Recommended time-killing websites to enjoy your free time
I think many people kill time by browsing the internet for one thing or another.
You might look up topics you’re interested in, read the news, or follow trends on social media sites.
Among those people, there are probably quite a few who think, “I want to find more interesting sites,” or “I want to come across something closer to my interests.”
So in this article, we’ll introduce websites that are perfect for killing time.
We’ve gathered sites across a variety of genres—fun stories, slightly scary tales, diagnostic/quiz-type sites, and more.
You just might find exactly the kind of site you’ve been looking for.
Be sure to check them out!
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Recommended time-killing sites to enjoy your free time (41–50)
National Land Price Map
A convenient nationwide land price map that lets you easily look up land prices across Japan.
It’s enjoyable not only for people considering real estate investment or buying a home, but also when you have some free time to explore.
Because you can compare land prices on the map, you can learn the price in your own area and the going rates in cities.
You can also check price fluctuations by comparing with past data.
For example, you can look at the price gap between Tokyo and regional cities or try predicting areas likely to increase in value in the future.
Just click on an area of interest and detailed land price information appears, letting you lose track of time as you explore.
Look up land prices in your hometown or travel destinations and enjoy making new discoveries.
Surname map
This site clearly shows the distribution of surnames by prefecture and also displays how many people nationwide have that surname and its rank.
It’s based on around 40 million records from sources like phone directories and residential maps, which makes the dataset feel reliable.
In addition to simple counts, you can switch to a specialization index, making it easy to see in which prefectures the searched surname is most common.
It’s a site that deepens interest in surnames—useful for exploring your roots or finding where people with rare surnames live.
Myoji-Yurai Net (Surname Origin Net)
Do you know the origin of your family name? Perhaps most people don’t.
That’s why I’d like to introduce “Myoji-Yurai.net.” On this site, you can enter a surname into the search form and it will tell you its origin.
If you look it up, you might make some unexpected discoveries.
The site also has sections where you can read fortunes based on your name and explore the roots of family crests.
It could be fun to look up your friends’ names, too.
Oshima Teru
Mr.
Teru Oshima is active in many fields, appearing on variety shows and hosting talk events.
Do you know the website that bears his name, “Oshima Teru”? It’s a site where you can look up buildings where someone has died—so-called “stigmatized properties.” Try searching for your home, neighborhood, former school, or favorite tourist spots.
Be aware that some listings may contain shocking details.
By the way, you can also check news related to Mr.
Oshima alongside the homepage.
Let’s Become a Novelist
Shosetsuka ni Narou is one of the largest novel posting sites in Japan.
Its appeal lies in how easy it is for anyone to post their work, which has led to an enormous number of titles.
Many works that gained popularity on the site have gone on to be adapted into books and screen productions, and the term “Narou-kei” was even coined to refer to isekai-style works originating there.
The site also offers robust search features, allowing you to refine not only by genre but also by specific elements contained in each work.
With such a vast catalog, the process of hunting for novels that match your tastes can be a fun way to pass the time with a sense of anticipation.