Lapras Named Official Tourism Ambassador In Japan, Waddles Through Doors
Anime characters taking up promotional duties in Japan isn’t exactly a new concept, as Luffy, Naruto, Goku, and others were officially named ambassadors for the…
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Poke Mini Bottle Vacuum Flask Is “World’s Smallest Class,” Has Customizable Design
You may have seen small vacuum flasks by Thermos or other brands, but even at their smallest, you’re not likely to find anything much smaller…
“V-Summer!” Virtual Summer Fest To Be World’s Largest Virtual Live Event, With 15 Acts
Virtual Youtubers, or Vtubers for short, are becoming an increasingly important presence in Japanese entertainment, music and media. As reported by virtual entertainment media site…
Meet Chata, The Munchkin Cat With An Impossibly Adorable Sleeping Pose
Cats might be united in their quirky cute nature, but it seems like each and every feline has their own unique habit or trait that…
Japanese Cat Treat Turns 3-Month-Old Kitten into Ferocious Beast
Ciao Churu is a type of cat treat which comes in a long stick that can be squeezed by the owner, letting out a little…
Squishy, Talkative, And Responsive Pikachu Light And Table Top Cleaner Are Your New Best Pokémon Friends
The best selling Godzilla Humidifier by Shine Co., Ltd was so popular it ended up winning a Japan Characters Award. While the King of the…
This Akita Inu Puppy’s Sleeping Pose is Pretty Terrifying
Shiba inu is probably the most recognisable Japanese breed these days, due to their wacky online antics such as running their own sweet potato stands…
Fans Vote Hello Kitty the Most ‘Kawaii’ Sanrio Character for 2019
Sanrio, the world-famous cuteness-producing company, announced on June 4 the result of 2019 Sanrio Character Prize, its annual popularity contest for the various characters now…
Roy to Silo Is An All-Night Parfait Paradise Nestled In The Heart of Shinjuku
Eating parfaits as a sweet conclusion to a night out or a nice dinner, a trend known as shime pafe シメパフェ (literally, “closer parfait”), began…
Hop Aboard Tokyo’s New Pokemon Monorail This Summer
Travelers in Japan may have noticed that comfortable and high speed trains bullet trains known shinkansen sometimes break out special designs and themes in the…
Mangaka and Illustrator Sakuma Asana’s Retro Bubble Tea Ad Has A Modern-Day Message
Bubble tea drinks are all the rage in Japan and shops selling bubble tea, or tapioca タピオカ as it’s called here, seem to be popping…
Chillest Dog in Japan Doesn’t Mind Being Used as a Canine Cat Toy
Being a short-legged little dachshund in a house full of cats sounds pretty hectic, but this dog is taking a zen approach to the daily…
Drinking Glasses That Turn Into “Curious Cats Peering Into A Fish Tank” When You Fill Them
Japanese online goods retailer Felissimo has built up a steady inventory of items certain to please cat lovers, including kimono-style super round cat bags and…
Cute Parakeet and Java Sparrow Clips Will Cheer Up Your Daily Life
If you’re a bird-lover, and especially if you have a penchant for parakeets and Java sparrows, then these cute clips by Japanese interior goods and…
Is This Japanese Zoo Resident the Roundest Seal in the Whole World?
Everyone loves round animals. Perhaps we associate chubbiness with cuteness, or maybe their lack of hard edges makes them look all the more huggable. I…