Japanese Rice Balls Rolled in Cute Girls’ Armpits Allegedly 10 Times More Expensive Than Regular Ones
Armpit onigiri is a bizarre take on the classic Japanese snack where cute girls allegedly press the rice using their armpits and infuse it with their pheromone-containing sweat. The origins of armpit onigiri, aka underarm onigiri, are not very clear. Some sources claim it was inspired by an iconic scene in the manga Mahōjin Guru […]
Dumpling-Flavored Soda – Probably Japan’s Worst-Tasting Soft Drink
A Japanese beverage company launched a controversial dumpling-flavored soda that many are calling the worst soft drink ever created. Gyoza traditional pan-fried dumplings are a staple of Japanese cuisine, but they are also the inspiration for one of the world’s most bizarre refreshments. “Gyoza cider”, or “Gyoza soda”, as some Japanese news outlets have been […]
Unco Shop – Japan’s Unique Poop-Themed Shop
Located in Yokohama, Japan, Unco Shop specializes in producing and selling poop-themed apparel like T-shirts and sneakers, jewelry, accessories and more. Poop-themed apparel and accessories are not that uncommon in souvenir shops, but did you there is a Japanese shop that only sells this kind of product? Named after the Japanese word for poop, ‘unco’, […]
Sing Like a Pro With Japan’s Weirdest Karaoke Training Device Yet
If you love karaoke, but can never hit the right notes of your favorite songs, don’t despair! Apparently, all you need to do is use a weird karaoke training device for just three minutes per day, and you’re all set. Karaoke is really big in Japan. Few people know that the pastime enjoyed internationally by […]
Bottled Water Jelly – A New Way to Cool Off This Summer
If you don’t like the watery texture of water, you may want to try to keep yourself hydrated with some water jelly, a new hit summer product from Japan. I’m too old to spend time on TikTok, but every once in a while I deep dive down a rabbit hole only to find the craziest […]
Man Collects Pebbles Stuck in the Soles of His Shoes for a Whole Year
A Japanese man who spent a whole year fishing small pebbles out of the soles of his sneakers may have inspired a new bobby in his home country. Neruno Daisuki, an illustrator and manga artist from Japan, recently got his five minutes of fame on Twitter after showing off the collection of pebbles and glass […]
Man Fulfills Dream of Living as a Dog With Ultra-Realistic Rough Collie Costume
A Japanese man who had always wanted to live as an animal managed to fulfill his dream thanks to a professional dog costume made by a company specializing in special effects and special modeling. Ever wanted to live as an animal? No? Well, Japanese Twitter user ‘Toco’ had been thinking about it for a while, […]
Capsule Machine In Japan Dispenses Faces of Strangers
An unusual capsule machine in Shinjuku, Tokyo has been getting a lot of attention on social media for dispensing ID photos of total strangers for 300 yen ($2.30). Gachapon capsule toys are really popular in Japan, so popular that you can find them virtually everywhere, dispensing all kinds of collectibles, from small action figures and […]
Two Thirds of Japanese Men Pee Sitting Down, New Data Shows
The number of Japanese men who admit to sitting on the toilet seat while peeing has been growing steadily since the late 90s, and today over 60 percent of men reportedly urinate sitting down. Japan is home to the world’s most advanced toilet systems, with several manufacturers competing to deliver all sorts of outrageous features […]