Discovery of two new Japanese cockroach species shines light on the insect’s evolution
Though not very much loved by residents of Japan (apart from a small handful of people who keep them as pets), cockroaches actually play a…
Animals
YUK Cosmetics: Tallow from culled Hokkaido Ezo deer “pests” turned into beauty products
Deer problem in Hokkaido There are currently an estimated 600,000 Hokkaido sika deer, also known as Yezo or Ezo deer (cervus nippon yesoensis), now living…
Hibernate this winter as a giant Japanese flying squirrel with this wearable blanket
When Japanese oddity shop isn’t satisfying Japanese RPG fans with glowing USB sticks that look like Final Fantasy save crystals, they often team up with…
New cafe opening in Aichi serves up an instagrammable ice cream puppy
Japan is the land of cute desserts and animal-shaped food. From donuts with cute animal shapes, to banana sweets that have Pikachu images on them,…
Japanese retailer and university Aquaculture Research Institute team up to release giant tuna plushie
It’s never quite a surprise to see Japanese fashion and decor retailer Felissimo add to its collection of odd animal goods, but on some rare…
Adorable pet chinchilla “pharmacist” is worried about its owner’s sore throat
Many pet owners will say that their pets can pick up on their moods. In fact, it has been proven that dogs, for example, can…
Four Vietnamese men accused of slaughtering pig in apartment in Ota, Gunma prefecture
Prefectural police in Gunma have arrested four Vietnamese men living in the town of Ota on suspicion of slaughtering a pig in their apartment. According…
Shiretoko World Heritage site staff chide litterbugs after an increase in discarded waste
Japan has a reputation for cleanliness. School children are tasked with cleaning their classrooms, and company employees keep offices spotless. In recent years, Japanese lifestyle…
Leave cute cat paw prints in cement or any surface with 3D stamp by hanko maker Ono Inbō
Home improvement projects don’t always go as planned, and using concrete is no exception. A sudden change in weather can affect drying times, unexpected rain…
Brave the cold as a colorful parrot with these birdy snood neckwarmers
Felissimo might just be Japan’s leading retailer in very particular animal-themed accessories and household goods (such as cat shaped pouches that come with furry testicles)….
Adorable munchkin cats fall in love with cozy trapping power of kitty-sized futons
Cat lovers are surely familiar with how Munchkin cats more than make up for their diminutive stature and short sausage-like legs with an extra level…
Feline world domination begins as over 1,000 cat statues appear at art Exhibition
If one lucky cat isn’t quite enough to increase your wealth, then how about a 1,000 of them? At the Sen no Maneki-neko Art Exhibition…
“A Man and His Cat” gets drama adaptation starring Japanese-American actor Masao Kusakari
“A Man and His Cat” — at its essence — tells the story of a man who adopted a cat and what unfolds during their…
Bite your documents with adorable staplers modeled after hamsters, capybara, and more
Village Vanguard definitely doesn’t see any limitations when it comes to combining the aesthetic of adorable animals with fashion and household products. Whether it be…
Artist fuses animals and Japanese food into incredibly charming traditional woodblock prints
Ukiyo-e, or traditional Japanese woodblock prints, are perhaps the most defining art style of Japan. In recent years, the genre has enjoyed a bit of…