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 fun time-killing websites to enjoy your free time (31–40)
Explore
This is a site where you can enjoy real-time footage of natural landscapes and wildlife from around the world.
Because you can watch live streams of stunning natural scenery and animals, you’ll feel as if you’re actually there.
A variety of videos are available—such as nighttime flamingos and manatees under the sea—letting you easily experience breathtaking views and ecosystems that are hard to see in everyday life.
It’s perfect for when you’re stressed or want to relax, offering excellent soothing effects.
For people who want a taste of travel or who love nature and animals, it’s the ultimate time-killing site that you can enjoy without getting bored.
NHK High School Course
This is a convenient site where you can learn high school subjects through archived streaming.
You can watch classes on a wide range of school subjects for free, structured to cover everything from the basics to advanced topics.
Because the lessons are in video format, they’re easy to understand and feel close to actual classroom instruction.
It’s great for review, overcoming weak areas, and studying for certification exams.
It’s suitable not only for students but also for adults looking to relearn, and you can casually study fields that interest you.
It’s a site where you can enjoy educational content when you want to deepen your knowledge or spend your free time productively.
OpenRailwayMap
An online map that displays the world’s railway infrastructure in detail.
It leverages OpenStreetMap data, allowing you to closely examine line types, signaling systems, and operating status.
It shows everything from urban subways and regional local lines to high-speed rail routes, making it a valuable resource for rail enthusiasts.
If you’re interested in overseas railways in particular, you can take a careful look at networks in countries you don’t usually see, which may lead to new discoveries.
It’s also a useful site for travelers and railfans to compare railways around the world and plan their next trip.
The True Size Of…
Although the Earth is a large sphere, the maps we use are often flat and based on the Mercator projection.
This projection is a method designed for nautical charts and navigation maps, so it distorts area.
That’s why the site “The True Size Of…” was created: it helps people accustomed to Mercator maps understand the true sizes of countries.
The map displayed is the familiar Mercator projection, but you can enter a country name to show it, then move its outline to compare it with other countries and learn about their areas.
Because the size changes depending on where you place the outline, you can clearly see how the Mercator projection distorts things.
e National Treasures
This site lets you view National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties held by national museums and research institutes, with high-resolution images and explanatory notes.
Seeing a list of cultural assets from a wide range of genres—and from various eras and regions—really conveys the weight of history.
The explanatory notes are another highlight: they not only describe what each item is, but also trace its journey from the place where it was found to where it resides today.
Because the images are so detailed, you can closely examine fine features using the site alone, but it also seems like a great springboard to go see the originals in person.
kakidashi
The opening of a book is an important element that draws readers into its contents, and it’s also a place where you can feel the author’s skill.
Kakidashi is a site that collects such openings, with a curious look: only the very first sentences of books are lined up.
You can also view each book’s cover from its sentence, so an intriguing opening naturally leads you toward purchasing the book.
While you can tell which book each opening is from, there’s no synopsis shown—an impressive choice that conveys the desire for you to actually pick up the book yourself.
Wikipedia
When you look something up on the internet, Wikipedia is indispensable, isn’t it? Because anyone can edit it, people say it can be hard to tell what’s accurate, but it’s still very handy when you just want a simple overview.
Another plus is that Wikipedia entries often turn the words that appear in the text into links to those terms, so you can look up unfamiliar words as you read.
As a way to pass the time using Wikipedia, I also recommend a little game where you keep jumping to entries that catch your eye as you browse, repeating the process and diving deeper and deeper.
Capcom Town
Capcom Town is themed around Capcom’s classic games.
It’s designed as a virtual space where you can enjoy game worlds, packed with irresistible content for fans.
In the museum, around 500 pieces of original art and development materials from hit series like Street Fighter and Resident Evil are on display, offering a deep dive into gaming history.
As you explore the site, you can revisit Capcom’s masterpieces and may find yourself interested in nostalgic titles or games you haven’t played yet.
The Retro Games page is also appealing, letting you play Super Famicom titles right in your browser.
Like touring a museum, this site is enjoyable not only for Capcom fans but also for anyone interested in the history of games.
Karapaia
Its official name is “Karapaia: A Great Adventure of Wonders and Mysteries,” and it features all kinds of interesting news from around the world.
The content ranges widely—from heartwarming stories like rescued animals getting Christmas presents to scary pieces such as predictions by famous prophets.
Overall, there are many lighthearted articles, so I think anyone can enjoy it.
To start, try finding something you like from the Popular Articles ranking on the right side of the page.
Gizmodo Japan
As a technology information site, it mainly features the latest gadgets.
It clearly communicates about the many gadgets flooding the market, including function comparisons that aren’t tied to any particular manufacturer.
Another major appeal of Gizmodo Japan is that it goes beyond just gadget news, freely covering areas like entertainment while relating them to technology.
True to its stated policy of “Be a fan among friends,” it’s a media outlet that conveys passion for technology from a variety of angles.