You won’t believe it’s not anime: Wasu’s wonderfully kawaii hand-operated paper puppets
Some of our readers will recall the talented Japanese paper puppet creator and character designer Wasu from our article in 2020. Blessed with a remarkable…
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Cat’s comically dramatic winter coat change looks like two completely different kitties
As we’ve seen before, when colder weather rolls in and cats start to don their winter coats, they can really start to resemble entirely different…
Japanese kid too embarrassed to say “mom” comes up with hilarious nickname
There are many ways for children to call their mothers in English, such as “mom,” “mommy,” “mum” and the like. In Japanese, in addition to…
Japanese wool felt artist recreates people’s cats as lifelike 3D portraits for keepsakes
While it may seem incredibly specific, Japan has some great options if you happen to be looking for super realistic wool felt recreations of cats….
Make Java finch candles, other cute crafts out of familiar items with Japanese DIY artist’s videos
DIY craft artist かっぱ Kappa introduces cute little things made from familiar materials on her YouTube channel. In her videos, she shows you how to…
Japanese cat reclining with a snack and drying off after a bath is living her best life in adorable video
There’s plenty of ways to warm up during the colder seasons, and one tried and tested method is a nice, warm bath. But when it…
Japanese icing artist turns Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away into magical sweets
Husband and wife icing artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) can turn just about any anime or video game character into a deliciously adorable sweet. Whether…
Cat in Japan’s instant noodle pet bed usage makes a trio of cuteness
Our pets tend to look adorable wherever they sleep, but a recent trend of instant noodle cup pet beds in Japan has been turning doggos…
Miniature food artist makes surprisingly realistic tiny Japanese sweets, food, drinks and more
Japan has a long-standing reputation for achieving astonishing feats of miniaturization in mechanical devices and electronics, but it’s also an aesthetic principle found in such…
Weird, fictional creatures from Edo period paintings inspire a line of practical plushies
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…
Lonesome rose-ringed parakeet in Japan has a screwy one-sided love affair
Kabosu かぼす is a rose-ringed parakeet. His owner, using an epynomous Twitter account (Kabosu @toritori1018), posts pictures of his beloved bird every day. According to…
Japan’s Woodman Lamp is the perfect living light for lonely rooms
When it comes to quirky and creative interior goods in Japan, it can be hard to top oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard, which keeps a…
Cat’s repeated attacks on traditional sliding Japanese doors results in gorgeous makeover
Shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, require regular maintenance. In particular, the paper panel portions of the doors can be easily punctured and accumulate wear…
Cat’s expression the moment they realize they can’t have a rice ball is right out of a manga panel
Cats can often cast a glance that tells a whole story, so often that Japanese Twitter holds an annual contest of photography that shows them…
Kind-hearted shiba inu in Japan makes sure his human gets a failed-to-deliver notice
Japanese shiba inu owner, @beni20210227 has lived with his beloved shiba, Beni since June 27th 2021, and shares adorable photos of Beni’s daily adventures. He…