Offer your Valentine the key to your heart with this chocolate-filled treasure chest
Are you looking for something different to offer that special someone (or make yourself happy) this Valentine’s Day? The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho hotel has…
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Giant sleepy Kirby plushie is your new work-from-home cuddle buddy
Nintendo’s Kirby seems to have a look perfect for turning into just about…anything. Whether it’s a huggable heated plushie that stares at you longingly, traditional…
Keep a kitty companion with you always with hanging fat cat toilet paper racks
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
This just in: it’s officially impossible to accomplish anything with cats in the house
Remote work is on the rise in recent months. While it’s great to experience meetings in your pajamas, there are actually some downsides to consider….
Quirky pets make for good times on Japanese SNS
Humans have different personalities. Some are outgoing, some are reserved, some are hard-working, some are lazy, some are nice, and some are complete as—you get…
These funny and cute kids get a big reaction on Japanese SNS
Children sometimes surprise adults with their unexpected behavior. Twitter user Aya Hosoi (@hosoi) knows this well. Recently, her child surprised her while playing at a…
Why This Japanese Boss Really Needs Next Tuesday Off
You ever wanted to take a day off and find yourself thinking of a good excuse to tell your boss? Calling out sick is one…
Watch out! These cats are scary when they are p!$$@d off!
Some people say, “cats are adorable.” Sure they are sweet sometimes…when they want something…but as recent Japanese researchers determined, don’t come between a feline and…
6 Japanese cats jostling for spot closest to heater in video don’t know what social distancing is
Despite hints of spring being on the way in Japan (like the announcement of Starbucks’ first cherry blossom-themed drink), truthfully, it’s still flipping cold, and…
Pandemic-themed Japanese Sweets “Gomitsu” to go on sale in February
The Wagashi / 和菓子 (Japanese sweets) maker Tōhōen 稲豊園 will release a new pandemic-themed set of five pieces in February, aimed to go on sale…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Valentine’s Day macarons and cakes available for pre-order
Since coming to Japan, I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Japanese way. I would make cookies or chocolates for friends or my special…
Japan’s Pingu Exhibition to take place at the Osaka Venue Daimaru Umeda in 2021
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Pingu series, Japan started the first full-scale Pingu Exhibition in August last year, in Tokyo. The popular Swiss-born…
Shiba inu has adorably elated reaction to first ever snow
From the end of 2020 leading into the New Year, Japan was hit by major cold wave, resulting in nationwide snow days. Japanese Twitter user…
Artist’s snow dogs look just as cute as the real deal
In January 2021, Japan underwent a severe cold wave nationwide, resulting in rare snowfall in the Kyushu region. There have been many posts about people…
Hilariously photogenic turtle shocks owner and maybe himself
Japanese Twitter user Yakyu-Zoido (@yakyu147Ab) has a pet turtle named Haru. One day, he took a photo of Haru the turtle, and posted on Twitter…