“Haikara-San” Apparel Exudes ‘Taishō Roman’ Aesthetic, Lets You Dress Like Benio & Shinobu
Fans of Waki Yamoto’s beloved manga “Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern” as well as its animated versions on TV and, just recently, on the silver…
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Show Off Your Studio Ghibli Love With Princess Mononoke Vintage Japanese Jackets
Donguri Kyowakoku’s GBL series of Studio Ghibli-themed of vintage sukajan delighted fans of Japanese fashion and and the beloved animation studio when they were first…
Meet Zuu: The Super Round And Fluffy Cat Ready To Give You Sage Feline Wisdom
As every cat owner knows, there really is no measure for what qualifies as the “best cat” other than if they are your own pet…
Turn Into Hello Kitty And Others With Cute Sanrio Moving Ear Hats
No matter who your favorite Sanrio character is, fans in Japan have plenty of ways to celebrate them, whether it’s staying in a Sanrio-themed hotel…
Big-Eyed Realistic Cat And Dog Head Cushions Are Here To Stare Into Your Soul And Provide Cuddles
Japanese bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard has been having a lot of fun with “hyper-realistic” goods lately, with everything from giant anime masks to…
Let Slowpoke Be Your Pokemon Work And Lunch Buddy With This Adorable PC Cushion
When Premium Bandai isn’t releasing Frieza cushions you’re supposed to imagine as your ideal boss, they have quite the portfolio of adorable Pokemon-themed PC cushions…
Japan’s Udon Noodle Tentacle Bed Will Wrap You Up And Put You To Sleep
You can’t say Japan hasn’t tried when it comes to creative alternatives to standard bedding. A head bed that lets you pretend that Kirby is…
Grumpiest Looking Shiba Inu You’ve Ever Seen Glares at Pizza, Birthdays and Innocent Bystanders
Shiba inu are known for their cheeky antics online such as frolicking in flowers, lying on the ground in the middle of a walk, or…
Japanese IT Company Pays Employees “Cat Compensation” To Take Care Of Rescue Kitties
While it’s not uncommon to have travel expenses reimbursed or even a portion of housing expenses covered (depending on your line of work) by some…
Purr Your Battery To 100% With These Realistic Cat Head Mobile Chargers
You can always count on Japanese oddity and bookstore to surprise you with a number of quirky cat-related goods. Recently they’ve stocked up on cat-motif…
This Adorable Jiji Piggy Bank Dances and Plays Music from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”
If you count yourself among the multitudes who love Studio Ghibli, you may already have goods at home featuring one of the memorable characters from…
Foot Bath Cat Cafe Housing Rescue Cats is Osaka’s Ultimate Relaxing Combination
It has been scientifically proven that petting cute animals can lower the stress of humans. But this cat cafe in Osaka are going in for…
Japanese Artist Makes Super Realistic Animal Pictures You Want To Pet
Every once in a while you stumble upon artwork so realistic no number of double-checks will convince you otherwise, such as amazing food art we…
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Tiny Japanese Lizards Soaking in A Paper Cup Bath Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See This Week [Video]
Soaking in hot springs or onsen 温泉 is one of the joys of Japan and a must-try experience when you visit the country. As you…
“Macho Ice” Serves Up Refreshing Iced Treats from Macho Hunks This Summer
The rainy season has finally ended in almost all parts of Japan, and hot and humid weather is here to stay. Now, more than ever,…