You, Me, And a Tanuki is a weekly featured blog run by Michelle, a Californian who is currently one of only two foreigners living in Chibu, a tiny fishing village on one of the Oki islands in Japan. Check back every Saturday for a new post or read more on her website here!
Did you know that July 4th was Pear Day and October 8th was Tofu Day? If you live in Japan, you may have seen special sales on Yakiniku (grilled meat) on August 29th, Yakiniku Day. Read More

Osaka Obachan are here to rock your world, make sure you don’t go hungry
PlayStation 4 release date revealed?
Krispy Kreme Japan to release limited edition Matcha Azuki Doughnut sandwich
Proof that not all cats hate water – Korean kitty takes a dip 【Video】
Some Chinese ‘ambulances’ not suited to save you
The avant-garde art of book stacking in stores of Japan
Some McDonald’s customers in China are getting a little too close for comfort
Just Pop It In The Microwave and Charge! But Really, iPhone Owners should Know Better, Shouldn’t They?
Series of YouTube videos threaten attacks on commuters at Hakata Station on June 14
Chinese Photoshop Trolls Part 3: This Time It’s Personal
Chinese Photoshop Trolling Part 2: Now with 20% More Shirtless Men!
China’s Photoshop Experts Will Fix Your Bad Photos, But Be Careful What You Wish For
We Made Coca-Cola Transparent and Colorless. It Tastes Like…
Chinese Woman on Trial for Killing Man by Squeezing His Scrotum
The Mexican street peddlers who make a living selling their wares on the border
Contemporary dancer enlists the skills of Shaolin monks, with amazing results
30 Chinese factories closed on suspicion of using toxic substance to hasten production of delicacy
Sexy Chinese Cosplayer Banned From Game Show For Showing Too Much Skin, Becomes Net Celebrity
Before and After: 31 Startling Images of Plastic Surgery in Korea 【Photo Album】
Starbucks Refreshers to hit store shelves June 25
We try McDonald’s new burger with sauce 20 times spicier than Tabasco
Beautiful Japanese City Councilor: “I don’t wash my face or go to the bathroom”. Loses Job, Might be a Yakuza Alien.
The funniest anime with the craziest collaboration at the best price: Check out Peeping Life!!
Bizarre Doraemon cakes dodge copyright issues by looking nothing like Doraemon
Philip Kendall
Steven Simonitch
Master Blaster
Kay
Michelle Lynn Dinh
Jessica Ocheltree