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Japanese netizen dons perfectly-sized box, becomes four-legged cardboard nightmare
Never before has a more terrifying six-sided creature been sighted.
- Japan
- (Amazon • creepy • funny • funny twitter post)
Crossdressing hobbyist tricks, possibly traumatizes his nephew with high school girl’s uniform
- Meg Murphy
May 19, 2017
Now you see her, now you don’t!
- Japan
- (crossdressing • funny story • funny twitter post • Humor • kids)
Japanese Twitterers share entertaining anecdotes of their experiences with foreigners
- Meg Murphy
Apr 5, 2017
What happens when you ask an Indian man what he thinks of Japanese curry?
- Japan
- (foreigners in Japan • funny • funny twitter post • Japan foreign relations • Japanese Twitter)
Barely-legal bathroom signs confuse and amuse Japanese Twitter
- Scott Wilson
Oct 4, 2016
“Why are the bathroom signs a pair of scissors and a fish?”
Twitter story about accidentally being a chauffeur gentleman reveals how oblivious men can be
- Scott Wilson
Sep 1, 2016
It can be hard to see the signals when they’re exploding right in front of your face.
- Japan
- (chivalry • funny • funny stories • funny twitter post • gentleman • men and women. • twitter)
Little brother’s observations of older brother “studying” cracks up Japanese Twitter
- Scott Wilson
Aug 31, 2016
Day 1: The high school-bound specimen is not well adapted to its “natural habitat.”
- Japan
- (brother • entrance exams • funny • funny twitter post • jukensei • middle school • siblings)
Watch out for bicycling deer?! Strange traffic sign confuses and inspires Japanese Twitter
- Scott Wilson
Aug 6, 2016
Can the internet hivemind can figure out what this sign means?
- Japan
- (bicycles • deer • funny • funny twitter post • roadsigns • signs • traffic signs)
Japanese Twitter shows that the key to a long-lasting relationship is… Blastoise?!
- Scott Wilson
Aug 5, 2016
Who knew that the secret to happiness as a couple could be caught in a Pokéball?
Before and after of Pikachu wedding cake goes from cute to horrifying at lightning speed
- Scott Wilson
Jul 26, 2016
Pikachu used terrify! It’s super effective!
Cat crashes through sliding paper door and right into the internet’s heart 【Pics】
- Scott Wilson
Jun 18, 2016
“Oh hi, you’re home early.”
- Cats, Cute, Japan
- (cats • cute • cute animals • funny • funny animal photos • funny animals • funny twitter post • pets)
Can you spot the real feline in this “opti-cat illusion?” 【Pics】
- Scott Wilson
Jun 10, 2016
Cats once again prove they are not quite the masters of disguise that they think they are.
- Cute, Entertainment, Japan
- (cats • cute • cute animals • funny • funny animals • funny twitter post • optical illusions)
World’s holiest toilet found in Japan – shines heavenly light and sings “Hallelujah” 【Video】
- Scott Wilson
Jun 7, 2016
Let’s just hope that’s not where holy water comes from.
- Entertainment, Japan
- (arcade • bathrooms • funny • funny twitter post • public restroom • Religion and Spirituality)
Spidey-cat “drops in” to check on its owner, saves the day with a dose of humor
- Jamie Koide
May 8, 2016
This cute superhero will stun you with his “kawaii-sense”.
- Cute, Internet, Japan
- (cats • cute • funny twitter post • lolcats • Spider-Man • Superheroes)
Nara Prefecture’s “god horses” caught acting in a decidedly ungodly manner…【Pics】
- Scott Wilson
Mar 24, 2016
“Quick guys! The gods aren’t looking! Let’s roll around in the dirt!”
- Japan
- (funny animal photos • funny twitter post • gods • horses • Nara Prefecture • shinto • shrines)
Alex Hirsch, creator of Gravity Falls, turns U.S. presidential candidates into Pokémon【Pics】
- Scott Wilson
Mar 15, 2016
Make Kanto Great Again!
- Games & Tech, Japan, USA
- (Donald Trump • funny twitter post • hybrid • nintendo • Pokemon • presidential election • satire • Ted Cruz)
Japanese student reacts to UK food: “How did One Direction survive growing up in this country?”
- Scott Wilson
Feb 27, 2016
Sometimes the biggest culture shocks are the ones you have to put in your mouth.
- Japan
- (culture shock • foreign cuisine • funny twitter post • study abroad • travel • UK)
“When life gives you curtains…” Cat shows us all what to do when caught in a jam【Video】
- Scott Wilson
Feb 25, 2016
And the answer is not “make curtain-ade”…
- Japan
- (animals • Cat Day • cats • curtains • funny twitter post • inspirational)
Japanese Twitter user wakes up to surprise note after sleeping on train
- Scott Wilson
Feb 21, 2016
I think we could all benefit from having a note like this dropped on us by a stranger.
- Japan
- (foreigners • funny • funny twitter post • notes • sleep • trains)
The original Japanese Pokémon Red strategy guide is kind of depressing
- Scott Wilson
Feb 10, 2016
Breaking the bad news to kids that their favorite Pokémon are terrible, and they’re wasting their time playing.
- Japan
- (20th Anniversary • depressing • funny twitter post • guide • Pokemon • strategy)
Crow trolls friend by giving them a bad hairdo, has Japanese netizens squawking with laughter
- Scott Wilson
Jan 10, 2016
Proof that humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy pranking their friends.
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- Nissin takes the lid off its first-ever Cup Noodle Point Program for you to win fun prizes
- Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
- Osaka man arrested for running little pet shop of horrors with dangerous crocodile
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Make-your-own-Totoro plushie workshop event coming to Ghibli Park park this fall
Osaka man arrested for running little pet shop of horrors with dangerous crocodile
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Krispy Kreme Japan gets extra-local with adorable new Hokkaido snow fairy donuts
Japanese food hack says to soak your grapes in carbonated water, but is the fizz worth the buzz?
One of Japan’s best convenience store egg sandwiches is one you won’t find at the big three chains
Yogurt and Japanese koji fungus is Japan’s latest food trend, but how does it taste? [Taste test]
Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
Tokyo no-map-app walk! Getting lost with Mr. Sato on the way to Kishimojin
Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]
Weekly
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Japan’s first-ever conveyor-belt Sushi Bus announces Tokyo tour start date, reservations now open- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Foreign tourists get free Shinkansen tickets in Japan, and here’s how to claim them
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
Toys R Us is leaving Japan after 35 years in the country
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK- Make-your-own-Totoro plushie workshop event coming to Ghibli Park park this fall
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
Monthly
- Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods- Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
How to watch Studio Ghibli’s new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for Halloween
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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One of Japan’s best convenience store egg sandwiches is one you won’t find at the big three chains
Yogurt and Japanese koji fungus is Japan’s latest food trend, but how does it taste? [Taste test]
Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
Tokyo no-map-app walk! Getting lost with Mr. Sato on the way to Kishimojin
Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Nissin takes the lid off its first-ever Cup Noodle Point Program for you to win fun prizes
Cuddly starry night Totoro and other Ghibli blankets set to keep you cozy in chilly months ahead
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonald
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
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