Adorable sand cats become Japanese beach’s landmark after taking over
When Japanese Twitter user Shigeto Hashimoto (@sgt_xen) was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army…
Playground coincidence looks like kaiju attack in Japan
In Yatsusaka park in Ibaragi prefecture, there are quite a few interesting playground setups. This past July , Japanese Twitter user Amane (@t_amane33) couldn’t help…
Mini Shiba inu can’t hide adorable joy when his favorite “black cat” delivery person shows up
Although it’s often called “Yamato Transport” in English, “Kuroneko Yamato”, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. Kuroneko Yamato is one of Japan’s largest…
Olympics: Gratitude Pours In for Softball Coaches Praising Fukushima Peaches
“It was a shame that the media could not see what a safe and wonderful place Fukushima is.” ー U.S. softball team coach Ken Eriksen….
Japanese wife gets creative to fix husband’s bad habit
When you think of married couples, what comes to mind? Lying on the sofa together late at night watching Netflix and eating ice cream? Or…
Photographer wows Twitter with shot of the “coolest pigeon ever” in Japan
Pigeons don’t exactly have the most photogenic reputation of the bird kingdom. Fair or not, they don’t seem to be viewed with quite the grace…
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…