Looks like you forgot to take the tag off.” “You’ve got something in your teeth.” We’ve all been there….
Japanese grandma is moved by her first VR experience
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows you to experience a virtual space by wearing special goggles. As this technology is continuously improved upon,…
Shiba Inu Stumped by Disappearing Act
Pets are often full of surprises and make us smile. (@Shibamugi28) decided to turn the tables to get a reaction out of her dog, Komugi….
Manga Artist’s Cute COVID-19 Prevention Posters Available for Free
As of February 2021, a new strain of COVID-19 is spreading throughout Japan. All over the city, we see posters calling for countermeasures to prevent…
Mother Concerned About Newborn Disturbing Neighbors Gets Heart-Warming Response
Children are full of energy and easily get riled up regardless of where they are, but generally follow the same sleeping patterns as adults. Newborn…
Photo of Cat Lending a Hand Gets Over 409K Likes on Twitter
A recent photo posted by Tsukino-san (@tsukino_meito) is trending on Twitter. One day, Tsukino-san laid out her measuring tape to measure her bed frame. When…
Japan’s Aeon Cinema chain offers One-Day Free Passport
From January 29, 2021, Aeon Cinema began a surprising new campaign. The initiative is called the “One Day Free Passport.” For ￥2,500 you can watch…
Why This Japanese Boss Really Needs Next Tuesday Off
You ever wanted to take a day off and find yourself thinking of a good excuse to tell your boss? Calling out sick is one…
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…
Make Your Own Umeshu With Choya’s Official DIY Kit
Choya is Japan’s leading umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur) producer, headquartered in Osaka. On January 16, 2021, Choya opened their online shop and began selling DIY…
Sushi Challenge with Ghibli-Inspired and King-Sized Creations
Sushi comes in all shapes and sizes. From the Americanized California Roll, to raw horsemeat and even whale, the traditional Japanese food offers something for…
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This Japanese Cat Knows What Halfsies Means [manga]
Twitter user AKR (@bou128) took in a kitten from a veterinary clinic and named his new black cat Ron. 今日はコロリンコロリンしている#日めくりコタツ pic.twitter.com/B8KsDB2fi8 — AKR (@bou128) November…
Little bird sunbathing in the street in Japan warms hearts on social media
For the first time in a while, tatutututu (@tatutututu) went out for a walk and was lucky to notice something in the street that warmed…
Dog Enjoys Northern Japan’s Blizzard
The New Year’s brought heavy snow to Northern Japan. The blizzard conditions across the Hokuriku region caused a standstill on the Hokuriku Expressway and 8…