Cat’s resemblance to Studio Ghibli character thrills anime fans in Japan
In the fall of 2018, a new family member suddenly joined Mia Ibañez’s household. They found a little, black kitten in a vacant lot behind…
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We’ll take the lot!: Japanese cat owner stocks train snack wagon with irresistible goods in viral video
A ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) in Japan can often rouse feelings of excitement in passengers. Speeding through the Japanese countryside, planning out your…
Cat’s realization she’s headed to the vet leads to adorable before-after transformation
As any pet owner will tell you, a trip to the vet with your furry companion always has great potential to turn into some sort…
Every mistake you make reveals a fall Mt. Fuji with these clever transforming Japanese erasers
Japan’s PLUS Stationery had many looking forward to making mistakes, for once, when they released a special Mt. Fuji edition version of their “Air-in” range…
Cute cats from all over Japan converge in Nekodokoro 2022 Calendar
Sankei Shimbun has released the 2022 edition of their ever-popular Nekodokoro Calendar (猫どころ2022 CALENDAR). The calendar costs 1,000 JPY, tax and domestic shipping included. Sankei…
After quake, Kanto resident takes 4 hours to get home only to find their cat in this hilarious pose
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
Top cosplayer Enako becomes spokesperson for Roger Goulart sparkling wine in Japan
Roger Goulart is an established Spanish winery known for its high-quality sparkling wine that goes through a long maturation process. Roger Goulart Japan has announced…
These Japanese plates have heart: Pour in sauce for a foolproof beautiful presentation
As the pandemic continues in many parts of the world, many of us have been spending more time cooking at home since it’s not safe…
Japanese fashion brand launches adorably stylish Disney Collection
If the name doesn’t quite give it away, Emily Temple cute is a Japanese fashion brand that has a focus on all things ‘cute’; and…
Historic Kyoto sweets maker gets into Halloween spirit with ghoulish traditional sweets
Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a long-established traditional Kyoto sweets store (referred to in Kyoto as Kyogashi) with a history going back 1803, is preparing some adorable Halloween…
Greedy hamster caught red-cheeked after stealing food has the expression of the year
As many hamster lovers know, the adorable little furballs can be very particular about their favorite foods, leading to some zealous eating and hilarious reactions…
New traditional Japanese winter coat comes with a cat pouch for kitty snuggles
With colder weather approaching, many cat lovers are finding themselves with more time to bundle up indoors and warm up with their feline friends. In…
Doraemon meets Hokusai – a modern twist on ukiyo-e woodblock prints
When it comes to traditional Japanese culture and art, Katsushika Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e woodblock print series Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji are amongst the most celebrated….
AI Vtuber Tsumugi Nen to make her 3D livestream debut on October 8th, 2021
Japanese Vtuber management and AI technology company Pictoria Co., Ltd. announced today that Tsumugi Nen 紡ネン, a unique Vtuber based on machine learning, will make…
Rare sports car Toyota 2000GT makes a come back as limited edition wireless mouse
Built in limited numbers, the Toyota 2000GT is a true collectors item that only the most dedicated sports car fan (with a lot of money)…