Original pictogram series parodying the IT industry goes viral in Japan
One of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony’s highlights was an amusing and fast-paced performance by silent comedy artist HIRO-PON reenacting the pictograms of 50 competitions…
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…
Omatcha Salon Parco unveils fine Matcha and Houjicha shaved ice dessert menu
Japan’s LIFE Style Corporation has released a new summer menu: “Koi (Concentrated) Matcha” & “Koi Houjicha” shaved ice dessert, as of July 24th at OMTCHA…
Lucario, Poochyena, Grookey and Unfezant join the Pokemon manhole takeover of Japan
Recently, 4 new Pokemon manhole lids “Poke futa” (“Poke-lids” in English) were added in Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture. The new lids are of Lucario, Poochyena,…
Temple priest explains why you shouldn’t lightly explore haunted places in Japan
In the summer, some Japanese exploring hobbyists visit rumored haunted spots to feel “chilly”. a However, Rokusyaku Houshi, a master monk of Nichiren Buddhism (@6SYAKU_HOUSHI)…
Adorable photos of borzoi watching over baby are your moment of serenity for the week
Borzoi dogs are known for their slender body, beautiful long-hair coat, and a slim, elegant face. Japanese Twitter user YOU (@you_1214_hpmi) has a Borzoi as…
Adorable new cat hanko seals imitate the shape of a curled up sleeping cat
When it comes to situations that require a signature in many parts of the world, Japan uses something called a hanko (判子) or inkan (印鑑)…
Baskin Robbins Japan’s summer Pokemon lineup includes Pikachu ice cream and Poke Ball cake
Japan’s branches of Baskin Robbins often turn their delicious and icy expertise to collaborations with beloved pop culture institutions. We’ve seen their sweet takes on…
Ghibli fans can now get their own Spirited Away contract seal complete with customised engraving
Spirited Away is one of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films, and this year the animation studio is celebrating the movie’s 20th anniversary. This has led…
Japanese restaurants mark Blackpink’s album release with rosé tteokbokki in pink and black varieties
Korean street food inspired dishes are super popular in Japan at the moment, and two Osaka restaurants are using this trend to celebrate K-pop group…
Cat’s mosquito repellent curiosity turns her into fluffy pig samurai
Cat lover and Japanese Twitter user @NEKOLAND13 lives with his two beloved cats. Recently, he witnessed a hilarious moment involving one of his cats, Emma-chan…
Puk Pupa Teatro in Shinjuku: puppet shows for kids since 1929, now offering online shows
The Puk Pupa Teatro is Japan’s first modern theatre created specifically to stage puppet plays. It regularly holds performances in its charming Shinjuku theatre, and…
Photograph captures mysterious pillars of light in the night sky. What do they mean?
Readers who pay close attention to the news may recall recent interesting headlines from the US. Several outlets covered a case made by a team…
Cool yoga mats support users’ and planet’s health while blending into fashionable homes
It seems every year that passes, yoga and meditation become more mainstream in the West. The same is true of Japan, although some may be…
Kigumi Museum in Waseda is great for fans of traditional Japanese carpentry
As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games demonstrated, one of the native traditions of which Japan is proudest is carpentry. For millennia, its carpenters…