Bunny And Chipmunk Constantly Battle Over Food, Even When They Have Their Own Share
It’s fun to imagine cute woodland creatures frolicking in the forest being the best of friends, but when it comes to sharing food, friendship takes…
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You Can Live With A Polar Bear Mother and Cub With These Life-Sized Art Masterpieces
Whether it’s gigantic wearable felt cat heads, lifelike animal heads, super realistic replicas of your pet’s head, or full body reproductions of shiba inus or…
Revisit Sweet Trends Of Heisei Era With Kawara CAFE&DINING’s “Heisei A La Mode” Parfaits
In the thirty year span of the Heisei Era, Japan has seen quite a few dessert trends come and go. In 1990, tiramisu was the…
Evolving Penguin Plushie Goes From Egg To King But Stays Cuddly All The Time
Japanese retailer Felissimo‘s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) has a habit of releasing bizarre pouches and stuffed animals, as…
Shiba Inu Design By Illustrator Ponkichi Is Our Favorite Alternative To Japan’s New Banknote
On April 9th, Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new designs for Japan’s banknotes with advanced anti-counterfeiting measures. Scheduled to go into circulation in 2024, the banknotes…
Smell Kawaii With Chibi Mosquito Repellent Incense Cat And Anglerfish Stands From Japan
There isn’t a cute or quirky item that Japanese “adventurous” bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard has said no to selling, but there recent interest…
Eshi-100 Exhibition of 100 Leading Anime and Manga Illustrators in Akihabara
Eshi-100 Exhibition If you’re a manga and anime fan visiting Japan during its Golden Week holiday, which is exceptionally long this year due to Emperor’s…
Tokyo Railway Installs “Nesting Boards” In Stations For Birds With No Other Options
Japanese train station staff have a reputation for remarkable service and helping commuters in need, but starting in April stations on the Keio railway line…
Rent a Tiny Japanese Photo Studio to Turn Your Hedgehog into a Tiny Model
Miniature photographers create amazing tiny worlds in incredible detail. Often the protagonists of these mini dioramas are tiny figures or dolls, but surely the cutest…
Tanuki’s Reaction to Overturning Her Bowl is Relatable to Anyone Who’s Ever Dropped Food
The tanuki, also known as raccoon dog, is a creature often found in Japanese mythology. According to legends, they can magically transform, even taking on…
Traditional Japanese Paper cutting Art Turns Pop Up Greeting Cards Into Beautiful Messages
Artists practiced in kirie, the traditional art of Japanese paper cutting, often take washi paper and make such beautiful and intricate carvings that it’s hard…
To Celebrate Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th Anniversary, Zaku Pool Floats And Haro Beach Balls
Seiko’s luxury Gundam watches and the surprise release of Gundam vs. Hello Kitty have marked some fun ways to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile…
Kyoto’s Shiba Inu Themed Hotel Rooms Produced by Owner of Insta-famous Dog Maru
Maru the shiba inu is described as the most famous shiba in the world. He shot to fame thanks to social media, which allowed his…
Manga Artist Reveals Why Shiba Inu Are Misunderstood By Other Dogs
Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to 世界の終わりに柴犬と (literally, “Together with my Shiba inu at the end of the world”) is Japanese manga artist Yū…
80-Year Old Tokyo Noodle Maker Teams Up With Hello Kitty For Pink Tonkotsu Ramen
Given the inventive takes on ramen, such as chocolate Valentine’s Day ramen and Pringles-flavored cup noodles, as well as Hello Kitty’s reputation for collaborations as…