Japanese artist turns seven rubber duckies into epic action figure
Tomohiro Yasui is an artist known for his papercraft Kami-Robo robots which he has been making for the past 35 years, but also for his…
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New e-commerce site “Koifan” wants to link koi buyers and sellers, bypassing middlemen
International interest in koi (Amur carp), in particular the colored varieties known as nishikigoi which have traditionally been kept for decorative purposes, is booming. As…
The Biggest Problem For Cat Lovers With Traditional Japanese Sliding Doors
As most cat lovers know, living with a feline friend can be a source of huge joy in the home, but also some unique predicaments–even…
Japanese Photographer Snaps Charming Scene Of Cats Playing On Cherry Blossom Tree
While cherry blossom season in Japan brings with it a number of sakura-themed beverages and treats, for photographer and mother Chikushi (@chikushi_22, it brings a…
Japanese Designer Crafts Adorably Lifelike Cat Backpack
You may remember Pico, a self professed “cat maniac” and mother of two who is known for designing adorable and awesomely life-like cat bags. The…
Realistic Cat Head Rice Balls Are A Feline Masterpiece Of Onigiri Art
With a wide variety of fillings and flavors (tuna mayonnaise, fried chicken, pickled plum, and even cake), onigiri, or rice balls, are a very popular…
Manga artist discovers that his cat’s fur pattern is a readable barcode
KyuryuZ is an illustrator and artist who posts “original cat manga” on his Twitter account. Earlier this month, in a Tweet which has over 210,000…
Take Your Prickly Pals On All Your Adventures With The Hedgehog Carry House Purse
If you plan on taking your prickly pet to one of Japan’s hedgehog cafes, or a miniature photo studio for hedgehog photo shoots, you’d likely…
These Adorable Squishy Seal Buns Demand To Be Poked!
Japanese figure maker ushihito (@ushihito) has made quite the collection of incredibly cute “sweets”, but their latest take on manju, a traditional Japanese confection, may…
Carry Your Kitty Goods With Furry Cat Paw And Squishy Toe Bean Drawstring Bags
Cat lovers can routinely rely on Japanese retailer Felissimo’s Nekobu (cat club) releases for their quirky kitty-themed good needs. Cat tummy-fragrance scratch and sniff stationery,…
Koala Kitty Sings Song Of Her People When Held Like A Baby
The now super affectionate feline Chibi first showed up at a farm in Fukuoka, Japan in 2014. At the time, she was a timid stray…
Sleepy Shiba Inu And Cat Back Straightening Pillows Want To Adorably Fix Your Posture
Japan has no shortage of cute and quirky arm rests for those who spend a lot of time at their keyboard, with Psyduck, sleeping otter,…
Japan’s New Meowing, Purring, Realistic Robot Cat Companion Loves You The More You Play With It
Perhaps if you were to combine the aesthetic of a Japanese service that creates wearable realistic replicas of your cat’s head along with the super…
Super Adorable Shiba Inu Dumplings Won’t Let You Eat Them
One of the main stars of wagashi, or traditional Japanese confectionery, is manju, a type sweet dessert bun that come in a variety of flavors…
The Flying Carp of Japan: Recommended places in 2020 and the Importance of Koi Nobori and Kanzarashi
Once a year, you will see Japan decorated by beautiful colored carp into the wind to celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day), one of the…