This Farmer Shared His Fall Harvest with Everyone
When one thinks of autumn, what comes to mind? Red, orange, and yellow leaves, pumpkin-spice flavored drinks and desserts, sweater weather… And don’t forget about…
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“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” Anime Released on YouTube
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…
This Headbanging Otter is Toba Aquarium’s Latest Star
Mie Prefecture is most well-known for the 7th Century Ise Grand Shrine. But less than an hour way is another place well worth your time….
Story of a High Schooler Approached by a Stranger Will Give You the Shivers
When a hairdresser needs to practice cutting hair, they need a model. Some hairdressers will even approach people on the street and offer to give…
Is this Japanese cat’s pose real? It looks like CGI
(@kunyan_kainyan) takes care of two foster cats and regularly updates her cat-centric Twitter with images from their daily life. Reproduced with permission from @kunyan_kainan Ku…
The Best Way to Store Cooked Rice
What do you do with rice leftover from a meal? Do you throw it away? Leave it in the rice cooker? Put it in the…
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Hidekichi’s Pets Both Have Great Ears [manga]
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto (@hidekiccan) is known for works like さばげぶっ (Survival Game Club!)…
This Japanese Dog Knows a Funny Trick
If you have any dogs, you’ve probably taught them a trick or two. Along with going for walks, riding in the car, or just hanging…
Strange Foot Disease Has a Simple Diagnosis
Can you guess what happened here? This summer in Japan felt short, but it was still a hot one. For some people, the heat can…
Manga Artist Wakes Up to a Mid-Flight Surprise
Manga artist Chihiro Fujisawa (@uwabamic) was sketching on her tablet during a recent flight from Hokkaido to Tokyo. Reproduced with permission from Chihiro Fujisawa (@uwabamic)…
Who Gives Up Their Seat on a Crowded Train?
Grape held its essay contest grape Award 2020 this year from May to August. Contestants could write about one of two themes; heart-stirring or heart-stirring…
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Store Clerk Gives Retiree New Outlook on Life [manga]
For someone as young as me, 29 years old to be exact, retirement feels like a long way off. It’s hard for me to even…
Ask your Japanese friends this ONE question!
I’d like to start with a (hopefully) simple question. What is the closest star to Earth? Do you know the answer? I feel like I…
Cat assaults Yamato delivery driver
If you clicked on this article thinking you’d get to see a real human Yamato driver being attacked by a ferocious feline, sad to say…
Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog: Who Comes to the Rescue?
犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is Fun Raising Both a Cat and Dog) Welcome to today’s episode of Hidekichi Matsumoto’s hit manga series 犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい (Every Day is…