Animal donut specialty shop Ikumimama branches out to wagashi with new cat face dorayaki
A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…
Animals
These adorable Japanese hand towels come with finger puppets of aquatic animals
Japan loves aquatic animals and anything that’s inspired by them, like these aquatic-themed tea bags and spoons. And honestly, with how cute some of them…
Japanese Cat Catches Cicada
Japan’s summer is known to be sweltering, especially in July and August. It can be uncomfortable for tourists not acclimated to the high humidity, but…
Adorable video shows that even if you just pretend to pet a Shiba Inu they will still love you
Recently, we’ve seen several online videos that have helped us unravel the enigma that is the Shiba Inu. Their strange antics have led them to…
Machiya Hotel Yanagi: Renovated Kyoto machiya hotel with wheelchair access and pets allowed
In August 2018, Machiya Hotel Yanagi 町屋ホテルYANAGI, a hotel with a machiya 町屋 (traditional Japanese townhouse) exterior, opened in the Saiin 西院 neighborhood in central…
Pui Pui Molcar theme café to open in multiple Japanese cities
Starting September 2nd, 2021, Japanese company Legs will be collaborating with popular stop motion anime PUI PUI Molcar to open a family restaurant café in…
Chinchilla trying to protect her papaya and human trying to feed her with it is the most adorable struggle
Japanese Twitter user @gomamizawa3’s pet chinchilla Gomamizawa-chan is quite the adorable furry little critter, and it doesn’t take a long look at their timeline to…
Japanese capsule toys show off the kawaii underside of rays
Japan’s capsule toy machines are filled with figures and accessories of just about every niche you can think of, but maker Kitan Club has quite…
Breaking Boundaries: How one student with a learning disability reignited the spark in staff at a micro pig cafe
Recently, Pignic Cafe in Tokyo’s Akiruno city held a work experience day for a student from Akiruno Special Education School. At first, nerves were rife…
Cute video of husky exasperated by playful kitten is relatable to anyone with a younger sibling
Animals that seem to act like humans are natural social media stars. Recently we’ve seen a cat that can do a ‘cool guy’ pose, and…
Strong-willed shiba inu has hilarious way of showing his human he’s hungry
Maru まる is a handsome shiba inu living in the city of Uozu in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. His human caretaker has created an account for…
Hearts of dog lovers warmed by “Godly” delivery service staff in Japan
Customer service in Japan is often praised by both international travelers and residents alike, with many staff at stores and train stations going an extra…
Ramen fans surprised by the cute critters now hiding in their Cup Noodle
Earlier this year, in an effort to address an estimated 33 tons of plastic waste their company produced per year, instant ramen giant Cup Noodle…
Adorable sand cats become Japanese beach’s landmark after taking over
When Japanese Twitter user Shigeto Hashimoto (@sgt_xen) was invited to the beach by his wife, he likely wasn’t expecting to be greeted by an army…
Mini Shiba inu can’t hide adorable joy when his favorite “black cat” delivery person shows up
Although it’s often called “Yamato Transport” in English, “Kuroneko Yamato”, translates literally to “Black Cat Yamato” from Japanese. Kuroneko Yamato is one of Japan’s largest…