Japan’s “Meow Mold” turns your food into miniature delicious kitties
Japanese makers seem to be discovering the fun of cat-shaped molds lately. In recent years we’ve seen molds that turn sand and snow into decorative…
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Safety helmet turtles prove Japan has a capsule toy for everything
Japan’s capsule toys cover just about every niche you can think of, sometimes inventing new ones with adorable hamster and egg breakfast figures, kawaii colorful…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Who is this girl fighting with…? 690,000 people were surprised by this video
Children often fight. If you ask my family, It’s an essential part of growing up. But what happens when a sibling is battling with something…
GBL celebrates 20 years of Spirited Away with vintage Japanese sukajan jacket
Studio Ghibli’s internationally acclaimed Spirited Away celebrates 20 years since its release in 2021. The film is often cited as one of the greatest animated…
Japan celebrates 50 years of Doraemon with special collaboration
It has been 50 years since robotic cat from the future, Doraemon, made his earthly debut in Japan. Since the launch of the first Doraemon…
Expressive cat utterly bamboozled by butt scooting corgi
Animals, even cool and collective cats, can be just as surprised by each other’s behavior as their human companions. Japanese Twitter user mu-chi (@muchi21067312) A…
Melt any heart this Valentine’s Day with this special menu from Eggs n’ Things
Celebrate all things lovable this Valentine’s Day with a stack full of melty, chocolatey pancakes at Eggs n’ Things stores across Japan. Whether you plan…
ANNA SUI and Neon Genesis Evangelion team up for lineup of stylish goods
A state of emergency declared in Japan due to the ongoing pandemic has once again delayed the release of the final film in Neong Genesis…
Hot from the grill! Wrap your disposable heating pads in these taiyaki covers this winter
There are a few hot treats in Japan that are especially welcome in the cold months of winter. Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are one that…
Adorable contest-winning omuhayashi has a hibernating Moomin under fluffy egg sheets
Contest winners at Moomin Cafe Fans of the internationally loved Finnish character franchise featuring the Moomins and all their adventures now have yet another reason…
Super long eel sushi roll plushie is your new good luck cuddle buddy
Setsubun is a day in Japan that marks the official beginning of spring. To ensure good luck, many people eat ehomaki, a particularly long type…
Japanese hotel’s adorable goblin sweets are beautiful inside and out
Every year, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分, “seasonal division”) on Feb 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, one day before the start of Spring according to the Japanese…
A Japanese cat named ‘Joy’ brings something special to her owner every night
Instagrammer joyandtreasure (joyandtreasure) lives with three cats under the same roof. As you can imagine, many peculiar things occur regularly with so many felines in…
Don’t look now but something has appeared from the rice cooker
People are busy in the morning. Preparing breakfast and making lunches for their children…maybe a little help around the house would be appreciated, right? Twitter…