Pompompurin Cafe & at-home cafe: Harajuku’s kawaii cafe collaboration is here to stay
Some of our grape Japan readers will probably recognize the maid cafe chain at-home cafe (previously stylized as @home cafe) with two locations in Akihabara…
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Hamster becomes white mochi in hanami dango impression, resulting in sweetest spring photo set
Japan’s traditional seasonal foods make every season sweet, and now that spring has rolled around, many only have one treat on their mind. Three-coloured dango….
Color changing cherry blossom drinking glasses show full bloom sakura when filled
Japan’s celebrated sakura season is in full bloom, but as cherry blossom petals begin to flutter to the ground after a short but sweet appearance,…
Beautifully crafted and very limited Fuwafuwa Lorenz doll released to celebrate spring
Dolls are a major part of Japanese culture. For instance, anyone familiar with the country will easily recognize the hina ningyo 雛人形on display every year…
Makeup by Minions…would you dare to try this despicable eyeliner?
Only in Japan could the minions from hit animation movie, Despicable Me, get their own liquid eyeliner. But fear not, this pen from eyeliner brand…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Awesome green tea bags protect your cup with ninja, samurai, and other characters
Very few things are as calming and soul-centering as a nice hot cup of authentic green tea. But sometimes you may find yourself feeling as…
Traditional potters release adorable cat-themed chopsticks and rests to purr at your dinner table
No matter how much you might love your cat, our feline friends are not always the best companions to have join you at the dinner…
Adorable peeking hamster face and butt mugs make for a cheeky tea time
As many hamster lovers will tell you, the furry little critters are blessed with a total of four adorable cheeks as their charm point. Whether…
Sustainable canine fashion service upcycles owners’ jackets & coats into formal doggie wear
Pier’s, a bespoke brand creating one-of-a-kind garments for you to cherish, will start selling high-quality custom-made upscaled outfits for dogs in collaboration with Laule’a doggies,…
Surround yourself with sleeping cats with Neko Cup sand sculpture molds
The time has come when you can buy peace of mind and without breaking your bank…! This “Infinite Cat Making Machine” developed by Yuka Morii…
Daughter taken aback by fishy breakfast
Japanese Twitter user Yama-katsu (@tdkmam2) has a daughter about to become a first grader. On one morning, Yama-katsu made some fried fish for breakfast. However,…
This stop-motion animated Kirby victory dance is the most adorable Kirby video ever
Some of our readers may recall the amazing stop motion animation of Sakura from Street Fighter taking on a Red Bull can, which we introduced…
Panorama mode turns pug into adorable snake-like creature
Yoshiko (@menglish222) lives with her beloved elderly pug, Meh-kun. One day, she decided to take a panorama photo during a walk. She wanted to include…