Japanese stuffed animal artist turns burnt gyoza into surprisingly adorable plushie
Pan fried dumplings, pot stickers, or gyoza as they are known in Japan are a pretty versatile foodie fan favorite. Whether served as a side…
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Traditional Japanese paper cutting artist uses changing scenery to beautifully paint her work with colors of nature
Kirie, or traditional Japanese paper cutting, can produce some truly gorgeous art. Relying on painstaking and intricately carved designs, the art form can add a…
Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat will now regularly greet and speak to crowds every 15 minutes
Commuters in Tokyo most recently had their eyes fixated on the sky when a mysterious Junji Ito-esque floating head hovered over the city, but before…
Family of Shiba inu has hilarious and relatable family dynamic as shown in viral clip
Sometimes animals act more human-like than we think, and one clip shared on TikTok has resonated with Japanese viewers who have likened it to their…
Japanese cat’s bizarre sleeping pose wins admirers on Twitter who wonder how she sleeps so soundly
The image of a sleeping cat, curled up all snug, is so classic that it’s even spawned goods in Japan inspired by the pose itself….
Sanrio Puroland Pumpkin-themed Autumn Halloween Event has now started!
Sanrio Puroland, one of the most kawaii theme parks that ever existed, has now begun the autumn-limited event, Puro Halloween. The special event will last…
Can you catch them all? Tokyo Banana unveils new Piplup edition
In Japan, people love to receive souvenirs, but where we might expect to be gifted with fridge magnets and/or ornamental memoirs in the west, here…
The cutest bird in Japan gets turned into wiener-wearing high school delinquent rice balls
Often hailed as “the cutest bird in Japan”, the long-tailed tit, or shima enaga as it is known in Japanese, has cultivated quite the large…
Japanese fashion doll maker Pullip teams up with Care Bears for new doll
Famous dollmaker Pullip has impressed with their collaborations in the past, recently teaming up with Sanrio for Hello Kitty and My Melody inspired dolls. They’ll…
Adorable photos show Shiba inu looking as snug as a sausage in hot dog pet bed
It seems as though pet beds shaped like food are all the rage right now. We covered a cup noodle inspired dog bed, and a…
Japanese rescue cat stuns everyone with hilariously accurate ‘top model’ pose and expression
Some animals are more photogenic than others, and we’ve seen our fair share of pets posted on social media that have the looks, attitude and…
Chinchilla in Japan has adorably dramatic way of saying he’s not interested in something
Adorable chinchilla Mou lives with his owner (@mou_1224 ) in Japan. Recently, Mou’s owner shared a video capturing a mundane everyday interaction between the two…
Kind stranger gives winter clothing to mini bird statues in Japan
A kind and adorable gesture Japanese Twitter user Uni (@unikoooo_1105) found in the city of Enoshima is garnering a lot of attention on Twitter. A…
Toddler and fluffy house cats battle over the restroom the only way they can
Whether you live with your family or friends, shared living means sharing the bathroom. On busy days when the kids have to go to school…
Toddler turns father’s Ultraman oversized costume into hall-wandering nightmare fuel
Japanese tokusatsu hero and icon Ultraman isn’t in the business of scaring anyone exactly (although Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno’s upcoming Shin Ultraman movie…