Animal donut specialty shop Ikumimama branches out to wagashi with new cat face dorayaki
A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…
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These adorable Japanese hand towels come with finger puppets of aquatic animals
Japan loves aquatic animals and anything that’s inspired by them, like these aquatic-themed tea bags and spoons. And honestly, with how cute some of them…
Adorable video shows that even if you just pretend to pet a Shiba Inu they will still love you
Recently, we’ve seen several online videos that have helped us unravel the enigma that is the Shiba Inu. Their strange antics have led them to…
Bring a Japanese festival fireworks show to your table with color changing sake drinking glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Pui Pui Molcar theme café to open in multiple Japanese cities
Starting September 2nd, 2021, Japanese company Legs will be collaborating with popular stop motion anime PUI PUI Molcar to open a family restaurant café in…
Sweets artist turns Snom and other Pokémon into adorable traditional Japanese confectionery
Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, are often just as appealing in aesthetic as they are in taste. One prime example of this is nerikiri, a…
Cup Noodle pouches look like the real thing, come with purchase of commemorative book
Cup Noodle 50th Anniversary Book Cup Noddle, the internationally famous instant noodle brand from Nissin Foods Co., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To…
Naptime for Japanese Grandpa and Granddaughter
I can feel the grandfather’s kindness even through the screen. Grandpa is too cute! What a perfect picture! These are the kinds of comments that…
Chinchilla trying to protect her papaya and human trying to feed her with it is the most adorable struggle
Japanese Twitter user @gomamizawa3’s pet chinchilla Gomamizawa-chan is quite the adorable furry little critter, and it doesn’t take a long look at their timeline to…
Japanese capsule toys show off the kawaii underside of rays
Japan’s capsule toy machines are filled with figures and accessories of just about every niche you can think of, but maker Kitan Club has quite…
Diorama artist crafts genius functioning mini Japanese train station in his walls
We’ve seen some truly amazing dioramas made by Japanese artists recently, including spooky abandoned theaters, miniatures that look stunningly like anime stills, and even explorations…
Breaking Boundaries: How one student with a learning disability reignited the spark in staff at a micro pig cafe
Recently, Pignic Cafe in Tokyo’s Akiruno city held a work experience day for a student from Akiruno Special Education School. At first, nerves were rife…
Cute video of husky exasperated by playful kitten is relatable to anyone with a younger sibling
Animals that seem to act like humans are natural social media stars. Recently we’ve seen a cat that can do a ‘cool guy’ pose, and…
Strong-willed shiba inu has hilarious way of showing his human he’s hungry
Maru まる is a handsome shiba inu living in the city of Uozu in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. His human caretaker has created an account for…
Hearts of dog lovers warmed by “Godly” delivery service staff in Japan
Customer service in Japan is often praised by both international travelers and residents alike, with many staff at stores and train stations going an extra…