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We take a look back at a compilation of photos from Japanese net users of some of the most adorable and unexpected places cats have been caught napping over the years.
Tokyo’s public infrastructure is widely considered to be one of the best in the world, with impeccably paved roads and sidewalks, perfectly operating energy grids, and clean drinking water, delivered with just the right amount of water pressure unless you really blast it up to high, in which case you’re basically guaranteed to flood your entire apartment with a biblical cascade of H20.
And, other than those types of user accidents, catastrophic power outages, water and gas leaks and other public works disasters are practically unheard of. But it looks like even Tokyo’s public works aren’t entirely foolproof, as a number of drivers, bystanders and local businesses learned when a water pipe burst near a street in the Takadanobaba District, flooding the street and plunging the area into (mild) chaos.
Sometimes the Internet can be such an immense collection of humorous netizens that we are unable to take our eyes off it. In this endless battle of the wits, we came across a selection of some of the best from the Japanese Twitterverse. Check out these sharp but hilarious jabs at what would otherwise be mundane daily life, and let it brighten up your day!
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One of Japan’s best whiskies, Hakushu 12 Year, is returning after two years of being sold out
Woman asks for eight-hour taxi ride in Japan, arrested when she doesn’t pay gigantic fare
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We taste the new Japanese KitKat, aged in whisky barrels in Islay, Scotland
Sapporo releases a limited-edition Adult Choc Mint beer in Japan
Donald Trump parades around streets in Japan on the shoulders of Japanese supporters
Four photos, five years – A father’s beautiful pictures of his daughter growing up at Nara temple
Japan now has talking Evangelion ATMs
Pringles now comes in karaage flavour in Japan
Japanese snack company Calbee unveils new edible sleep aid strips
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We try a rotating sushi restaurant in New Delhi, are surprised to find no rotating sushi
Japanese media finds out if it’s cold enough to “fry” an egg on the street in Hokkaido
Genital manju sweets, with a dash of “pubic hair”, raise eyebrows in Japan
English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release
Japanese boy whom Ronaldo stood up for in 2014 becomes national soccer champion
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging- We taste the new Japanese KitKat, aged in whisky barrels in Islay, Scotland
NHK announces “substantial” fee reduction, Japanese Internet reacts with jeering
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McDonald’s releases Katsu Curry Chicken McNuggets, but do they taste Japanese?
McDonald’s releases an Oreo and Spam burger for a very limited time
Demon Slayer is so pervasive, it’s starting to affect Japanese children’s kanji reading ability
Top 100 manga of all time chosen by survey of 150,000 Japanese people
Mt Fuji looks unusual, sparks fears of possible eruption
Here’s why Japanese supermarkets play “cheap” background music all day, according to Twitter- English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release
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Utada Hikaru sings, Eva fights Eva in jaw-dropping new trailer for final Evangelion movie【Video】- Japanese media finds out if it’s cold enough to “fry” an egg on the street in Hokkaido
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Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Japan’s one-person bento box-sized rice cooker can give you freshly cooked rice at the office
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Japanese snack company Calbee unveils new edible sleep aid strips
Japanese restaurant from the Edo Period forced to close due to coronavirus pandemic
Chuka Zanmai instant ramen offering ultra luxurious limited-edition two-meal seat for $50
Japan’s top 20 flowery names for baby girls: love, hearts, and dreams
One of Japan’s best ramen chains now has a VR game that lets you cook their noodles【Video】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Fukuoka town erects 7-meter gorilla scarecrow as symbol of strength against COVID-19
NHK announces “substantial” fee reduction, Japanese Internet reacts with jeering
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