Have you got what it takes to dig your own private well? Well, to be honest, the thought has never really crossed our minds before, but after watching this video we’ve sure been inspired to try (sounds like a good summer project for Mr. Sato). We’ve also learned that well-digging is not for the faint of heart. Here’s the video journal of one man’s long journey to create a well in his backyard over the course of a summer. His adventure was full of ups and downs and many frustrating moments, but the end result was worth all of the trouble, not to mention making surprisingly interesting watching. Join us after the jump for a slideshow of this strenuous undertaking!
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases a new hojicha mousse latte for autumn
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Man sues Japan’s public broadcasting corporation for excessive use of foreign loan words
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan releases a new hojicha mousse latte for autumn
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Man sues Japan’s public broadcasting corporation for excessive use of foreign loan words
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizzas?【Taste test】
New Weathering With You art book comes with free anime backgrounds for video conference calls
Train otaku say this is the narrowest train station platform in Japan
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone