We posted a silly video of baby ducks on our site last Monday, hoping to cheer up any of our readers who were going through a tough first day back at work. Two days later, we received the following comment on the video (thank you J.R.!): “No matter how bad your day was, remember that this video is waiting for you….”
This got us thinking…why not try to cure our readers’ Monday blues every Monday!? So may we humbly present to you the first video in our weekly series, “Monday Kickstart.” You won’t find explanations about Japanese culture or deep, enlightening thoughts, just something to make you smile as you begin your long haul into the week.
So happy Monday from the folks at RocketNews24! We hope we were able to brighten your day at least a tiny bit.
【Monday Kickstart】Doggy massage
【Monday Kickstart】Lion Kitty is not pleased
【Monday Kickstart】Corgi gets his groove on
【Monday Kickstart】Kitty meets cat in a box
【Monday Kickstart】”Wow, what a huge double bed!”
Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Two new Sailor Moon art manhole covers are coming to Usagi’s real-world Tokyo neighborhood
KFC Japan’s “The American Burgers” include a pile of guilt
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Japanese government to allow desecration of flags on kids’ meals
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Used chopsticks upgraded from “waste” to “valuable material” by Kawasaki City thanks to ChopValue
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Japan’s instant ramen snack theme park features an athletic course even adults can enjoy
Krispy Kreme Japan is bringing two special donuts to the most-forgotten big city in the country
Pizza Hut Japan’s drinkable curry pizza is here – Is it all we dreamed it would be?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan hoping fans will go bananas for its new mottainai banana affogato Frappuccino
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Coffee and cats are the perfect combo to help you face the week【Monday Kickstart】
Banish the Monday blues with bunnies! 【Monday Kickstart】
Gorgeous snow-white cat is effortlessly adorable as he keeps warm this winter【Monday Kickstart】
【Bonus Monday Kickstart】Maru up to usual adorable antics, now featuring window blinds
Monday Kickstart: Laugh at these bewildering photos of cats standing in their litter boxes【Pics】
Monday Kickstart: No one loves their job quite like this dancing traffic director【Video】
【Monday Kickstart】Kitty defends tissues【Video】
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable dog’s frustrated attempts to get a shower are too cute to ignore!
【Monday Kickstart】Who can stay mad with squeaky shoes? Pouting toddler steals our hearts
Tokyo cafe doesn’t bat an eye at “obstruction of business” kitties【Monday Kickstart】
Queer Japan documentary Kickstarter reaches goal
【Monday Kickstart】Adorable kitten cosplays as Japanese swordsman from popular game Touken Ranbu
Anticipated anime, Little Witch Academia 2, blows by its $150,000 goal after one day on Kickstarter
UPDATED【Monday Kickstart】Rich hamster spotted driving expensive Nissan GT-R sports car
Hamster, you may be angry, but we just can’t take you seriously
Pampered hamsters chill in tiny home, eat pies, win hearts 【Videos】