”It’s like they’re saying the money is more important than our lives” says frustrated hunter.
bears
After using his martial art skills to survive a bear attack, Hiroto Miyagawa’s real nightmare has just begun.
Uses bear meat sourced from Kyoto and Aomori, said to have more refined taste than foreign varieties.
Bears have been getting bad press for both their real-life and anime actions this month, which has some bristling at the idea of a Kuma Miko-themed promotion in Akita.
Really, did you think we were going to go to the trouble of making an adorable bear suit and not show it off at our local coffeehouse?
So, what do you look for in a sleeping bag? Most people would probably say not much, except that it’s soft and warm. But once you take a look at this unique creation by Amsterdam-based Japanese artist Eiko Ishizawa, you might say that an interesting design also counts for something as well. It’s the “Great Sleeping Bear“, which began as one of Ishizawa’s art projects and is now getting a whole lot of attentionfor its amazing life-like detail and also its hefty price tag!
Staying warm during Japan’s chilly winters can be tricky, especially when it’s time to hit the sack. A lot of Japanese apartments don’t have the best insulation, so if you don’t want to blast the heater on high all night long, a nice warm blanket or down comforter is essential.
Unfortunately, six months later the weather becomes hot and muggy nationwide, so all those blankets need to be put away. And while you could just wrap them in plastic garbage bags and stick them in the closet until next winter, the far cuter option is to use a specialized case that looks like a snoozing bear, panda, or wolf.
Even if you’re not an animal person, there’s a good chance that you’ll still like dogs. Or at least some kinds of dogs! We can understand people not enjoying being around smaller, shriller breeds, but everyone loves Akitas, right? Any animal that can inspire memes and cryptocurrency can’t be all bad, right?
And while there’s nothing quite as heartwarming as a happy Akita, it tuns out that they’re also the dogs you want by your side if you ever happen to run into a bear. At least if this adorable YouTube video is any sign!
Most of us have been to a zoo at least once. As children, it’s often the highlight of a weekend–watching the prowling big cats, hearing the bellowing elephants, and petting the adorable rabbits–it’s almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, “too good to be true” may be more accurate than we want to admit.
In fact, a certain Japanese video that has recently gone viral due to its “cute” footage shows just how traumatizing zoos can be for their animal residents.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japanese woman finds out fiance she met when he “found” her lost phone is the man who stole it
“Meat futon” skit with girls in bikinis on Japanese TV slammed as sexist and outdated
Japan travel: Best places to see, eat and stay at Nagato and Mine in Yamaguchi Prefecture
“There are many mentally unwell girls in AKB48” claims ex-member of Japan’s top idol singer group
This gorgeous, handmade One Piece clock light has TikTok fans putting their hands up【Video】
Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Taiwanese man waits outside train station for his date for 20 years – she still hasn’t shown
Kyoto massage parlor would like to offer you a head rub on a self-driving tatami reed floor【Vid】
Massive 1-kilogram (2.2-pound) rice ball on sale in Japan, perfect for eating or self-defense
Fate/Grand Order anime game will head to conventions in the USA for a tour this spring!
Weekly
Japan’s public broadcaster films science experiment at the country’s most famous porn location
Seijinshiki 2019: Best wild kimono outfits from Coming of Age Day celebrations in Kitakyushu- “There are many mentally unwell girls in AKB48” claims ex-member of Japan’s top idol singer group
Japanese netizens react to picture that disappears if you stare at it for 20 seconds
Budget entertainment: 12 fun things to do in Tokyo that will cost you absolutely nothing
Japan cherry blossom forecast 2019! Sakura coming earlier than usual to Tokyo
Tokyo’s new “real-life Mario Karts” make it ridiculously clear they’re unrelated to Nintendo
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako reveals jaw-dropping annual income
Buying property in Japan? This mini tower house can be yours for less than $12,000
There’s no need to care about our staff, because they’re foreigners, says Japanese maid service
Monthly
Japanese dad mercilessly beats son to tears in Smash Bros. after he says he wants to be pro gamer
Artist collapses at Comiket and dies, leading brother to make a request of all anime illustrators
Japanese 26-year old single mother arrested for inviting underage high school boy home- Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Otaku husband returns home after argument to find wife has destroyed his anime robot collection
Loving husky dog gives her owner the most enthusiastic greeting, and also the loudest
Japanese idol asks fans to marry her, provided they can pay her 400,000 yen (US$3,550) a month
“He wore Uniqlo to meet me!” Japanese woman shares petty bad date story, Internet bites back- Japan’s public broadcaster films science experiment at the country’s most famous porn location
Real-world Final Fantasy wedding ceremony/reception plan to be offered in Japan
Yearly
- Japanese dad mercilessly beats son to tears in Smash Bros. after he says he wants to be pro gamer
Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits- Artist collapses at Comiket and dies, leading brother to make a request of all anime illustrators
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners- Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
- Japanese 26-year old single mother arrested for inviting underage high school boy home
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Shibuya Halloween event turns ugly with toppled truck, perverts, and upskirt photography
Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Taiwanese man waits outside train station for his date for 20 years – she still hasn’t shown
Kyoto massage parlor would like to offer you a head rub on a self-driving tatami reed floor【Vid】
Massive 1-kilogram (2.2-pound) rice ball on sale in Japan, perfect for eating or self-defense
Fate/Grand Order anime game will head to conventions in the USA for a tour this spring!
Japan travel: Best things to do, eat and see in Iwakuni and Yanai in Yamaguchi Prefecture
When “yes” means “no” — The Japanese language quirk that trips English speakers up
There’s a Kingdom Hearts hotel room with a functioning Keyblade coming to Tokyo Disneyland【Pics】
It looks like a block of wood, but that’s one of Japanese cooking’s most important ingredients
Foreign university students among those under investigation for Tokyo Halloween truck-flipping
Five fun facts about the flag of Japan
New Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo features movie favourites, calligraphy by Toshio Suzuki
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
-
