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)
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.
Recommended time-killing websites to enjoy your free time (51–60)
The Kyoko Shimbun (The Fabricated News)
As the term “fake news” has come into the spotlight, it’s increasingly important to have the ability to verify the truth of what we read.
In that context, Kyoko Shimbun is a news site that’s easy to enjoy as a joke because it operates on the premise that every article is false—pure fiction.
The amusing part is that impossible events are written in solid prose, with a proper structure and a serious tone.
It’s written with such a convincing, realistic vibe that there have even been cases where people who didn’t know it was all fake used its articles as talking points about current affairs.
It’s a site that clearly conveys its commitment to timely, satirical jokes—ones that make you think, “If this really happened, it’d be hilarious.”
Aozora Bunko
Many people read books to pass the time, right? In that case, you should definitely check out a site called Aozora Bunko.
On Aozora Bunko, you can view works for free that are either authorized by the authors or whose copyrights have expired.
What’s more, it’s all-you-can-read, so you can spend endless hours there.
This is a great chance to enjoy works by some of Japan’s most renowned writers, like Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
By the way, they also feature works by overseas authors, not just Japanese ones.
Start by looking for a title that catches your eye.
TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas is a U.S.-based travel media platform that features traditional dishes, ingredients, and restaurants from around the world.
It’s a site where you can explore on a global scale what kinds of foods each country has and where they can be eaten.
Beyond ingredients and cooking methods, it gathers all sorts of culinary information—including history—so you can deepen your knowledge of cuisine at your own pace.
Foods attracting attention worldwide are also updated regularly, making it perfect for keeping up with trends.
yutura
YouTube gets all kinds of videos updated every day, and it can be hard to keep up with them all.
To help with that, yutura compiles and delivers trends and the latest news on YouTube.
From articles summarizing the latest remarks from frequently spotlighted channels to subscriber count trends, you can get a clear picture of the current state of YouTube just by checking this site.
It also features rankings of the most talked-about news articles and lists of channels that have recently gained subscribers, letting you check what’s gaining momentum in real time—which is arguably its biggest draw.
Bokete
When you think of “oogiri,” you probably picture performances by rakugo storytellers or comedians.
Bokete is a site that makes that kind of oogiri something anyone can join casually.
The system is very simple: users post prompt photos and their responses, building the classic “Say something about this picture” format together.
Both prompts and responses are free-form, and that very lack of constraints leaves room for brilliant answers to emerge.
You can post whatever comes to mind, or simply browse other people’s prompts and responses and still have a great time.
In conclusion
I introduced some websites that are great for killing time—did they help you pass the time? I hope you found what you were looking for.
Even if it wasn’t something you were interested in before, you might discover something that makes you go “This is it!” just by checking out a site.
Be sure to browse a variety of sites and enjoy spending your free time.