Brighten up your winter wardrobe with these Chinese motif boots
Village Vanguard is the shop to go to in Japan if you want all sorts of quirky and unconventional fashion items without necessarily breaking the…
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Adorably carry your goods with surprised otter bags with movable arms
Japanese retailer Felissimo can recreate just about any adorable animal as a pouch, whether it be plump and squish Guinea Pigs or even cats with…
Japanese artist creates adorable “baby naan bread” plushie that even has a blankie
Japanese illustrator and stuffed animal maker Mochipan (@mochipan1115) has a true talent for turning what would normally be a tasty snack into surprisingly adorable plushies….
Japanese photographer stumbles upon charming hidden “Totoro’s Forest” shrine
The forest of Sayama Hills in Tokorozawa, Japan is said to be the inspiration behind the setting of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli classic, My Neighbor…
Yokohama Doll Museum celebrates Hina Matsuri with special Yukako Goto exhibition
No matter the time of year, there’s always an upcoming festival ready to steal the show in Japan. Some festivities may vary from region to…
Photographer finds charming Japanese countryside scenes that look right out of an anime
It can sometimes sound silly to pass through a place in Japan and remark that “it looks like an anime”, because after all, many anime…
Evangelion opening theme’s original singer replaces all words with “meow”, all characters become cats
“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis”, the television opening theme song to iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, remains an anime song classic. While there have been a…
This ehomaki roll from Daimaru features an Amabie in every single slice!
Following up on the New Year and Seijin no Hi 成人の日(Coming-of-age Day), the next big event of the Japanese calendar is Setsubun 節分. Setsubun can…
Kizuna AI’s 2nd online concert “hello, world 2020” wows fans; archive viewable until Jan. 26
Concert Report On January 23rd, the world’s top virtual artist Kizuna AI had her first solo online concert in two years, “Kizuna AI 2nd Live…
An Oreo bouquet for Valentine’s Day: Mondelēz Japan’s sweet suggestions for make & wrap gifts
The Oreo cookie is an American classic enjoyed all over the world, and Japan is no exception. However, even though they’re available here, Oreos may…
This fluffy, huggable pup is burning up Japanese social media
Living with pets is a beautiful thing. Indeed, they are your pal during the good times and during the bad times. Well, at least dogs…
A house full of pets makes for good times
Owners who have several pets know that sometimes things can get a bit wild. Nevertheless, it’s just that much more fun in a lively and…
Fashion variety goods brand ITS’ DEMO launches Kirby collaboration just in time for spring
If you’re anything like me, a blast from the past is always appreciated. Especially when it comes to video games. After all, I spent most…
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Nothing like a yuzu citrus fruit-infused hot bath to soothe the soul [manga]
Maybe you’ve heard of it; maybe you haven’t. Either way, yuzu is a citrus fruit that looks like something halfway between a lemon and a…
Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…