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)
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.
Daily Portal Z
Daily Portal Z is a media outlet single-mindedly pursuing things that simply make you feel happy.
The fact that they openly state their content isn’t meant to be useful is also endearing.
With a concept of publishing only what they themselves find interesting or exciting, they feature many articles that make you think, “I see!” From diving into intriguing spots they encounter around town to experiments and DIY projects that explore new possibilities, they give the impression of running straight toward whatever moves their hearts.
They also have straightforward pieces that just introduce fun ideas, conveying an honest commitment to bringing any thought they have into tangible form.
National Geographic
National Geographic is a brand that publishes a magazine and runs a documentary channel, and it also releases articles on the web.
Aimed at spreading and advancing geographic knowledge, it’s a media outlet that shares information across a variety of fields, including Earth’s nature and the environment.
The National Geographic Society supports a wide range of research projects, and one of its great appeals is that you can learn in depth about major discoveries made through these efforts.
From unresolved mysteries of ancient times to our curiosity about the future that awaits us, this media allows us to stay keenly aware of our planet’s journey.
Mesi-tsu (a Japanese web magazine name; literally ‘Meal Pass’)
Mesitsu is a media platform that gathers a wide range of food-related content, including food reviews, recipes, and interviews with notable figures.
Because it’s part of Hot Pepper Gourmet, each article conveys a sense of safety and trust.
Its clear categorization by area, cuisine type, and article theme makes it easy to pinpoint exactly the gourmet information you want.
Beyond collecting dining information, it’s also a medium you can enjoy as entertainment, with experimental recipe tests and more.
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.