Historic Kyoto teahouse supervises delicious matcha donuts at 7-Eleven Japan [review]
Considering that it’s based in Japan, it may come as no surprise that 7-Eleven Japan regularly features Japanese ingredients in its branches. One of these…
Toy poodle takes over Twitter with mysterious sumo pose
Typically when we catch ourselves admiring a dog’s muscles, we are talking about a pit bull or similar breed. So for @mori_menkoi, it was more…
Japan’s constantly battling cat robot waiters have some funny names
One of the biggest appeal of family restaurant chains in Japan is their affordable price, but lately it’s been their staff that have been drawing…
Watch a modern day samurai and sword master slice 160 km/h baseball with ease
If you’ve ever been to a batting cage, you know that getting a clean swing off of a 160 km/h (roughly 100mph) fastball is no…
Japanese restaurant’s Chicago pizzas will stun you this Halloween
Chicago-style pizza is easy to recognize with its deep pie crust. As for the ingredients, you’ll often find meats like pepperoni or sausage, vegetables like…
Tenkawa Village in Nara: The Sacred Location of ‘Shugendo’
A steep mountain with deep ravines surrounded by green trees gives birth to a river of life and a faith of gratitude that has resisted…
Japan’s most famous rice cracker snacks now come in big sizes with premium flavors [review]
You may have seen them in a Japanese bar or maybe in a snack mix at an Asian supermarket. Known as 柿の種 kaki no tane…
Japan’s new convenience store bar serves whisky made to pair with karaage fried chicken
While Japanese convenience stores sometimes offer an “eat-in” area, it can be generally frowned upon to drink alcohol when sitting one, even if you picked…
Cat’s real life video game bug has people’s minds broken
Whether it be due to his work on Fire Emblem, Pokémon GO, or any other title on his impressive resume, Japanese manga artist and character…
Dangers of umbrella stabbing highlighted in cautionary manga
One rainy day, manga artist 青木ぼんろ Bonro Aoki (@aobonro) was carrying an umbrella as he walked into a train station. He was minding his own…
Slit-mouth woman and other Japanese ghouls turned into traditional sweets
Established in 1901, Tohoen is one of Japan’s most renowned makers of wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery). While that may lead you to believe they’re a…
This simple lifehack makes peeling raw chestnuts a cinch
Autumn is the season of abundant and delicious foods. In Japan, it’s often said to be “the season of healthy appetites.” Chestnuts, in particular, are…
Japanese rest stop’s restroom setup has parents clamoring for it to be set up everywhere
Japan is often praised for a number of small but impactful infrastructural conveniences, many of which are so common they are taken for granted. Every…
Yokozuna pug has way too funny way of seeing off human
With their expressive faces and personalities, pugs are a bit of a gold mine for interesting name possibilities. Because of their often goofy nature, however,…
Shiba inu’s confused reaction to vet trip is just too cute
While the stress put upon them is no fun, when dogs head to the vet, they can provide some entertaining reactions–particularly when they realize they’ve…